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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 10h

Hopefully those books are going to a public library system that has a commitment to not censor or ban books. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 11h

Do this ⬇️

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 15h

Contact the NBISD Board, Superintendent and the elected Texas leaders responsible for SB 13 to tell them to restore library access in NBISD now.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 10h

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ALT: a man says that 's correct in yellow

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 15h

Contact the NBISD Board, Superintendent and the elected Texas leaders responsible for SB 13 to tell them to restore library access in NBISD now.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 15h

Banning books for the ideas they contain- even those some people find disagreeable (like “LGBTQ” and “racism”) is censorship.

Censorship is un-American. Censorship is wrong.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 15h

These out of district activists claimed NBISD is violating state law by providing “indecent and profane” library books to students. The books they *claim* are “indecent and profane” are any books with a library catalog tag of “LGBTQ” and “racism.”

Screenshot of libs of Tik tok targeting NBISD libraries

Screenshot of books targeted by libs of Tik tok in NBISD libraries

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 15h

Why ban books when you can ban the entire library?

New Braunfels ISD has frozen library purchase orders & closed secondary campus libraries following a harassment campaign by Libs of Tik Tok & other out of district extremists.

bookriot.com/new-braunfel...

A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries

In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.

bookriot.com

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 5d

Book censorship in schools has reached a new apex, becoming a routine and expected part of school operations, particularly in states like Texas, which recorded 1,781 total bans in the 2024-25 school year.

Read more at: pen.org/report/the-n... #bannedbooksweek @txfreedomread.bsky.social

Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2025, featuring a map of Texas filled with book covers, titled 'State of School Book Bans - Texas '25'. Includes logos for PEN America and Texas Freedom to Read.

An informational graphic about Texas House Bill 900, detailing its introduction, focus on restrictive content around sex-related standards in schools, and the vague definition of "sexually-explicit" leading to many books being removed from school libraries. The background features an image of the Texas State Capitol building. Logos for PEN America and Texas Freedom to Read are present in the upper right corner.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 6d

This development in Leander, Texas, follows a letter to the ISD from @ncacensorship.bsky.social, NCTE, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and more.

Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 7d

GREAT NEWS from Leander ISD. To Kill a Mockingbird, House on Mango St, and Narrative of Life of Frederick Douglass will be returned to classrooms after a massive outcry. Thanks to everyone who spoke up!!!

From an email to teachers today:

*An important update regarding the books that
were previously paused from curriculum use as a
result of concerns around Senate Bill 12.
Thirty-six of the forty books are being reinstated
to the secondary curriculum book list, with
revisions made to the curriculum to ensure TEKS
alignment and compliance with SB 12. Four
titles, Stamped, Melissa (George), Gracefully
Grayson, and The 57 Bus, will remain paused for
additional review of curriculum alignment. Please
note that all books, including these four, should
remain available, or be returned if removed, to
classroom libraries for individual student choice
reading.

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Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 7d

GREAT NEWS from Leander ISD. To Kill a Mockingbird, House on Mango St, and Narrative of Life of Frederick Douglass will be returned to classrooms after a massive outcry. Thanks to everyone who spoke up!!!

From an email to teachers today:

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 11d

Sorry- it’s working when I click on it so I’m not sure why it’s not working for you… the op ed is Austin in the Austin Statesman if you happen to have a subscription to that newspaper.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 12d

Stop what you’re doing and read this op ed by @ashleyhopeperez.bsky.social right now.

Gift link:
www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

First Texas schools banned my book. Now it's 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

The problem isn't just the new state law. It's how some school leaders are reacting to it.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 13d

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School districts banning books because of “disagreeable” ideas they contain is censorship. Courts are siding with districts, not parents. Not students. In America. In 2025.

In this case we are talking about a nonfiction children’s picture book about a penguin family with 2 daddy penguins. 😑

Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · 13d

The NYT article correctly points out that the judge dances around a decision on “government speech” while siding with the rest of the district’s argument that it can viewpoint restrict as it chooses because patrons do not have 1A rights in our libraries.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/b...

Florida Court Rejects Free Speech Argument in Book Removal Case

www.nytimes.com

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 15d

If you haven't already purchased the book Chains, it's not too late to grab a copy and join us for the Right to Read Night on October 5th!!

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 27d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Right to Read Night invite to discuss Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. October 5. 7pm. On Zoom.

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 15d

For all those who love democracy, free speech, and books, this one is for you. Grab of copy of "Chains" by @halseanderson.bsky.social & support the #FREADomtoRead

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 27d

Join @txfreedomread.bsky.social and @freadomfighters.bsky.social on October 5 for a discussion of Chains by @halseanderson.bsky.social as we kick off Banned Books Week with a Right to Read Night!

Register here:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Tasslyn - AKA Dr. Sasslyn @tasslyn.bsky.social · 13d

Proud to work on this with some great folks fighting for the freedom to read. Of note - SO MANY ALLIES. @heykellyjensen.bsky.social @flfreedomread.bsky.social and @txfreedomread.bsky.social!!!! pen.org/report/the-n...

The Normalization of Book Banning

This report offers a window into the complex and extensive climate of censorship between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

pen.org

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 18d

That’s part of what’s so alarming about this! They HAVE done well navigating the book banning hysteria over the past few years- so to see them remove these books from classrooms is incredibly concerning. 😩

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 18d

Removing To Kill a Mockingbird and The House on Mango Street from Texas classrooms does not protect Texas kids. The Texas GOP and Governor Abbott need to answer for this. Shameful.

www.fox7austin.com/news/leander...

Leander ISD pauses dozens of books in classrooms in response to state law

www.fox7austin.com

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 20d

Texas, USA: “Protecting children” from To Kill a Mockingbird and The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass since 2025. 🆒

Frank Strong @frankstrong.bsky.social · 20d

I need help getting this CRAZY censorship story out!

Last week, admins in Leander ISD emailed teachers telling them to “pause” use of 40 books relating to “DEI” that had previously been curriculum or choice reading activities.

Included on the list? To Kill a Mockingbird. #bookbans #booksky

Email to 6th-grade teachers in Leander ISD that reads:

Dear 6th Grade ELA Team,
I want to share an Important update regarding some of the texts in our book club and
whole-class reading collections. In response to new legislation outlined in Senate Bill 12 (89th
Legislature), we have conducted a review of titles currently used in secondary ELA instruction.
Because SB 12 prohibits specific types of content, several of our resources now require
additional review.
Effective immediately, please pause the use of the identified texts (linked below) in
instruction and assignments until further notice. This step is necessary to ensure our
curriculum remains in full compliance with the law.
I want to emphasize that these books are not being permanently removed. They are simply on
hold while we seek additional guidance from TASB and TEA regarding the implications of SB 12
for instructional resources. Once we receive that guidance, we will provide clear updates about
next steps. Additionally, if these books are included in your own personal classroom library, we
request that you remove them since personal classroom libraries are considered instructional
resources.
I know this timing is far from ideal and may present challenges, especially given the thoughtful
preparation you have invested in building engaging reading experiences for students. Please
know that our commitment to offering students a wide range of meaningful opportunities for
choice reading and discussion remains unchanged.
Thank you for your flexibility, professionalism, and continued dedication to our students as we
navigate this process together.
6th grade ELAR Resources
With appreciation,

List of 40 books removed from classes. Includes To Kill a Mockingbird, The House on Mango Street, The Fire Next Time, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and, weirdly, Les Miserables.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 21d

Texas SB12 and SB13 are taking books away from your children’s classrooms. If this is happening in your school, contact us or @txfreedomread.bsky.social project. Our students deserve quality reading materials in their classrooms.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 23d

Harlingen CISD cancels Scholastic Book Fairs & shuts down online library access. Cites school library bill, SB 13.

Limits student and parents’ opportunities to PURCHASE books, & ability to borrow choice books.

SB 13 means fewer books for TX students.

www.valleycentral.com/news/local-n...

www.valleycentral.com

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 25d

Y’all- can you please take 2 mins to email the LCISD school board and local Texas lawmakers to let them know laws and local polices that result in banning Pinkalicious must be fixed?

Click to email:
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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 27d

Remember what happens in Lamar Consolidated ISD, will not stay in LCISD.

Email LCISD leaders, & Texas lawmakers. Ask them how they plan to fix the policies and laws that have now banned Pinkalicious- and hundreds of other books along with her.

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 26d

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Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 26d

Paperbag Princess, by Canadian picture book author Robert Munsch, is banned for.... frontal nudity. As is Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen.

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 27d

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at @theonion.com This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend Lamar Consolidated ISD schools.

www.txftrp.org/pinkalicious...

Pinkalicious and 700+ other titles removed from Lamar Consolidated ISD, near Houston

No - this is not the latest satirical headline at The Onion. This is reality for the 49,000+ students who attend LCISD schools.

www.txftrp.org

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Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 26d

Don’t mind us. Just a few Texas parents out here fighting to protect our kids’ right to read… {checks notes} ….. Pinkalicious….?!?!

No one is coming to save us.

If you want to start fighting for books wherever you live, we recommend starting here:

www.freedomtoreadproject.org/turning_the_...

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