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[Carla Hayden @LibnOfCongress]

Libraries are safe places where you can broaden your world, engage on a wide range of viewpoints, and are opportunity centers for all users.
To my fellow librarians and library workers - keep up the good work. You inspire me everyday.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone.

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

Here in Illinois, we are banning hate, not books.

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

Here in Illinois, we don’t hide from the truth. We embrace our history, all of it.

I was proud to join my fellow governors earlier this month in demanding our textbook publishers stand strong against pressure for censorship in our schools.

It’s time we push back.

[SchoolLibraryJournal @sljournal]

"I’m always interested in taking the straw of my life and spinning it into gold, so that some young person understands the straw of their lives can be gold as well."
https://t.co/MRbaopa2Fl

[Amanda Gorman @TheAmandaGorman]

So the parent who got my inaugural poem The Hill We Climb banned for elementary students @BGEC_Bobcats has ties to WHITE SUPREMACIST ORGS. Anyone surprised?@MiamiDadeCounty This is a shame for the children in your school system who deserve to have access to poetry.

[Amanda Gorman @TheAmandaGorman]

So they ban my book from young readers, confuse me with @oprah , fail to specify what parts of my poetry they object to, refuse to read any reviews, and offer no alternatives…Unnecessary #bookbans like these are on the rise, and we must fight back 👊🏿 DONATE here: https://t.co/QFjBGwYDCL

[U2 @U2]

Bono and The Edge perform a #TinyDesk concert. Out now. #U2SOS40

@nprmusic

https://t.co/4ZC004knVh

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

To mollify parents and obey new state laws, teachers are cutting all sorts of things from their lessons.
https://t.co/QeV4YbwHgB

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

A6: NCTE's Definition of Literacy in a Digital Age makes it clear that the continued evolution of curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice itself is necessary. https://t.co/nR8buldl3c #NCTEchat

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

“Writing is an important form of self-expression and communication, as well as a tool for thinking, reflecting, and learning.” —NCTE Position Statement on Writing Instruction in School. Find more statements and best practice guidelines at https://t.co/rRaUqOA04j. #WhyIWrite

[Mallory McMorrow @MalloryMcMorrow]

Senator Lana Theis accused me by name of grooming and sexualizing children in an attempt to marginalize me for standing up against her marginalizing the LGBTQ community...in a fundraising email, for herself.

Hate wins when people like me stand by and let it happen. I won't.

[U2 @U2]

The brave people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom -- and for ours -- in the face of unspeakable violence and an unjust invasion. More than 4 million people, mostly women and children, have had to flee for their lives -- a population nearly the size of Ireland.

[Goodreads @goodreads]

What was the last book you rated 5 stars?

[U2 @U2]

‘I’ve a tradition of sending a limerick to @SpeakerPelosi’s St. Patrick’s Day lunch over the years. This year the limerick is irregular & not funny at all. We stand with the people of Ukraine & their leader. It wasn’t written to be published, but since it’s out, here it is.’-Bono

[Rachel Martin @rachelnpr]

Dudamel is a genius. And sure, I understand the reverence audiences have for classical music but why can’t going to the symphony also be a party?! 💃💃

[Matthew Torres @News_MTorres]

While promoting his plan to eliminate grocery taxes, a customer strongly expressed disapproval over a maskless Youngkin.

"Governor, where is your mask?"

"We're all making choices today."

"Yeah, look around you governor, you're in Alexandria. Read the room buddy!"

@wusa

[Yo-Yo Ma @YoYo_Ma]

Some musical gratitude for all the healthcare workers who do the impossible every day.

Simple Gifts, #songsofcomfort

[Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds]

Last night, Canada honoured me with a Governor General's Award and this video. I'm not crying. It's just maple syrup. @stevenpage is a friend and legend for wasting this amazing song on me. Thank you to Her Excellency, @GGCanada, Mary Simon. #GGAwards @CanadasNAC I'm a wreck.