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For more information on why “The Handmaid’s Tales” is relevant today and should remain in libraries, check out this book resume from Unite Against Book Bans : https://bit.ly/4h0vBhg

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #readbannedbooks
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For our final Banned Books Week selection, we’ve chosen to highlight Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”. The novel depicts a dystopian future in which declining birth rates and environmental disasters have resulted in war and the uprise of a totalitarian theocracy.
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For more information on why “The Poet X” is relevant today and should remain in libraries, check out this book resume from Unite Against Book Bans: http://bit.ly/3KHjc5C

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #readbannedbooks
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We have another frequently challenged title for you to explore! Elizabeth Acevedo’s “The Poet X” is a novel-in-verse which tells the story of an Afro-Latina teen in Harlem who turns to poetry as a means of expression. The story explores themes of identity, culture, sexuality, and coming-of-age.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an influential voice in YA
literature.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4pT9jlD

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984
#readbannedbooks

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We invite you to join us for a conversation with award
winning author, Abdi Nazemian. Nazemian, whose
acclaimed works–including "Like a Love Story" and
"Only This Beautiful Moment"–will discuss the impact
of censorship on LGBTQ+ books and the power of literature in shaping young readers’ lives.
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The 11 Most Banned Books of the Start of the 2022-2023 School Year These were the 11 most banned books at the start of the 2022-2023 school year, according to PEN America's Index of Banned Books. The banned book list includes Gender Queer and Flamer.

PEN America reported this title as one of the most frequently banned books of the 2022-2023 school year. Follow the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ivmvwg

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #readbannedbooks
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Join us in celebrating the right to read by checking out Rupi Kaur’s “Milk and Honey”. Told through a combination of illustrations and words, this poetry collection explores themes ranging from feminism and survival to love and loss.
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BINGO! Who said that learning about book bans had to be boring? Try your hand at Banned Book Bingo with this card full of frequently challenged books. How many titles have you read?

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #readbannedbooks #skybrarian #booksky

For more information on why “And Tango Makes Three” should remain in libraries, check out this book resume from Unite Against Book Bans: https://bit.ly/3WmRxJM

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #readbannedbooks
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Join us in celebrating the freedom to read by checking out "And Tango Makes Three!" This heartwarming children's book tells the story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who create a family with the help of their zookeepers.
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Here are some key facts about book banning and ways you can help support libraries.

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #ReadBannedBooks #skybrarian #booksky
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Launched over 40 years ago in response to a significant increase in book challenges, Banned Books Week helps communities raise awareness about censorship. The last few years have seen a spike in targeted attacks on books that showcase diverse perspectives and the libraries that serve them.
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It’s Banned Books Week! What does that mean? Every year, organizations like the American Library Association (ALA) and PEN America come together to highlight the importance of the freedom to read.
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We’re celebrating pumpkin spice and spooky season with The Palace Project. Now that it’s officially autumn, it’s time to pull out your warmest sweater, grab a latte, and cozy up with an ebook!

What’s your favorite genre of fall reading? 📚🎃🍎

#thepalaceproject #ebooks #booksky #skybrarian

#librarycardsignupmonth #thepalaceproject #skybrarian #booksky

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A graphic of a fake library card for Peter Rabbit with his portrait and signature depicted

It's Library Card Sign-up Month! Celebrate your local library by encouraging friends and family to sign up for a library card for access to books, magazines, and more. The possibilities are endless!

Can you think of some books these classic characters might check out with their new library cards?

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🔊🔊 Calling all library professionals! 🔊🔊

Want to hear about what it means to work on a library-driven ebook platform? Join us for our inaugural Palace Virtual Summit on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at 12 PM ET. We can't wait to see you there! 📱📚❤

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Interested in learning more about Ebooks & Community Engagement? Join us for our summer session on Wednesday, August 13th for an overview on how we help libraries address challenges in the e-content market. We can't wait to see you there! ♥️ 📚

Register here: bit.ly/4l6w9T7

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There's still time to register! 📚❤️

⏰ Don’t forget to register!


Join us for an engaging session on Wednesday, July 23 to learn how The Palace Project empowers libraries through content solutions, discovery tools and more.

Secure your spot here, ow.ly/Op5W50WpkvT.

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Curious about The Palace Project and how it empowers libraries? Join us on July 23rd at 2 p.m. for a live demonstration of the app and learn how Palace allows patrons to effortlessly access more of their library's digital collections. 📚📱

Register now at bit.ly/3GqYNQI

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We're heading to ALA Annual in Philadelphia! Catch the Palace team at the @wearelyrasis.bsky.social booth (#106) this weekend. Stop by to say hello and pick up some of our limited edition swag--you'll be glad you did. We'll see you there! 📚❤

#alaac2025 #alaannual #skybrarian #booksky

We're presenting at ALA Annual! Join the Palace team for a moderated panel of publishing experts and library professionals to discuss the future of ebook licensing. For more information click here: cdmcd.co/jPZKpA

#booksky #skybrarian #alaannual #alaac2025

Whether you're "Leveling Up at Your Library" or using your creativity to "Color Our World", The Palace Project wishes you a very happy Summer Reading! Contact your local library to ask about exciting programs, reading challenges, and other fun opportunities this summer. Happy reading! 📚❤

#srp2025

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Image of Virginia Woolf, with face leaning on right hand, staring out window.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Explore queer classics from Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, Virginia Woolf, and more with The Palace Bookshelf.

These works and thousands of other public domain titles are free to all who download The Palace Project app. 📚❤️

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🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈
Celebrate the immeasurable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the world's knowledge and cultural heritage by borrowing a LGBTQ+ title from your local library or exploring NYPL's landmark online collections here, ow.ly/mMlC50W1zJy.

#Pride #PrideMonth

See you soon, Rhody! #rila2025

Download The Palace Project app to read "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" and many more mysteries on The Palace Bookshelf! 📚❤
#thepalacepick #nationalmysterymonth #skybrarian #booksky
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Announcing our next Palace Pick! Notable for the introduction of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie's "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" blends trademark elements of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. Consult your "little grey cells" and see if you can figure out whodunit!
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