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Moms For Liberty Published Their First Book
And the America First and America Best group used a Russian illustrator for it.
A Disastrous Anti-Education Bill in Indiana
At least 5 public school districts would shut down and be taken over by state politicians
2024 Favorite Reads
Plus some thoughts about self-reflection amid a brutal year.
Hope Is An Action to Take Into 2025
Insight from a powerful read on social justice, mindfulness, and Buddhist thought.
The Pro-Censorship, Anti-Library Bills Already Filed for 2025
Killing the Department of Education is one we already saw coming.
How One Village Is Attempting Sneakily to Divorce the Library
The speed and method by which the Downers Grove Village Council wants to get a library referendum on the ballot is a sign of the future
We Are Not Powerless
Leaning into your skills and interests will be crucial for the next four+ years.
The Next Books Targeted in South Carolina
One parent's complaints lead to more books being considered for state-wide ban
Teach Mis- and Dis- Information? You May Lose Your Right to Vote.
Following an election tied to rampant disinformation, new leadership will punish those teaching the concepts.
Will Two Recent Court Wins Against Book Censorship Be The Last?
Two recent settlements are a reminder of how book banners know they're doing wrong *and* how the incoming administration will reshape the legal system again.
On Election Day, South Carolina Banned 7 Books from Schools
Following Utah's lead, South Carolina is engaging in state-sponsored censorship
No, This Book Is Not Satire
A new picture book from a Moms for Liberty member depicting the group's sick obsession with a false narrative about teachers
Public Libraries On The 2024 Chopping Block Over and Over Again
The headlines are a bleak reminder that it is happening now.
Iowa Taxpayers Lose $230+ Million in Public School Funds
The new voucher program steals from citizens to pay for private education. Iowa is just a test run.
You've Already Been Living The Project 2025 Test Drive
Shock over public school closures, public library book bans, ending of child labor laws–this *is* the plan.
Links of Note: July 6, 2024
Bobby pins, draconian legislation, a classic of the YA canon, and more links to fill your feed.
Books for Understanding This Moment in Censorship
A book list and reminder at the start of what might be a challenging Pride month in libraries.
Links of Note: May 11, 2024
Libraries, Book Bans, Pop Music, and More
The Call Is Still Inside The House
When school leaders are active agents in the targeting of librarians.
You Can Do Less
The world will keep spinning & you will be better for it.
Meet Me At The Mall
On the rise of malls in books, music, and culture in the 2020s.
Cultural Curation For The 30th Anniversary of Kurt Cobain's Death
Some must reads, must listens, and a must view.
Social Work in Libraries is Complicated, But Vital
This National Social Work Month, champion those who are there for us all
Links to Click: March 22, 2024
YA turning 25, a history of the Carnegie library, font nerdery, and more
What Is Going On at Oak Park Public Library?
Since January, a misinformation campaign has led to the firing of a beloved executive director, an unhappy staff, and more
Wisconsin School Turns to BookLooks for Pulling Library + Classroom Books
"If a book is scored as a 4 or 5, it will be pulled from our collections. I will review all titles with a 3."
Undermining Professionalism @ Your Public Library
The book banning playbook as it unfolds over 2 years in Phillips Public Library (WI)
The Call Is Coming From Inside The House
When school leaders are active agents in the targeting of librarians
Links to Click: January 19, 2024
The Rise of #CleanTok, Reading Instruction, Anti-Book Ban Wins, and more.
2023 Favorites in Books, Writing, and Music
A retrospective on the year in words.
4 Ways To Impact Anti-Book Banning Efforts Before The Year Ends
These are about taking action now *and* preparing for 2024
Links to Click: December 22, 2023
A deep dive into the Hollises, school internet censorship, fungi, and more.
We Can't Feel a Thought
On looking at our own filters through two words.
Links to Click: December 1, 2023
A ballet strike, Snoopy goes viral (again), and Wrapped in Burlington, Vermont.
When Is A Book Ban Not a Book Ban?
The rebrand of a national pastime.
Links to Click: November 17, 2023
Cheers to the lingonberries.
Links to Click: November 3, 2023
Let's talk about Britney, therapy, the Bard, and more.
I Am Part of The 86%
Company or not, it sucks to be banned. I'm also increasingly bitter about it.
Links to Click: October 27, 2023
My inner child hates me this week, hbu?
6 Things I've Learned Covering Book Bans
Everything you say will be taken out of context and make you famous in right-wing social media.
Links to Click: October 20, 2023
A little dutch bunny is a young adult obsession and bosses be mad you're taking your sick time.
AI, Book Bans, and Credit Where Credit Is Due
Is intellectual integrity dead?
Links to Click: October 13, 2023
Life as a 13-year-old girl, $7 coffee, plus some mushroom photos.
Links of Note: September 22, 2023
Snoopy, Faces in Toast, and More
Killing Community, Killing Privacy, Killing Truth
Banning queer content with KOSA does not solve a youth mental health crisis. It amplifies it.
Links to Click: September 15, 2023
Drunk bees and adult literacy.
On Process, Unfolding
The parallels and intersections of writing, activism, mental health, and how the work gets done.
Links To Click: September 8, 2023
Gather 'round and let me tell you about the Modest Mouse.
Links to Click: September 1, 2023
Library bomb threats, book banning apps, and corduroy.