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Also notable is the preponderance of William Bennett selections. Not a famous author, but a politician, yet he gets more selections in the list than Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Homer, or any other author.

Imagine your junior, who is a struggling or uninterested reader, making it through the Scarlet Letter's opening chapter. Or a sixth grader navigating a 400 page, adult book - All Creatures Great and Small.

The new Tx "Required Reading List" k12 - elementary list made some improvements, but titles at the high school level, while suitable for AP Ss, don't include any modern/diverse titles and will be SOOO difficult to teach the average Texas student. Plus bible. www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2026/ju...

Reminding our Texas followers that this is the season to register to vote if you are not already registered!

Thank you for reading these titles. Often titles end up on "lists" when there is no suggestive content, and once in a list, it spreads through social media.

School librarians, what is a tip you’d offer to MSLIS graduate students new to the profession? I’m going to share a “pro tip” in each weekly announcement for my grad class, would love to crowdsource some tips! It can be anything, broad or specific, practical or philosophical! 🙏 ❤️

Congress is moving H.R. 7661 and S. 4925 - two bills that could bring federal interference into local school libraries. Children deserve libraries filled with opportunities, not empty shelves. Defend the freedom to read: stopfederalbookbans.us

Sign this petition to stop the new book banning bill in the Senate! action.everylibrary.org/s4925

A great reminder that the school library isn't just a room—it's a catalyst for learning! When libraries become hubs for inquiry, creativity, and belonging, every student benefits 📚 #SchoolLibraries #Education #EdTech Read here!

Support school libraries: Join the Minnesota Needs School Librarians! Coalition. Members meet monthly via Zoom to share ideas, coordinate advocacy efforts, & identify ways to make a difference. The next meeting will be this Thursday, July 23rd, from 5-6 pm: minitex.umn.edu/news/k-12-sc...

"We spent a bunch of money, bought all these books, and then fast forward seven years, and they said, “Anything labeled adult, anything classics, it’s going up(to high school)." This is why these laws make no sense to local librarians. It's dumbing down student reading and we know it. 2/2

"Our reading curriculum specialist told me and the other middle school librarian that we needed to create a “Classics/AP literature” section in our libraries because our district wasn’t producing any National Merit Scholars, and it’s because they weren’t reading critically. So we did...." 1/2

Why would we care about this? Because we love books, reading and libraries. Because we believe local communities should decide what their libraries are like. Because we believe kids need books of all kinds. These federal bills will strangle local decision making. More below:

ALERT!! Take action today! If passed, the Federal Government will gain control of your local school libraries. action.everylibrary.org/hr7661calendar #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarianship #lit

Now they are banning Stephen King in Utah. Three or four districts censorship happy behavior is impacting every student in the state. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Season 12 of Future Ready's "Leading from the Library" podcast is complete.🎧 This season's 12 episodes deliver practical strategies, inspiring stories, and a renewed reminder: school libraries matter. Catch the season recap and every episode here. Keep leading from the library! buff.ly/MTmKw81

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School board elections matter & so do the questions we ask. Whether you're attending a candidate forum, meeting candidates in your community, or sending an email, asking thoughtful questions about the freedom to read can help voters better understand where candidates stand on the freedom to read.

The Library's Jefferson Building, built in the late 1800s, was the first public building in Washington constructed with electrical wiring. Some of the design elements proudly showcase bare light bulbs, a celebration of what was then a new and powerful American invention.

E-rate serves over 110,00 schools with inexpensive broadband and now it is under threat. More info about what you can do here: action.ala.org/campaign/sav...