Taking a social media hiatus this weekend to binge movies, read, and hang with my family. If you need me and we’re friends, you know how to reach me. Pic of a beautiful bouquet sent to me by my longtime friend Rachelle. She is one of my favorite people and I don’t know what I’d do without her!

“That’s adorable. BURN!” 🤣🤣🤣 Why is Senator Library Hater Blake Miguez such a tool? He should have kept that comment in his drafts but he couldn’t help himself. Most of our Louisiana legislators are racist morons. Hopefully the people have had enough by next election.

In my promise to match people’s energy this week, I have succeeded. In my promise to use less social media, I have failed. But do I have regrets? Nope.

Meg Medina is an inspiring advocate for young readers, and used her platform at the LOC to champion diverse stories, literacy, and the power of books to connect communities. I’m excited about this conversation we will be having!

Tomorrow is May 12th, which means The Last Dragon House by Liv Mae Morris will be out and it is middle grade! Stop by your local Indy bookstore and pick up a copy. If you don’t have an Indy bookstore, you can find it at www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-d...

Free streaming window ends THIS SATURDAY! Watch now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

Louisiana used US House maps that had been ruled to be unconstitutional for past elections, with Republicans previously arguing months-long lead times were too short to change election maps. What’s different now? #lalege #lagov

REDISTRICTING: Tensions erupted Friday as Republican state lawmakers presented new election maps to eliminate one or both of Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional districts. @wesmuller.bsky.social was there.

Pride Month in US Libraries: How to Prepare and Help Track Targeted Attacks in 2026 bookriot.com/how-to-prepa...

“I will not tell lies.” Graphic courtesy of Utahns United for Public Education on FB. www.facebook.com/share/18QYFb...

Honored you took these words to heart--you exemplify them!!

I heard @samiraahmed.bsky.social say this at AASL23 and it’s stuck with me ever since. I have it tattooed on my wrist as a reminder. Don’t waste the gifts you’ve been given. Use them for good.

Another excellent article by @deecherrywriter.bsky.social! antigravitymagazine.com/feature/we-g...

I never dreamed in a million years I’d be keynoting a conference alongside Laurie Halse Anderson and Yo-Yo Ma and I’m crying tears of gratitude. I am honored and so thankful to the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL). www.arsl.org/2026-confere...

Librarians - this survey looks to measure the impact of new phone free laws on library usage. Please add your voices!

We win the fight against book bans by showing up everywhere all the time. So if there's a board meeting, election, rally, petition, campaign, party tag us in your posts about it so we can boost it. Can't guarantee we'll repost all of them in a timely manner, but we'll do our best...

My hero, Amanda Jones (@librarianjones.com) and I chat on the podcast Always Authors—about Judy Blume, dogs, social media, the terrors of public speaking, and why kids aren’t reading these days.

I’m voting for Rubia Garcia! It’s time Louisiana has better leaders.

“If we’re not willing to invest in our communities so they can successfully navigate the digital divide and digital citizenry, we will not be equipped to continue to be a nation of, by and for the people.” 19thnews.org/2026/04/book...

BREAKING: We're suing Louisiana officials for suspending the state's primary election after voting has already begun. On the heels of a Supreme Court decision that eviscerated protections for voters of color, elected officials jumped at the chance to disenfranchise people — we won't allow it.

I hope this is still up in a few weeks! www.bbc.com/news/article...

In today's @pubperspectives.bsky.social: - PEN America announces The Rutherford County Library Alliance will receive the 2026 PEN/Benenson Courage Award. - @peninternational.bsky.social releases its annual international case list of persecuted writers. publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/pen-...

A good read. At his confirmation hearing, Kennedy emphasized “radical transparency”. Yet, his actions indicate the opposite. Offices of public information were gutted. There is a backlog of ~ 267,000 FOIA requests are unanswered. This speaks volumes www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Teachers! Librarians! Writers! Which Publisher Has Won the Most Sibert Honors? tinyurl.com/bde6cn6v #TLSky #Skybrarian #ScholLibraries #kidlit #edusky @fuse8.bsky.social @100scopenotes.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social

So you've sent your postcards and the staff at your House Representative's office recognize your phone number? What's next? Here are some ways to amplify your voice & put more pressure on your reps to oppose HR 7661...

Parents & caregivers, how do you ensure that the “right book” reaches your reluctant reader? Why not start at the library? Expert assistance is available from librarians who are specially trained in connecting readers to their ideal books. buff.ly/CvY8qgd #Parents #Caregivers #Library #Libraries

Finally, some good news: workers at Hachette are unionizing, and you can sign an open letter of support. This is the way! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Big week planned for the last few days of School Library Month: 1. Submit my monthly report to the Illuminati. 2. Launder fine money for our subterranean librarian empire. 3. Finalize the “old book smell” mind control fragrance in the lab. 4. Distribute secretly coded zines for the deep state.

MAGA accounts are pushing Trump’s White House ballroom as the solution to last night’s shooting. A ballroom isn’t the problem here. Will every school get a ballroom to protect our students?

Read more about the broad coalition of organizations, publishers, authors, booksellers, and librarians who signed a joint statement opposing HR 7661, the national book ban proposed by Republicans in the House

Did you know that Dolly’s Imagination Library has given away 314,857,134 books since 1995? That blows my mind! imaginationlibrary.com

Yes he should have.

From @aftnh.bsky.social members helping a student belong through sign language, to school librarian Amanda Jones (@librarianjones.com) standing up for the freedom to read in Louisiana, to @nysut.bsky.social educators helping create classrooms where students can focus and connect. #PublicSchoolProud

From librarian criminalization bills to evaluating sources when reading and sharing information, catch up with these previous book censorship stories. That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news: bookriot.com/book-censors...

BREAKING: The Pentagon has fired the Stars and Stripes ombudsman — the role Congress created to protect the military paper's editorial independence — after she publicly criticized the DOD's overhaul of the publication. w/ @liamjscott.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

During #NationalLibraryWeek, we’re proud to lift up Louisiana school librarian Amanda Jones and her work standing up for students’ freedom to read. #PublicSchoolProud 📚 aftvoices.org/fighting-boo...

You're already a reader. You already believe in libraries. Now it’s time to lead. When readers and library supporters like you step into leadership roles, they help shape the future of their communities. buff.ly/mBJm7wT #NationalLibraryWeek #library #libraries #librarianship #Read #Reading

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day! Share your story, thank a worker, or encourage library cards. #TakeActionForLibrariesDay #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #ForOurLibraries

Thank you so much for being a part of our Wonder issue and inspiring kids everywhere. We ❤️ your story!!! 🙌🙌🙌

Sigh……

It's THANK YOU for Libraries Day. 📚 @infoweaver.bsky.social @librarianjones.com @alphacentauri53.bsky.social @snackeru.bsky.social #Library #Libraries

It's normal in libraries to see a small number of book challenges by parents & patrons who have concerns about content. Today, however, 92% come from organized groups, including officials and dark money groups like Citizens for a New LA. It's time we reclaim our libraries for the people they serve.

On this Right to Read Day 2026, Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship stands with our libraries, stands for the rights of families to make their own choices, stands against book bans, and stands for the freedom to read freely. And yes, we will always stand in the way. Find out more: www.la-cac.org

Thank you to PBS Books for highlighting my book today! Much appreciated.

It's #NationalLibraryWeek! Take time to discover what brings you joy at your library: browse the shelves, join a book club, attend a program, or get started on your next creative project in a makerspace. Be sure to visit your library or ilovelibraries.org and celebrate your library all week long!

School libraries are the heart of learning 💙 a place where every student belongs, every question is welcome, and every story matters. Celebrate your school librarian this April! #SchoolLibraryMonth - Amanda Kordeliski, AASL President #AASLslm #AASL

We’re so excited to have @librarianjones.com join us for our online screening and conversation next Tuesday @ 5pm! Join us and let’s celebrate and get educated during National Library Week! Tix: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

I didn’t know Sally Field was going to be in this movie! If you haven’t read the book, it’s a must read. youtu.be/b14IFe4an5k?...

LA-CAC has joined 100+ advocacy groups, publishers, booksellers, and parent orgs in opposing H.R. 7661, the national book ban bill. Take action: 1. Urge your rep to vote NO via EveryLibrary: tinyurl.com/hapf2m9r 2. LA residents contact our congressional delegation: tinyurl.com/a63pdnps