IN Freadom to Read

A new federal bill, H.R. 7661, could restrict what books students are allowed to access in public schools. Contact your representatives today and urge them to vote NO to protect the freedom to read! Find the full bill here: bit.ly/4rBpJP9

Important momentum: the Ninth Circuit revives a challenge to Idaho’s library censorship law. Courts continue to check overreach: bit.ly/3Olr5je #INFREADOM #FreedomToRead

Want to persuade, not just debate? A practical guide to talking with friends about book censorship—language, tips, and facts: bit.ly/4rOeYtk #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement

Teens deserve access to books that address tough topics—because life does. The why (and the research): bit.ly/4tE5OBi #INFREADOM

A major free‑speech case could reshape Florida’s approach to school book bans. Eyes on the outcome: bit.ly/4qJpmBF #INFREADOM #FreedomToRead #Righ2Read

The book‑ban boom is real. What’s fueling it—and how communities are responding: bit.ly/4kJAXiI #INFREADOM

On Feb 24, the US House introduced a bill banning LGBTQ+ and trans stories in school libraries. Call 202-224-3121 to OPPOSE H.R. 7661. Find your Rep: bit.ly/4r8XtDo Learn more: bit.ly/4aZph73

Author Shannon Hale on why stories matter to kids—and why access matters to all of us. Watch & share: bit.ly/3ZHKBbW #INFREADOM #RightToRead

“Hiding our history is wrong and un‑American.” A timely op‑ed from Jim Obergefell worth your read & share: bit.ly/4cFctF8 #INFREADOM #FreedomToRead

Local leadership matters. Huntington Beach rejects political interference to protect its public library: bit.ly/3MsDUHR #INFREADOM #RightToRead

Course correction in Missouri: previously banned books are returning. Policy should protect access—not suppress it: bit.ly/4rWvKXh #INFREADOM #Right2Read

A new initiative is getting diverse books back into classrooms and into readers’ hands. Meet the Unbanned Book Network: bit.ly/4bWsztX #INFREADOM

Book bans don’t just silence a season—they echo across generations. How teens feel the long‑term effects: bit.ly/3MPpi5k #INFREADOM #FreedomToRead

Persistence works. A Colorado district dropped its appeal—returning a banned book to shelves: bit.ly/46bnjik #INFREADOM #RightToRead

In Tennessee, proposed changes would intensify censorship pressure on libraries, the ACLU warns. Here’s what’s at stake: bit.ly/4rQmxQ8 #INFREADOM

Authors and students sue Utah, challenging book bans that violate free‑speech rights. Courts are becoming a key battleground: bit.ly/3MBlGUy #INFREADOM #FreedomToRead #Right2Read

Want to help, but not sure where to start? Practical steps for school boards, libraries, and neighborhoods to defend the right to read: bit.ly/4cuaPpW #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement #RighToRead

From classics to contemporary voices—censorship keeps expanding. PEN America asks: if Plato is censored, what’s next? pen.org/press-release/… #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement

Proactive policy works. Proposed legislation in New Mexico would prohibit book bans in public libraries: bit.ly/4th85lJ #INFREADOM #RightToRead #JoinTheMovement

New Hampshire’s House advances SB33—a statewide book ban bill. Here’s what’s inside and why library advocates are pushing back: #INFREADOM ##JointheMovement