Today is Take Action for Libraries Day, a reminder that access to information matters. Right now, H.R. 7661 is moving through Congress. The bill would allow the federal government to withhold funding from schools that provide materials deemed “sexually oriented”.

Today is all about celebrating the ways libraries connect with & support our communities, & how we can be part of that impact. Here are a few ways to get involved: • Sign up for a library card • Attend a library program • Volunteer your time or skills • Advocate for library funding

Happy National Library Workers Day! Today we’re celebrating our incredible librarians who do so much more than manage books. You spark curiosity, support students and teachers, and create welcoming spaces where learning comes to life every day. Thank you for all you do to make a lasting impact!

Celebrating Right to Read Day! Today, as part of National Library Week, we celebrate Right to Read Day, a day to honor the freedom to read and the dedicated librarians who protect that right every single day. #RightToRead #NationalLibraryWeek #FBISD #FreedomToRead #NoOnHR7661

Happy National Librarian Day! A huge thank you to the incredible librarians of Fort Bend ISD for inspiring a love of reading, supporting students, and creating welcoming spaces for learning every day. We appreciate you and your hard work; your impact goes far beyond the library shelves!

Rebuking President Trump, Congress votes to maintain most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, and archives. www.everylibrary.org/congress2026... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

This Black History Month, let’s honor the power of stories, especially those by Black authors that have been challenged or banned in Texas schools and beyond. Censorship erases voices and lived experiences, but your choice to read and uplift these books keeps those voices alive. #blackhistorymonth

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” #alexpretti #bannedbooks #1984

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is just as relevant today as it was nearly 60 years ago. We must continue his fight to end racial injustice and discrimination, and his urging for Americans to live up to their ideals of equality, freedom, and unity.

Texas A&M’s decision to remove Plato from a philosophy course is just another example of Texas restricting access to ideas and texts officials deem inappropriate, proving book bans aren’t really about protecting children. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/u...

This decision is an assault on both our constitutional and parental rights. While book banners claimed they sought only to remove specific books from school libraries, these actions suggest a broader effort to impose their moral standards on the wider community. www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...

Several Texas school districts have turned to AI to review their library collections and ensure they are compliant with SB 13. Who do you trust more: ChatGPT or a real life librarian? www.statesman.com/politics/art...

Fantastic news for Texans! Texas law requiring bookstores to rate titles for sexual content ruled unconstitutional www.expressnews.com/politics/art...

New Braunfels ISD is closing its MS and HS libraries’ doors to students while they review their entire 50,000+ collection to ensure the district is in compliance with SB 13. And right-wing Republican lawmakers cheer…🤬 bookriot.com/new-braunfel...

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the strength and contributions of Indigenous communities in the United States and across the Americas.

As Banned Books Week 2025 comes to a close, we decided to share a quick analysis of the 54 books challenged in Fort Bend ISD since 2022. 6 of those books were found in both MS & HS libraries. 📚94% of the challenges occurred in 2024. #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd #fbisd

Book censorship in schools has reached a new apex, becoming a routine and expected part of school operations, particularly in states like Texas, which recorded 1,781 total bans in the 2024-25 school year. Read more at: pen.org/report/the-n... #bannedbooksweek @txfreedomread.bsky.social

It's finally ready! October's most anticipated release, w/ the possible exception of The Life of a Showgirl, is The Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the November School Board Elections. If you hate book bans, read this to know who to vote for and who to campaign against! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Boy Toy was banned in Fort Bend ISD in April 2025. #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #boytoy #fortbendisd

🚨UPDATE 🚨 The Haters was banned in February 2025. #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek

🚨UPDATE🚨 A Clockwork Orange was removed from all FBISD libraries in February 2025. #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #fortbendisd

Published in 1999, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky was the 3rd most banned book in 2024. The novel was mostly challenged due to claims of sexually explicit content, LGBTQIA+ content, depiction of sexual assault, depiction of drug use, and profanity. #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek

Since November 2023, Fort Bend ISD has banned 11 books at the elementary school level, including Becoming Billie Holiday and Powers of a Girl. The full list of books can be found on the district's library media services website: www.fortbendisd.com/Page/169440 #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek

A big shout out to all of our amazing Fort Bend ISD teachers! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students! #worldteachersday

Fort Bend ISD added Stephen King’s It to the Do Not Purchase list in November 2024, as it violated the EFB local policy (NOT the law). apnews.com/article/step... Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says

Looking for a book to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month? Here our a few of our recommendations: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez, a heartfelt story about identity, family expectations, and self-discovery.

The Board will consider changes to EFB (Local) - Library Materials, on Monday, 8 September. The current policy was passed last year and resulted in books that do not violate the law being removed from our libraries. The proposed updates can be found here: meetings.boardbook.org/Documents/We...

Your assignment this week (once you're done enjoying the long weekend of course): Make your plans for Banned Books Week. It's October 5-11. Here are some events & actions we're recommending docs.google.com/document/u/1...

Happy Labor Day! Today, we're honoring the library workers across the country whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries and our communities strong. Libraries work because library workers do! ALA offices are closed in observance.

Happy Labor Day! On this Labor Day, we stand with Texas school librarians and teachers, honoring their dedication and resilience as they face the added challenges brought by SB 13 while continuing to nurture students’ love of learning. #freedomtoread #happylaborday #SB13

Wonderful news for Texas public schools!

As students across Texas head back to school this week, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in Texas public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies geared toward restricting books.

Sometimes, the truth about censorship doesn’t come from public meetings. It comes from inside the system. Teachers, librarians, and even district staff may witness policies or actions that violate intellectual freedom but fear speaking out. Let’s make sure we honor their courage.

“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries. bookriot.com/penguin-rand... via @heykellyjensen.bsky.social

Great job Rhode Island!

Happy First Day of School! We hope everyone has a great day back and we look forward to a fantastic year!

As students head back to school, let’s not forget the frontline defenders of the freedom to read: classroom teachers and librarians. Here’s how you can help: 🍎 Speak up at school board meetings 📢 Support diverse, honest curricula 📝 Send a note of encouragement 📚 Donate books or resources

Happy Independence Day! Our recommended reading for today, the Declaration of Independence. Together we celebrate and remember our Founding Fathers' intent: to establish a nation based on individual liberty, self-governance, and the rejection of tyranny.

Help name the best books for children and young adults of the past 25 years. Our poll closes this Sunday.

Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for Position 5. If you support our libraries and librarians, our kids first amendment rights, and live on the East side of the district, we encourage you to apply! fortbendisd.com/boardvacancy

#Caturday 🧵: We heard a lot of stupefied reactions to the news that "The Complete Book of Cats" and "The New Encyclopedia of the Cat" were among nearly 600 titles pulled from school library shelves recently in Monroe County, TN. pen.org/magic-tree-h...

25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond