New York: Want to take action? ⁠Join read-ins in Albany & NYC on 12/8 to demand Governor Hochul sign the Freedom to Read Act! @penamerica.bsky.social @americanbookseller.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social ⁠ Registration for Albany: https://bit.ly/4rDo4Kb #libraryadvocate #freedomtoread

NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court! A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so. Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)

That’s a wrap. Thank you for fighting censorship with us! Let's keep this momentum going until we gather again October 4-10, 2026, because every week is #BannedBooksWeek and we are stronger TOGETHER! #CensorshipIsSo1984

It's #LetFreedomReadDay! Take at least ONE action today to defend the freedom to read. When we all #UniteAgainstBookBans, we can make a difference. All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact! #BannedBooksWeek 🧵 Check out the thread below or UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ for some ideas 👇

It's #LetFreedomReadDay! The freedom to read is under attack — what are you doing about it? All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact!

5 minutes. That's all it takes to start fighting book bans. It's #LetFreedomReadDay. We're asking you to do at least one thing today to fight censorship. Then keep doing it! bit.ly/LetFreedomReadDay We're stronger TOGETHER. #CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooksWeek

“Americans are curious, inquisitive, learning, and enriching themselves…” Banned Books Week honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social knows we need the right to read to understand each other. Full interview: youtu.be/Gm4-SOEwEYk #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 w/@topshelfcomix.bsky.social

Book banners say they are only targeting pornography and books with no literary merit. Since 2021, works by more than a dozen #NobelPrizeForLiterature-winning authors have been banned in U.S. school districts. https://pen.org/nobel-prize-winners-banned/ #BannedBooksWeek

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

For #BannedBooksWeek, find highlights from our “Banned Books from the Big Chair” booth at this year's @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference. Read more details in our articles from @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social and @uabookbans.bsky.social on our Academic Freedom hub: www.sagepub.com/our-initiati...

Join #BannedBooksWeek and prepare for the #AmericanRevolution250 by participating in the @ncacensorship.bsky.social read-ins of historical fiction "Chains" by @halseanderson.bsky.social Host an event or find one near you. Read: www.righttoreadnight.com www.zinnedproject.org/materials/ch...

Thank you Rep. @raskin.house.gov for your resolution on the House floor recognizing #BannedBooksWeek! We're grateful for the support of library champions in Congress who are showing up for libraries, library workers, and intellectual freedom. Full resolution: raskin.house.gov/_cache/files...

What does it really mean when a book is banned? ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom breaks down the difference between challenges, restrictions, and bans—and how we’re fighting censorship every day. Join the fight: UniteAgainstBookBans.org Donate to ALA: ilovelibraries.org/1984 #BannedBooksWeek

TODAY: Don't miss an afternoon of programs with our friends at Booklist, including a panel with @ashleyhopeperez.bsky.social @kellyyang.bsky.social @jarrettdapier.bsky.social 😍

Today at 3:00 pm CT. Find inspiration and ideas for your own advocacy from the students on the front lines of the fight against censorship. bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans #BannedBooksWeek

"I believe in kids. I believe that this influx of book bannings that are happening over the last couple of years will only encourage kids to be better, honestly." Tiffany D Jackson on the power of young people. youtu.be/kPANuBnILMQ?... w/@sagepub.com #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

It's #BannedBooksWeek. @ala-booklist.bsky.social & @oif.bsky.social have a free workshop on Thur. 10/9 full of resources to help combat book challenges. Registration is free: bit.ly/3KlmknK Stay tuned for our book panel feat. @jarrettdapier.bsky.social, @kellyyang.bsky.social, & Ashley Hope Pérez!

TOMORROW: Join #BannedBooksWeek youth honorary chair Iris Mogul & student advocates from around the country for a conversation about how young people can fight book bans! 10/8, 3pmCT bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 w/ @ncacensorship.bsky.social

The Eleanor Roosevelt Center in partnership with PEN America, presents the 2025 Banned Book Awards! ervk.org/banned-books The ceremony will celebrate authors and activists who are bravely fighting for the right to have their incredible stories heard.

What's Your Freedom to Read Advocate Personality? Take the Quiz here: quiz.tryinteract.com#/68d400f64d6...

What is YOUR favorite banned book? Here are a few of the answers we heard from attendees at this year's @bkbookfest.bsky.social. Leave a comment to tell us yours. #BannedBooksWeek #FreeTheBooks #CensorshipIsSo1984

"I’m promoting banned/challenged books for the whole month of October. I have a post it note inside each book explaining why it has come under scrutiny. I think it deserves more than a week to be recognized." -Pam S. Join us in celebrating the freedom of expression: https://lflib.org/bbw

This #BannedBooksWeek, PEN America is joining forces with more than 30 groups Standing Together for the Freedom to Read. Together, we call for the end to the authoritarian tactic of banning books. Learn more—and take the pledge to stand together against book bans at: act.pen.org/a/standing-t...

You still have time to join this program! Learn about peer-support resources from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social for dealing with cesnorship attempts in libraries. ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooksWeek

TOMORROW: Join @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @oif.bsky.social staff to learn about Law for Librarians & Intellectual Freedom Helplines, how these programs provide censorshp support, and other resources for our communities. ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

RM starting off Banned Books Week with us 💜 #readbannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #kimnamjoon

Each new school year brings a fresh wave of attempts to censor school libraries, often built on misleading claims. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom investigates a site spreading disinformation. Read: https://www.oif.ala.org/take-back-the-right-to-read/ #BannedBooksWeek

“This concept that small group of people, whatever their motivations, get to choose for the overwhelming majority of people is absurd. It is tyranny.” @halseanderson.bsky.social speaks up from the Big Chair! w/ @sagepub.com youtu.be/dhsqHBpU2Pk?... #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

It's that time of year again... is there anything spookier than impediments to free and open access to information? We think not!! Make sure you follow along with us this Banned Books Week—we'll be sharing all the resources, updates and cool events they don't want you to know about.

When #BannedBooksWeek began in 1982, book censorship was on the rise in schools, libraries, and bookstores. In 2025, we are facing many of the same challenges in the same spaces and at a different velocity. https://ncte.org/blog/2025/10/banned-books-week/ #CensorshipIsSo1984 #NCTE #FreedomToRead

Take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans @la-cac.org @aaslala.bsky.social

Banned Books Week takes place October 5-11, 2025. The annual event raises awareness of the harm and the rising trend of book challenges and bans, especially targeting books by and about LGBTQ people and books about race and racism.

Coming up today at 4pm ET / 3pm CT! Register for free at www.ala.org/bbooks/events

It's #BannedBooksWeek! Join us in celebrating access to all books all week. Learn more about how to get involved: https://lflib.org/bbw

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights. Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights. https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

It’s Banned Books Week! A time to honor books that challenge ideas and fight censorship. These stories make us think and unite us. What’s your favorite banned book? Tell us below! #BannedBooksWeek #ReadFreely #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi

Banned Books Week starts TODAY! Show your support for sharing banned books with a This Library Shares Banned Books Sign from our online store: lflib.org/banned-boo...

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom." #BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984 youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...

❗ Hosting an upcoming #BannedBooksWeek event? Make sure to submit it to the Banned Books Week Event Calendar to reach a wider audience, or find an event near you today! https://bannedbooksweek.org/events/ @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social#BannedBooksWeek#CensorshipIsSo1984 #UniteAgainstBookBans

A group that has shown up without fail in the fight against censorship: young people! Find inspiration – and ideas for your own advocacy – from the students on the front lines during this virtual program on 10/8 at 3 pm PT. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans

Are you hosting a Banned Books week event or display? Don't forget to add it to our free event calendar! bannedbooksweek.org/events/

George Takei was named honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek! Who saw his keynote speech at our Annual Convention in Baltimore? As a longtime member of the @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social Coalition, NCTE supports the right to read during Banned Books Week and every day. Get involved: bannedbooksweek.org

We are so excited to announce the #BannedBooksWeek honorary chair for 2025: legendary actor/author/activist GEORGE TAKEI! "Please stand with me in opposing censorship, so that we all can find ourselves — and each other — in books.” bannedbooksweek.org/legendary-ac... @georgetakei.bsky.social

Order today to ensure you have your #CensorshipIsSo1984 materials in time for #BannedBooksWeek! Join us October 5-11, 2025!

‪ #BannedBooksWeek is just around the corner! We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order NOW to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984 Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs at bit.ly/BBWk1984

Have you stocked up for #BannedBooksWeek? We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order by Sept 18 to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984 Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs A bit.ly/BBWk1984

We're just a month away from this year's Banned Books Week, October 5-11! Join us to remind the world that Censorship Is So 1984! www.ala.org/news/2025/09...

It's the last day for the Big Chair at #ALAAC25! Come by the Grand Hall now to tell your banned books story! W/ @sagepub.com @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social

Don't miss the amazing Writer's Block exhibit in the Grand Hall at #ALAAC25! Find it next to the Big Chair & meet artist Sheryl Oring! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Love this @oif.bsky.social ! Look at #KidlitSky authors @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social in the #ALAAC25 Big Chair telling their (& JACOB's) #bannedbook story in the Grand Hall! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social