In case you haven't seen it, The US Dept. of WAAAAR!!!!! has a spreadsheet listing all the books that have been removed/banned from the US Naval Academy's Nimitz Library this year. 📘📗📕

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#nokings #bannedbooks #readbannedbooks #letfreedomread #uniteagainstbookbans

Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation Podcast Episode · Missing Media Blues · 11/09/2025 · 1h 6m

New episode is up! Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation

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#annefrank #nokings #resist #history #WWII #WW2 #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #bannedbooks #readbannedbooks #missingmediablues #freedomtoread #letfreedomread #uniteagainstbookbans #censorshipisso1984

Understanding Modern Book Banning and Censorship with Lee Rowland

“Anti-democratic coddling“ is such a fun phrase to say. 😅

Thanks #SCBWI, for keeping this important soil tilled.

#raisingreaders #bookbanning #writercommunity #letfreedomread #freadom #readbannedbooks

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MI Right to Read Week is over, but that doesn't mean it's finished: A banned book isn’t banned everywhere—but it’s missing somewhere.
And when it’s gone, someone’s story—and sense of being seen—goes with it.

#BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead #MIRighttoRead

Today and every day, I recognize the sanctity of our freedom to read. I relish in creating—writing—dangerously.

I’ve always been grateful for books. Now, I’m also increasingly protective of them.

(7/7)

#BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead

Today is National Coming Out Day. It’s also Let Freedom Read Day and the final day of Banned Books Week. Keep shining! Keep creating! Keep fighting! Much love from little me and grown-up me 🏳️‍🌈💖🏳️‍⚧️

#nationalcomingoutday #letfreedomread #bannedbooksweek #kidlit #booksky

Did you know Bram Stoker’s DRACULA has been banned due to its themes of sexuality, violence, and the supernatural? Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free reading at 2:00 today at the Edgewater Library.

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead

💪💪💪 #letfreedomread #freedomtoread

Lunch and Learn: Mike Curato on "Gaysians" YouTube video by PGCMLS

In June, we had the immense pleasure of talking to #MikeCurato about his graphic novel #Gaysians. Enjoy the conversation here youtube.com/live/IWx65zTlg9A?si=yG2UQTMGBRw56UGC
#LetFreedomRead #bannedbooksweek #booksky #graphicnovel
📸 credit - Paul Specht

Let's explore #thestacks!

Look for #books from the #bannedlist,

Celebrate #fREADom. 

-Stevie • #EXPLORETHESTACKS: #LetFreedomRead

Some stories were silenced, but readers never stopped listening. We haven't been banned yet, but some of our titles certainly could be in the future.
💙📚 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - inimitablebooks.com
#bannedbooksweek #letfreedomread #freedomtoread #booksnotbans #readbannedbooks

It’s Banned Books Week!
Did you know Margaret Atwood’s THE HANDMAID’S TALE has been banned for “the discussion of feminism?”
Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs.

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead

Censorship by the Numbers Every year, the American Library Association compiles data on censorship attempts in libraries around the United States based on reports from the field and media coverage.

"Censorship by the Numbers" from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social www.ala.org/bbooks/censo... #BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead

🎬 Watch Trailer: youtu.be/p3yq7AgrU7A?...

👥 Community Partner: Lilac Library

#ImageOutRoc #ImageOut33 #ThisIsImageOut #SupportLGBTQArts
#BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead #CensorshipIsSo1984 #IntellectualFreedom #UniteAgainstBookBans

Did you know Stephen Chbosky’s THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER has been banned for containing LGBTQIA+ content?

Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs.

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead #ReadForYourRights #BannedBooks

📚 It’s #BannedBooksWeek.
Here’s the truth: books get banned because they challenge power.
If someone’s afraid of a story, that’s the one you need to read.

🔥 Read dangerously. #LetFreedomRead

#bannedbooksweek #freedomtoread #BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead #BookBans #BannedBooksWeek2025 #Censorship #ChallengedBooks #Books #Education #School #Libraries #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #Teachers #Educators #Students #K12 #NewBooks

It’s Banned Books Week! Did you know Harper Lee’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD has been banned because “it makes people uncomfortable.”

Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs.

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead #Chicago

#CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead #fREADom #Resist

🏳️‍🌈📚🚫 You can’t ban a community.
You can’t redact our legacy.
👊 Support the rebels who aren't afraid to publish our stories.

#BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead #BookSky #CensorshipIsSo1984 #FightCensorship

Today, this week, and all year round #letfreedomread
#kidlitart

#CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead #fREADom #Resist

Let Freedom Read Day is Oct 11. A great day to support your local library and pick up a banned book or two. #bannedbooks #letfreedomread #booksky

Banned & Challenged Books ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States.

Banned books speak volumes to those who listen. 📚 #BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead www.ala.org/bbooks

4/ 📢 Post on social media using #BannedBooksWeek and #FreedomToRead

Because the right to read is the right to be heard.

#BannedBooksWeek #IfNotUs #CensorshipIsSo1984 #FreedomToRead #ReadForYourRights #LetFreedomRead #WestFloridaPublicLibrary #LittleFreeLibrary #PublicSchoolStrong

Books save lives. 📚 #BannedBooksWeek highlights how LGBTQ+ stories are under attack. At Radiant, we affirm every voice—in care & in culture. Fight censorship. Support queer authors. #LetFreedomRead #LGBTQBooks #ReadWithPride #RepresentationMatters

Painting by Vicki Rosenthal Art titled Book Freedom. The painting is a stack of books with a play on some familiar titles like 1984 or Well Society. We're not Gone With The Wind by Always Beenhere. Other titles are made up: Environmental Respect. Florida is a Drag! LGBTQIA+U. TRANS POWER Change the World Series. Ova-Vender The Superhero of Reproductive Justice Terminates Fascism. Roots Run Deep - Race Wins by D.E.I. Justice. Rise up Against Wholly Caustic Acts 2023. FL Free-Dumb: Observe The Absurd.

Graphic leaflike image with words: Let Freedom Read Day

Image of an open book with Yellow Tape and words: Banned Books Week. Below image states: Oct. 5-11, 2025. BanndBooksWeek.org @BannedBooksWeek #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

Banned Books Week!!!
10/5 - 10/11, 2025

"Book Freedom" art by VickiRosenthal.Art
Actions Defending our Freedom to Read:
*Speak Out Against Book Bans
*Read a Banned Book (check out or buy)
*Support Banned Book Sanctuaries
*Vote for People who Defend our Freedoms

#BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead

Banned Books Week starts tomorrow. Did you know Dan Brown’s THE DAVINCI CODE has been banned for being “blasphemous?” Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs.

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead #thingstodoinchicago

Feature: Banned Books Week 2025 Feature: Banned Books Week 2025 It's that time of year, and the world needs to stand behind free access to reading more than ever, never has Banned Books Week been more important as the USA falls further into fascist propaganda from the far right and religious zealots. Banned Books Week is brought to us by the ALA, thank you for the graphics and resources! Act now - see below for actionable items you can take, some easy as you sit and read this post. I am pulling no punches anymore, I am sick and tired of this country's RIGHTS and FREEDOMS become so trampled by the same party (don't tread on me) who demands free speech for them and small governments, but can't actually abide by privacy and the right to self, what a joke!

We are sharing some action items for #BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomRead #CensorshipIsSo1984