Martha Hickson

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Sold-out Ta-Nehisi Coates speaker appearance in N.J. canceled over security reasons Organizers canceled a sold-out Ta-Nehisi Coates event in Montclair citing undisclosed security concerns.

Embarrassed, NJ, but not surprised. Like librarians around the country, I’ve been on the receiving end of threats for 5 years. We’re a “blue” state, but the MAGA fumes are strong.

What Do People Really Think about Book Bans? Most people don't support book bans, but there are noticeable differences in opinion based on political affiliation and the book topic.

Hate book banning? Vote like you do.

“Identifying as a Democrat or Republican showed the greatest difference in opinion on book bans. In EveryLibrary’s survey, 95 percent of Democrats opposed book bans, but only 53 percent of Republicans felt the same way.“

From Stephen King to Judy Blume, nobody’s safe from Trump’s book banners A new list of the most cancelled books in the US includes some of the most revered texts in the world. Here, Alex Hannaford talks to the librarians on the frontline of the battle for free speech

Today, a new wave of censorship is sweeping through the country, and with Donald Trump’s return to power, these efforts have only intensified, creating an environment in which fear and political pressure threaten the free expression of ideas – and some say democracy itself.”

CENSOR THIS! — Thought Matter

Looking for creative activities to accompany your screening of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social? Borrow some ideas from
CENSOR THIS!, an immersive, tactile resistance project from Thought Matter.

From Stephen King to Judy Blume, nobody’s safe from Trump’s book banners A new list of the most cancelled books in the US includes some of the most revered texts in the world. Here, Alex Hannaford talks to the librarians on the frontline of the battle for free speech

NY Lt. Gov. Anthony Delgado: “The extent to which our constitution is being disregarded at the highest levels is something that I cannot ever recall us having to endure … [This is] where we are in less than one year of this administration.”

FACT CHECK: STILL TRUE😎

Film Forum · THE LIBRARIANS Introduction by Producer Janique L. Robillard & Subject Kennedy Tackett THE LIBRARIANS Introduction by Producer Janique L. Robillard & Subject Kennedy Tackett Saturday, October 11, 6:45 show

In NYC tonight? See 2 amazing people from @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social At Film Forum: Our Oscar-nominated producer Janique Robillard and Kennedy Tackett, student anti-censorship” activist, “Radical Gaslighter,” and daughter of “pie chart guy” @cjtackett.bsky.social

Documentary Shows Librarians Fighting From The Front Line A new documentary explores the ways in which librarians became front-line workers in the battle for democracy and the First Amendment

Happy to see the tireless “pie chart guy,” @cjtackett.bsky.social, featured in this coverage of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social.

Program for the Philadelphia Orchestra: Ravel, Une barque sur l’ocean Brunch, Violin concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 Strauss, An Alpine symphony, Op. 64

Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia Orchestra

Today in retirement: The Philadelphia Orchestra

YouTube video by The Librarians Film THE LIBRARIANS | Official Trailer

My wife and I went to the movies last night and saw one battle after another.

By which I mean we saw a screening of The Librarians, the powerful new documentary about the onslaught of book bans and other well-funded attacks on U.S. libraries and our freedom to read.

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Me, too. Puts me right get back in my college apartment.

Metallic Jack-o-lantern sign

Fall decor spotted during my daily walk

Wyoming library director fired amid uproar over books with LGBTQ+ themes wins $700,000 settlement Terri Lesley was fired amid an uproar over books ​with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters.

"We hope at least that it sends a message to other library districts, other states, other counties, that the 1st Amendment is alive & strong & that our values against discrimination also remain alive and strong … government officials need to keep in mind their constitutional obligations."

Jennifer’s right. And her earrings are cool.

Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers A study of more than 1,600 books suggests that book ban advocates may not look past the cover art.

“Based on the book cover designs alone … the vast majority of the books selected for banning explicitly represented racial, gender and sexual minorities in their cover art.”

Celebrate #BannedBooksWeek by seeing THE LIBRARIANS in cinemas! #freedomtoread #thelibrariansfilm #skybrarians

Get your ticket now! thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings

Check Out 'The Librarians' Before It's Banned » PopMatters The Librarians is a vital David and Goliath documentary of the fight against book banning, a harbinger of fascism, in America.

“Make no mistake, book banning is fascism, … Ideological or religious camouflage is merely a subterfuge for fools & those who are fooled alike. There can be no compromise, because book banning is like chronic addiction: one is too much & a thousand is never enough.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Book banners refuse to acknowledge the unique role of the school library: “students must always remain free to inquire, to study and to [. . .] gain new maturity and understanding;” the library has always been “the principal locus of such freedom.”

YouTube video by Frazz What Is a Book Ban? (Spoiler: They’re Not About “Protecting Kids.”)

What is a book ban? Mrs. Frazzled breaks it down for you … and slays. #BannedBooks

'The Librarians,' banned books, and the future of literary access A new film releasing in theaters this fall gives a close up view of the people at the center of this tug-of-war

This interview on NPR’s 1A is a terrific introduction to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social. I’m so proud of my colleague Julie Miller and our director Kim Snyder!

Hooray for @librarianjones.com! I hope she prevails in this case and one in NJ against yet another vile individual.

I Stand with PEN America Against Book Bans and Censorship We must all fight against the forces that are attacking our fundamental freedoms – including our freedom to read.

This #BannedBooksWeek, PEN America is joining forces with more than 30 groups Standing Together for the Freedom to Read.

Together, we call for the end to the authoritarian tactic of banning books.

Learn more—and take the pledge to stand together against book bans at: act.pen.org/a/standing-t...

How The Librarians Observes First Responders in the Culture Wars - POV Magazine An interview with The Librarians director Kim A. Snyder on her documentary about book banning across the U.S.A. and the fight to protect young minds.

“I just kept thinking of the Salem witch hunt … Librarians are often easy to scapegoat because … there’s usually the [one] school librarian, who is easier to single out and attack, especially in social media. The misogyny is strong in the fact that all of these incredible women were targeted.”

How The Librarians Observes First Responders in the Culture Wars - POV Magazine An interview with The Librarians director Kim A. Snyder on her documentary about book banning across the U.S.A. and the fight to protect young minds.

“I just kept thinking of the Salem witch hunt … Librarians are often easy to scapegoat because … there’s usually the [one] school librarian, who is easier to single out and attack, especially in social media. The misogyny is strong in the fact that all of these incredible women were targeted.”

Hey, UK: Tonight’s the night to watch @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social!

The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of sc...

Three cheers for Audrey (librarian) and Kim (director) in this PBS News story about @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social!

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