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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 1d

Hi readers!! October's Banned Book Club is coming up!! This book was banned a year ago, Nov. 2024, after being banned in Davis, Washington, and Tooele Counties.
RSVP: www.fightforthefirst.org/events/let-u...

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 5d

Just highlighting some banned books during Banned Books Week :) Head over to our website to read our latest blog posts in our In the Defense of Banned Books series on "milk and honey by Rupi Kaur and "Like A Love Story" by Abdi Nazemian.
www.letutahread.org/news

News and Updates

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 6d

On Sat., Oct. 11, at 11:15 we'll be at the Wasatch Festival of Books!! Come down to Library Square to join us in a celebration of the power of reading.
www.wasatchfestivalofbooks.org

HOME | Wasatch Festival of Books

The Wasatch Festival of Books at Library Square is presented in partnership with the Salt Lake City Public Library and the 2024 Utah Humanities Book Festival.Collaboratively conceived by a group of Ut...

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 8d

These 18 books are currently banned in Utah schools state-wide. If you look closely, you'll notice a trend of female and minority authors, and LGBTQIA+ stories. It's important for us to come together, read and discuss these books, and fight for our freedom to read.

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 13d

Unfortunately, the Weber State Unity Conference has been cancelled.
More events to come!! We'll see you all soon!!

Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 14d

On Fri., Oct.3, we'll be tabling with Let Davis Read at the WSU Unity conference!! Join us and other organizations as we talk about how far censorship has gotten.
www.weber.edu/unity-confer...

Unity Conference

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 13d

Hi readers!! Our friends at Under the Umbrella Bookstore will be having their Queer Author Book Bonza on Saturday Oct. 5!! They'll have lots of fun activities including a story time, read in, and a panel discussion with queer authors. You won't wanna miss it!!
www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual...

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 14d

On Fri., Oct.3, we'll be tabling with Let Davis Read at the WSU Unity conference!! Join us and other organizations as we talk about how far censorship has gotten.
www.weber.edu/unity-confer...

Unity Conference

www.weber.edu

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 18d

On Wed., Oct. 1, Rebekah Cummings will be answering all of your questions about book bans!
Join this discussion at:
library.wasatchcounty.gov/BookFestival

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 19d

Author Laurie Halse Anderson--whose books have been banned in Utah schools due to their subject matter-- will be speaking about the dangers of censorship at the J. Willard Marriott Library on Sept. 30 at Noon!

You won't want to miss this great conversation!

blog.lib.utah.edu/banned-books...

J. Willard Marriott Library Blog | Banned Books Event to Feature Author Laurie Halse Anderson

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 22d

Hi Readers! We've got lots of exciting events coming up as we move into October and Banned Books Week!
More details will be out soon, and we can't wait to see you there!

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Sep 13

Hi readers!! September's Banned Book Club will be this Monday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 pm!! Join us in discussing milk and honey by Rupi Kaur, one of the original 13 books included in the blanket ban after H.B. 29 was signed in 2024. RSVP at: www.fightforthefirst.org/events/septe...

September Banned Book Club

This month we're reading a short book of poems: Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. Declared "the Writer of the Decade" by The New Republic, Rupi Kaur's book of poetry and prose looks at survival, femin...

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Jessica Horton @jessicahorton.bsky.social · Aug 31

Re-upping this! Please join us this coming Saturday if you want to help fight book bans in Davis School District!

Jessica Horton @jessicahorton.bsky.social · Aug 21

Davis School District friends! Come join Let Davis Read on Saturday, September 6 to discuss our plans to fight book bans this school year! We need you! @letutahread.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social #utpol

A flyer announcing an event for Let Davis Read. The text reads as follows:

Let Davis Read
Join us for the 25/26 School Year Opener and help us develop our plan for this coming school year
Saturday Sept. 6th
12:00
Kaysville Library
215 N Fairfield Rd
www.letdavisread.org

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our Banned Book Club is meeting next Tuesday, Aug 19th, at 6:30 to discuss Water for Elephants. Find more information here: www.fightforthefirst.org/events/augus...

The cover of Water for Elephants is in the center with 4 arrows coming out pointing to information about the event.

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Aug 13

Do you miss Scholastic Book Fairs? Us, too. Come join us at Kiitos this Saturday to recapture the energy. There will be books, bookish merch, and adult drag story hour. Plus, it fundraises for a good cause: Mosaics Resource Center.

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Jul 15

Join us this Friday and Saturday at screenings of The LIbrarians!

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Jun 17

Tonight’s the night! Online book club at 6:30 pm mt. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/banne...

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Jun 17

Kudos to the team at Let Davis Read and everyone who took action for helping students keep access to good books!! Showing up and speaking up makes a difference!

Jessica Horton @jessicahorton.bsky.social · Jun 11

Update with some good news! Davis School District is *keeping* TWISTED by Laurie Halse Anderson and THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas. After reviewing these books in their entirety, the review committee found that these books have "serious educational value" and should stay on the shelves! Huzzah! 1/

Jessica Horton @jessicahorton.bsky.social · Mar 20

Small win in Davis School District! The school board voted in favor of our appeals of TWISTED and THE HATE U GIVE. These books will now be reviewed in their entirety instead of removed because of out-of-context passages. Thanks to everyone who sent in comments to support these books! 1/

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Jun 5

Join us online on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 for our next Let Utah Read Banned Books Club. We'll be reading discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins. Click for Info and to RSVP www.fightforthefirst.org/events/banne...

Join us online on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 for our next Let Utah Read Banned Books Club. We'll be reading discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins. Info and RSVP at:

Join us online on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 for our next Let Utah Read Banned Books Club. We'll be reading discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins. Click for Info and to RSVP

www.fightforthefirst.org

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · May 10

Join us at 3 Cups in Holladay on May 20, 6:30 for the next Let Utah Read Book Club. We'll be discussing Beloved, by Toni Morrison which was recently banned by Granite SD. More info and RSVP: www.fightforthefirst.org/events/let-u...

Let Utah Read Book Club: May 20th at 3 Cups in Holladay

Join us at 3 Cups in Holladay on May 20, 6:30 for the next Let Utah Read Book Club. We'll be discussing Beloved, by Toni Morrison which was recently banned by Granite SD. More info and RSVP:

www.fightforthefirst.org

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · May 10

Join us at 3 Cups in Holladay on May 20, 6:30 for the next Let Utah Read Book Club. We'll be discussing Beloved, by Toni Morrison which was recently banned by Granite SD. More info and RSVP: www.fightforthefirst.org/events/let-u...

Let Utah Read Book Club: May 20th at 3 Cups in Holladay

Join us at 3 Cups in Holladay on May 20, 6:30 for the next Let Utah Read Book Club. We'll be discussing Beloved, by Toni Morrison which was recently banned by Granite SD. More info and RSVP:

www.fightforthefirst.org

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · May 8

Unless the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol

Tell USBE to Vote for Local Control — LET UTAH READ

Tell Utah State School Board (USBE) to overturn the statewide book bans on Water for Elephants and affirm the power of local school districts to govern themselves.

letutahread.org

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · May 2

Teachers, librarians, book lovers, #BookSky! Join us Friday May 9th from 10AM-3PM for the Freedom Read-In, a free, all-day assembly of award-winning children's book authors reading from their own work to bring attention to and raise support for Freedom to Read bills that are active in 12 states...

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Apr 26

If you missed the conversation with @ellenhopkins.bsky.social you can access the recording here letutahread.org/events/hopkins

A Conversation With Author Ellen Hopkins - April 24th — LET UTAH READ

Join us for a virtual conversation with author Ellen Hopkins on Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 PM. Ellen is the New York Times best selling author of 15 YA books, as well as two middle grade novels and...

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thanks to Martha Harris at KUER for covering our conversation with author Ellen Hopkins(@ellenhopkins.bsky.social) who has three books banned statewide in Utah www.kuer.org/education/20...

Rather than ban her books, Ellen Hopkins says Utah should ‘trust in young people’

Young Adult author Ellen Hopkins is the second-most-banned author statewide in Utah schools. It’s a distinction she’d prefer not to have.

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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · Apr 25

Did you miss our great conversation with author Ellen Hopkins last night? All is not lost! You can access the recording at: letutahread.org/events/hopkins

@ellenhopkins.bsky.social

A Conversation With Author Ellen Hopkins - April 24th — LET UTAH READ

Join us for a virtual conversation with author Ellen Hopkins on Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 PM. Ellen is the New York Times best selling author of 15 YA books, as well as two middle grade novels and...

letutahread.org

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