A dream come true: a tour of Oxford’s Bodleian Library with @richove.bsky.social who was so kind. We also witnessed Richard receive the Royal Society of Literature’s Benson Medal—an honor once given to Tolkien, Auden, Forster, Gordimer & Pinter. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

A dream come true: a tour of Oxford’s Bodleian Library with @richove.bsky.social who was so kind. We also witnessed Richard receive the Royal Society of Literature’s Benson Medal—an honor once given to Tolkien, Auden, Forster, Gordimer & Pinter. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

"As Martha Hickson, a librarian in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, says, “When they go after the books, what they’re really going after is those kids who come into my library for a safe space, and I can’t abide by that.”

Check out my friend Elissa’s new blog post. It will come in handy since the U.S. government is pushing out nonsense not backed by science.

“The response to these challenges by the librarians we meet in this quietly unsettling documentary is a mix of disbelief, refusal to bend the knee to encroaching authoritarianism, and quiet heroism.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social @la-cac.org thepuristonline.com/2025/09/the-...

Thank you to American Libraries for featuring That Librarian as a “Great Reads for and About Librarians! americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/o...

“A different kind of superhero movie.” - The Hollywood Reporter See THE LIBRARIANS in UK theaters starting 09/26. In US theaters starting 10/03. Get tickets: TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

“In 2022, fellow librarian Amanda Jones…defended access to information in the teen section of the public library….days later, memes started circulating on social media Several of them included pictures of her face, one with a target emblazoned upon it.” www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2025/0...

Pre-order today for the paperback release on September 30th!

My friend @dshensleyedu.bsky.social is a pretty fabulous school librarian in rural Tennessee!

Are you coming to the SLJ Summit in November and have a great program or initiative you want to share in a lightning round session? Submit your proposal now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Libraries, school/public and some academic ones, have been under attack for FIVE years now. Multiple states have passed laws criminalizing library work and limiting access to to materials in the last few years. They don’t need to burn books if they don’t allow them on shelves to begin with.

Hear clips from @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social in this interview with film participant Amanda Jones

Show is up and NGL it’s deep…. @brookegladstone.bsky.social and @micahloewinger.bsky.social take on this week’s assaults on the 1A. With @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social, @lilymasonphd.bsky.social and the super human librarian, @librarianjones.com — Listen! www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...

Thank you to @brookegladstone.bsky.social and @onthemedia.bsky.social for having me on. It was an honor and a pleasure to discuss @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social film about 37 minutes in. bit.ly/3Vpc8xd

If you get a chance to see @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social, do it! I cried but I always do when @librarianjones.com tells her story.

Headed to St. Louis for #AASL25? Join me & Tom Bober on Oct 15 at Schlafly Public Library! Hosted w/ Left Bank Books, we’ll talk about how Tom’s advice shaped my book and how to stand up for intellectual freedom. RSVP: www.left-bank.com/event/amanda...

This is amazing. Archivists are so great! “An essay series led by the archivist whom President Trump fired will feature voices from across the political spectrum, including those of George W. Bush and Barack Obama.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/a...

The #ACESVCon25 keynote speaker is @librarianjones.com, a school librarian and grassroots organizer in Louisiana fighting against censorship in libraries. She's the author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. aceseditors.org/conference/v... #VCon25 @acesediting.bsky.social

Thank you to @acesediting.bsky.social for asking me to speak at #ACESVCON25 and for allowing me to pre-record since I couldn’t miss work. It was an honor!

Now seems like a good time to remind everyone that @penamerica.bsky.social created an online harassment guide. Look at it. Do it. Stay safe out there! onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org

It’s Library Card Sign-up Month! 📚✨ A library card unlocks stories, knowledge & adventure—perfect for back-to-school. What books do you recommend to new cardholders? Share below! https://bit.ly/3BcM6px

I just heard a pastor say, “How you die does not redeem how you lived.” I’m going to be thinking about that all week.

Excellent episode!!!!!!

“The First Amendment is a big deal in a functioning democracy, so the attack on the freedom to read could be the downfall of our country,” says Laney Hawes, codirector of the TX Freedom to Read.” Everyone in this article is a hero! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Ethan is the definition of an American hero. I’m so thankful for the way he’s championing literature and fighting for access to books. At only 14, he’s already doing remarkable things — and I can’t wait to see the extraordinary path ahead of him at 24, 44, 64, and beyond.

Two high schoolers wrote a love letter about their high school librarian and the banned books club they're part of. This is really moving and thoughtful and a reminder that kids know exactly what the hell is going on right now. www.chalkbeat.org/2025/09/09/s...

Qué tremendo esto. Qué miedo da a donde va el mundo. THE LIBRARIANS | Official Trailer @compo.bsky.social @wurtz3l.bsky.social

September 30th is going to be a big day in more ways than one. Stay tuned!

THE LIBRARIANS documentary to see a nationwide release beginning in October: bookriot.com/the-libraria...

Who is Lori the Librarian, new idol of the book banners? She's a superhero who defaces little free libraries and "takes down" librarians and educators. But *what* is she? A PragerU-like animation by a couple who have been campaigning against DEI for years. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

This film is AMAZING!!! It epitomizes how civil servants have been demonized in the culture wars, and what heroes like you, @librarianjones.com, librarians have always been, and how they're now on the front lines defending on our democracy.

I’m so proud to be a part of this amazing film. The director, producers, and film crew created a work of art.

Huge thanks to the American Booksellers Association for selecting That Librarian as an Indie Next Now in Paperback pick! Grateful to all the indie booksellers championing stories and readers everywhere. www.bookweb.org/news/october...

Nothing humbles you like realizing you’ve reached BC Powder years old.

They’re still at it and I’m still fighting back. 3 years running. I will never back down. Never. Ever. #FreePeopleReadFreely

“And I would’ve gotten away with it if it wasn’t for those meddling kids.” —Robert Judge, probably @la-cac.org www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/new...

School librarians: Your wellness matters. 💚 Join Loida Garcia-Febo for a masterclass on self-care, purpose & resilience. Sept 9 @ 6PM CT. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mR6G1T #AASLGathering #BackToSchool

From the nuances of what book censorship language means to how you can build your own local anti-censorship group, catch up with these 12 previous book censorship posts. That, plus this week's book ban and censorship news: bookriot.com/book-censors...

Fantastic #library experts sharing resources we can all use in our #libraries! @heykellyjensen.bsky.social

Another librarian is fighting back. Let’s help her.

Are you In the Know? Get ready for an unforgettable start to the 2025 AASL National Conference in St. Louis, Oct. 16–18! Before it officially begins, enjoy a full day of tours, a showcase of excellence, and the grand opening of the Exhibit Floor. https://youtu.be/Da2_tOYSACA?feature=shared

Excellent read!

bsky.app/profile/libr... I’ll say it again, loved this book. Brave lady.

My bookclub Tea and Peril loved this book and it provided a lively discussion

My book That Librarian is officially one year old today. The paperback will be released on September 30th. I’m so grateful to all of you and your support. Preorder the paperback today!

Apparently my senator pays dues to the group that targets our library and librarians…. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BAe...

I wrote this piece for Time a year ago. Sadly, the election is deciding the fate of our libraries—just like I warned. Our Librarian of Congress was fired Archives + books erased Funding for IMLS under attack Article: time.com/7011430/libr... Help protect libraries: www.ala.org/advocacy/fun...

As part of the Selected Shorts: Too Hot for Radio episode featuring @roxanegay.bsky.social's "Requiem for a Glass Heart," we share a fascinating talk with @librarianjones.com, author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. Head to our Shorts feed for more. bit.ly/45JXsNk