Judi Moreillon, PhD

Thank you @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and ALA members for showing up #ForOurLibraries and taking our message to Congress. #libraries provide access to ideas and information for ALL! Libraries and #librarians support the very foundations of our democracy. #TLSky #EduSky #NLLD26 #FundLibraries!

Register Today and Save with early rates. ALA Annual 2026 Chicago

I've registered for #ALAAC26. Have you? #TLSky Please join us for the 150-year celebration of the American Library Association. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social. #Libraries #Literacy #IntellectualFreedom Great speakers, amazing authors/illustrators, vendors, and colleagues! 2026.alaannual.org

New Teaching Policy at University of Texas Will Stifle College Education PEN America condemns University of Texas vote to restrict classroom topics which will limit what faculty can and cannot teach.

NEW: PEN America has decried the University of Texas System’s decision to limit discussion of “controversial topics” in classrooms. PEN America’s Kristen Shaverdian says the policy will create “a campus environment where people are afraid to speak and to learn.” pen.org/press-releas...

Black and white photo of a Black woman checking materials out to a group of children. Small caption in top right reads: "Photo [original caption]: 'LOS ANGELES, October, 1949 – Elementary school pupils William Bias, Elizabeth Coggins and Jerry Sekido think it’s pretty interesting to watch Nellie Greene charge out their library books with the new Recordak charger on the Children’s Traveling Branch, operated by the Los Angeles Public Library.'" Text over photo reads: "ACTION, NOT REACTION: Integrating the Library Profession. Words: Denise Rayman, Photos: ALA Archives" ALA150, American Library Association

In the midst of the Civil Rights era in America, librarians were battling for and against segregated libraries in the South, and over integration within their own ranks. Integration of the library profession was a long process that started in the early 1900s.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZJpar4

Intellectual Freedom News 2/20/2026 ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...

At the top of the @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News: "Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational #Equity." #TLSky #EduSky Read the blog for a current summary of #censorship #FirstAmendment news from across the country. www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...

Thank you, Reverend Jesse Jackson for your heart, your wisdom, and your leadership. "Respected, protected, and never rejected. I am somebody." This clip makes we wish that all adults understood what you knew about childhood and identity. Rest in peace and in power.

David Baldacci says AI training felt like someone stealing his life’s work — 'this is the hill I’m going to die on' The bestselling author runs a deeply personal and legal battle over copyright in the age of AI

“What’s really been stolen from me is who I am. People ask me why do you write? I tell them I write because I can’t not write. It’s what I identify as…it’s really why I wake up every day. So what they've stolen from me is the whole purpose of my life as a creative person."
@davidbaldacci.bsky.social

Intellectual Freedom News 2/13/2026 ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...

In this week's @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News. #TLSky #EduSky New Jersey students are speaking up for a beloved ELA book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Students noted in 2023 the Board of Ed passed a “Right to Read” resolution! Stop #censorship! www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...

LD17 Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting · Arizona LD17 Democrats General monthly meeting

I'm attending Arizona LD17 Democrats's event, “LD17 Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting” - #Tucson sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ld17democrat...

Free webinar #TLSky #EduSky Award-winning Author and Librarian Jarrett Dapier whose upcoming graphic novel "Wake Now in the Fire" is inspired by real-life student activism against #censorship and for #FirstAmendment. Sponsored by @ftrf.bsky.social Feb. 18, 2026. Sign up: www.ftrf.org/news/719720/...

Intellectual Freedom News 2/6/2026 ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...

First on @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News: Read about the 9th Circuit revisiting an Idaho #library #censorship law bc "the court found the law likely violates the #FirstAmendment by allowing subjective, age-based censorship." #TLSky #EduSky stay up-to-date! www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...

Volunteer for Voucher Reform Now! · Protect Education, Accountability Now! # **Pledge your support for reforming ESA vouchers in Arizona if this effort moves forward – check all that apply!** On Feb. 6, 2026, a coalition of Arizona families and educators represented by the ...

I took action with Protect Education, Accountability Now! Will you join me? #Arizona K-12 school voucher oversight is essential to ensuring that taxpayer funds are used for the benefit of students and that public school funds are appropriately distributed. Sign up: www.mobilize.us/protecteduca...

Watch "The Librarians" documentary next week. Free on PBS!

Important viewing: #Tucson "The Librarians" documentary film will be shown on AzPM on Monday, February 9th at 11:00 p.m.

What now? Libraries after LITTLE V. LLANO COUNTY In December 2025, the Supreme Court declined to review a Fifth Circuit Court case about whether the government can remove books from a public library’s shelves. This guide provides an overview of the ...

Important reading 4 #TLSky re: #FirstAmendment Removing books from library shelves violates readers' rights & #libraries do not discriminate based on viewpoint. Read @oif.bsky.social summary of Little v Llano County (TX) case that the Supreme Court passed on for 2026. www.oif.ala.org/what-now-lib...

Black History Month: A Banned Books Reading List For Black History Month, PEN America has curated a reading list of books that have been banned in public schools across the country.

For #BlackHistoryMonth, PEN America has curated a reading list of books that have been banned in public schools across the country. Titles range from classics like Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to picture books about self-love and the history of rap. bookshop.org/lists/black-...

Local opinion: Librarians are undaunted warriors for the freedom to read School librarians who uphold everyone’s right to read bear the brunt of book challenges.

Local opinion: "Librarians are undaunted warriors for the freedom to read" @tucson.com #TLSky #EduSky Go see "The Librarians" film and speak up for #IntellectualFreedom #UniteAgainstBookBans #RadicalSchoolLibrarianship: tucson.com/opinion/colu...

Show Up for Our Libraries

Thank you @captmarkkelly.bsky.social & @gallego.senate.gov for funding our nation's libraries! $212.5M 4 the Library Services & Technology Act and $30M 4 the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program will help #librarians serve their communities. #ForOurLibraries #TLSky @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

New Consulting Contracts in Texas Will Muzzle Authors and Harm Students New discriminatory contracts in one Texas Educational Service Center will deny authors, students, and educators inclusive opportunities.

A new consultant contract at a Texas Educational Service Center would muzzle authors & harm students, barring them from inclusive experiences.

Y'all, this is REALLY BAD.

This is the next step in banning any voices outside those deemed right by white supremacy.

bookriot.com/texas-esc-1-...

Intellectual Freedom News 1/30/2026 ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...

Stay up-to-date with the latest #censorship news on the @oif.bsky.social Office of #IntellectualFreedom News page. This issue includes lots of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social news as well. #TLSky #EduSky Check it out at: www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...

Campaign Launch for Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon and Edgar Soto · Arizona LD17 Democrats Be part of the momentum. Join AZ State Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon House candidate and Senate candidate Edgar Soto as they officially launch their campaigns—with special guest AZ Secretary of State A...

I'm attending Arizona LD17 Democrats' event, “Campaign Launch for Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon and Edgar Soto” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ld17democrat...

Hey #TLSky and #EduSky Here are some #kidlit #mglit #yalit Youth Media Award winners! Make sure you have, promote, and use them your #libraries and classrooms!

PCDP County Committee Meeting · Pima County Democratic Party Join PCDP virtually for our annual County Committee Meeting. More details to be announced. RSVP required to attend. Only Precinct Committeemembers will be recognized during meeting. Zoom link sent...

I'm attending Pima County Democratic Party's event, “PCDP County Committee Meeting” - #Tucson sign up now to join me! #AZBlueIn23 www.mobilize.us/pimadems/eve...

Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “Eyes on ICE: Document and Record” - sign up now to join me! #Tucson it's important! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

TUCSON, AZ - Free America Rally + Cacerolazo at Tucson Federal Building Ditch work, school & shopping at 2PM on January 20 and rally with hundreds of your fellow Tucsonans at the Tucson Federal Building! The rally will run until 7PM to accommodate those unable to walk...

Join me at TUCSON, AZ - Free America Rally + Cacerolazo at Tucson Federal Building Tuesday, January 20. Let your voice be heard. #Tucson action.womensmarch.com/events/tucso...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) 2026 is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

It remains an official federal holiday, marking the 40th anniversary of its first observance in 1986.

National Day of Service, encouraging Americans to volunteer in their communities.

#MLKDay2026

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From Strength to Love, 1963

On this #MLKDay2026 people across this country are waking up to Dr. King's wisdom. Our commitment to our republic and integrity toward our values are being tested in this time of challenge and controversy. Now is the time to standup and be counted for #democracy and for #justice!

At the heart of this moment is our shared humanity. Arndrea King and I discussed this on PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton and why we must engage more people to resist in a nonviolent way. As my father taught us, darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. #MLKDay2026

Unite against Trump’s militarized occupation in Minnesota! Trump’s violent occupation in the Twin Cities is an escalation of what Trump has been executing in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Portland. And it’s only getting worse.  Trump has been threateni...

ICE is not making communities safer. Instead it is ripping them apart. Please read and sign this petition. This cause is close to my heart. My friends in MN have asked for your help: sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...

Katherine Applegate’s Book Was Labeled ‘Deliberate Indoctrination.’ It’s About the Power of Kindness. Author Katherine Applegate tells PEN America what children miss out on when adults refuse to let them read her books.

Katherine Applegate’s book has a controversial protagonist: a tree named Red. Red is both male and female, which trees often are — but the detail has still led to the cancellation of two community-wide readings of the book. Read our interview with @kaaauthor.bsky.social at: pen.org/katherine-ap...