If the Trump admin appeals this order, it will show all of America that it is doubling down on depriving 40+ million people of food. We have secured this win for the American people, SNAP will be available, and we will continue to block efforts to play politics w people’s lives @democracyforward.org
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Map of the United States highlighting several states with icons representing book challenges, titled "U.S. BOOK CHALLENGES UPDATE: OCTOBER 2025 EDITION." News from Texas and Utah, an update on military base book bans, and a California library giving free digital access to teens in states where titles are restricted.
Our latest report on book bans happening across the U.S. and efforts to fight them includes news from Utah, California, and Texas, as well as an update on book bans in military bases.
Read more at https://bit.ly/4oG9YFn
AGMA President Ned Hanlon is also a professional opera singer who has performed on the Metropolitan Opera stage nearly 1,500 times - and he says none of his successes would have been possible without SNAP benefits 15 years ago. https://bit.ly/436cBYS
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One in eight Americans will struggle to put food on the table if the Trump shutdown extends through next week.
Yet Republicans in Congress are nowhere to be found.
Tell them it's time to clock back in—because they work for us:
indivisible.org/campaign/sto...
Glowing pumpkin carved with a house shape, book spines, and the letters LFL illuminated from within at night.
Join us in spreading the joy of reading this spooky season! 🎃 Your donation can help us place Little Free Libraries full of books where they're needed most, ensuring every reader finds a treat! 📖❤️ https://lflib.org/donate
Photo by littlefreelibrary98699 on Instagram
A little free library with a garden flag and pavers surrounded by red and yellow mums.
The bench side of a little free library with a garden flag, pumpkins, and red, yellow, orange and purple mums. There is an elementary school and sidewalk in the background.
On my way in to work today I added a few little jelly Halloween decorations to the doors. When I left work I found someone (I don’t know if it was staff/admin or our parent group) added mums and pumpkins! 🥰
24.10.2025 00:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I love yours! I don’t get over that direction often (I’m at the other end of your road, off Fenton, and I go to Brasser daily), but it’s so cute! Love your crow buddy! ❤️
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A bench-style Little Free Library with the doors open and a selection of Halloween books spread on the ground in front of it, including Goodnight Goon, Bunnicula, Zombie and Brain are Friends, Halloween Mice, Little Witch Goes to School, Frankie Stein, Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins, and more.
Added a bunch of Halloween books today! 🎃
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Every student deserves a bookshelf that tells their story. This #FreedomToReadDay, we’re fighting for the right of every child to learn from books that reflect honesty, inclusion, and the full story of who we are. Support the #FreedomToRead by signing the pledge: https://bit.ly/4mVzYeE
11.10.2025 13:59 — 👍 18 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 1
The freedom to read is under attack. Let's do something about it. bit.ly/LetFreedomReadDay
5 minutes. That's all it takes to start fighting book bans.
It's #LetFreedomReadDay. We're asking you to do at least one thing today to fight censorship. Then keep doing it!
bit.ly/LetFreedomReadDay
We're stronger TOGETHER.
#CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooksWeek
On a blue background with drawings of books, white and yellow text reads, "'The best interest of young people is to be seen in literature.' Attributed to Maia Kobabe, LGBTQ+ author and illustrator. Banned Books Week." Headshot of Maia Kobabe appears with HRC logo.
Stories help us see ourselves, connect with our roots, and imagine a path forward for our community.
Visibility in literature is EVERYTHING.
#BannedBooksWeek
It's #LetFreedomReadDay! The freedom to read is under attack — what are you doing about it? All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact!
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The freedom to read is under attack. Let's do something about it. Let Freedom Read Day. Banned Books Week. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ Unite Against Book Bans.
It's #LetFreedomReadDay! Take at least ONE action today to defend the freedom to read. When we all #UniteAgainstBookBans, we can make a difference. All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact! #BannedBooksWeek
🧵 Check out the thread below or UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ for some ideas 👇
October 11 is the "International Day of the Girl" on the United Nations calendar. These photos pay tribute to the spirit of girls in a world where they face many obstacles. n.pr/470GXx1
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A digitally decorated photocard holder with Censorship is So 1984, Unite Against Book Bans, and Read Banned Books! on it. The photo in the middle is of RM from BTS holding up a book and reading a Read Banned Books hat.
A digital frame with Censorship is So 1984 on it. A person is in the middle holding up a copy of George Orwell's 1984.
We need to get the word out: Censorship is /so/ 1984!
Make a digital photocard holder or frame with a picture of you (or your bias!) holding a book and encourage others to #UniteAgainstBookBans. Here are some templates if you need inspo: www.canva.com/design/DAG1g...
#BTS #RM #BannedBooksWeek
Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world's most economically disadvantaged areas.
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"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
"Since July 2021, PEN America has recorded 22,810 cases of book bans across 45 states and 451 public school districts." via @mombian.bsky.social #BannedBooksWeek
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"Three years ago, after a difficult state legislative session in TX that aimed to restrict access to books and disparage the work of librarians, I recognized the urgency of helping my community understand how our libraries operate." - San Antonio school librarian Lucy Podmore
https://bit.ly/4nEV0iQ
Tug of war over what books N.C. schoolchildren can read | Carolina Public Press buff.ly/Nvy3AgM
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Poster for The Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards event on October 11 at The Bardavon, featuring authors and speakers like Margaret Atwood.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center in partnership with PEN America, presents the 2025 Banned Book Awards! ervk.org/banned-books
The ceremony will celebrate authors and activists who are bravely fighting for the right to have their incredible stories heard.
text crossed out on a page with the word "uncensored" visible
"I can read books on my phone or listen to audiobooks without having to worry about my local library shutting down." - Books Unbanned Cardholder, age 14, Florida
Books Unbanned champions the freedom to read by offering free digital library cards to young people (13-26) across the U.S.
The Brasser Bear mascot in a red Florence Brasser Elementary shirt, sitting on a little free library bench reading The Lorax held upside down.
The Brasser Bear mascot wearing a red Florence Brasser Elementary shirt, looking over the back of a little free library bench, showing the box in the back full of children’s books.
A teenage girl looking over the back of a little free library bench, showing the back box full of children’s books. There are red and yellow mums, helium balloons and a black garden flag that says “Free Little Library.”
A teen girl looking over a little free library bench, showing the box in the back full of children’s books. There is a table set up next to it with informational signs, bookmarks to color, colored pencils, and a selection of books. Behind it is a fire truck.
We are OPEN!
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We’re having our GRAND OPENING today during the Apple Dumpling Festival, 1-4pm! Color a bookmark and borrow your first book! 🤗
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Weekend mood 📚
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Credit: 1000 Libraries
We spoke with Kate DiCamillo about celebrating the 25th anniversary of ‘Because of Winn Dixie,’ the finale of her Norendy Tales trilogy, and the good fortune she’s seen in her career thus far
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Nexstar, the largest TV broadcaster, needs Donald Trump's approval for a $6 billion deal.
If approved, Nexstar would control TV stations reaching 80% of households — violating the cap set by Congress to protect against monopolies.
This censorship of Kimmel reeks of corruption.
