Back again reading from another challenged book of mine. #EachKindness. Let’s spark conversations, challenge perspectives and stand firm for beloved stories. #BannedBooksWeek
Actor and activist LeVar Burton was on The 11th Hour to discuss the book bans that we’re currently facing in the U.S. He said the unprecedented increase is “alarming,” but it has an upside: It’s forcing us to talk about who we want to be as a nation. https://t.co/TIOgz4Khl5
TOMORROW! We'll be live tweeting @johngreen, @MikeCurato, @FReadomFighters's Becky Calzada & #BannedBooksWeek Youth Honorary Chair Da’Taeveyon Daniels's conversation about the impact of book bans & how they've taken action to fight censorship. Register: https://t.co/XaX9ckjwdQ
"Let our rallying cry be clear: censorship has no place in our classrooms, and we stand united to protect the right to learn and the freedom to explore diverse ideas. 1/2
#UniteAgainstBookBans
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Bestselling author Jason Reynolds’ new children’s book was inspired by a photo of people dancing in a library, celebrating Langston Hughes.
He hopes the story encourages children to see the library as “a place for freedom.”
Reading from my banned books all week long. (A little late due to flood). Educators: What did you find valuable about teaching RED AT THE BONE? What can students gain from reading it? Comment/DM your role and school/district. I’d love to hear from you. #BannedBooksWeek
News Release: MSDE has recently announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals. These IEGs, established by the federal government and adopted by MSDE, play a crucial role in determining eligibility for free or reduced-price meals in child nutrition programs.
Learn more: https://t.co/fB4iHtQk4K
NYPL is dedicated to the free and open access of information and knowledge—a mission that is directly opposed to censorship.
This #BannedBooksWeek (Oct 1–7), join NYPL in the nationwide effort to protect the freedom to read and #UniteAgainstBookBans! https://t.co/okpVJPT4nd
Promotional tools for #BannedBooksWeek are available on the ALA website https://t.co/ZOIg735cBd
and the Banned Books Week website. https://t.co/akGAKICzWn
#LetFreedomRead
#YomKippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is a time of deep reflection and spiritual renewal in the Jewish tradition. It is a time for fasting, prayer, and fostering inner peace.
MSDE wishes everyone observing Yom Kippur a meaningful day of personal growth and forgiveness.
Learn more: https://t.co/9EuScvVq0D
American Library Association (ALA) Releases Preliminary #Data on 2023 Book Challenges; Highest Number of Book Challenges Since ALA Began Compiling This Data More Than 20 Years Ago https://t.co/ProJPJMMD5 #libraries#books