Most educators still haven’t heard much about this bill or its broader implications for schools, libraries, curriculum, student privacy, and information access. I break down what educators need to know and why it matters #TLSky open.substack.com/pub/aischool...

ALA has finally responded to concerns about Librar Labs.I think they got some things right. I also think some important questions remain unanswered. My latest edition takes a deep dive into the response and what it means for libraries, AI, and our profession open.substack.com/pub/aischool...

“The decline actually ended years ago, and the latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.” abcnews.com/Business/wir...

The cost of e-book licensing to N. America’s public libraries has reached a crisis level—affecting budgets, wait times & access. We’re calling on North America’s Big Five publishers to come to the table. Let’s work together to implement real, sustainable solutions. https://bit.ly/4dBnwj6

School librarians are constantly adapting—and the right professional resources can make all the difference. If you’ve used an AASL publication, share what worked, what resonated, and what’s still needed. Add your perspective through our quick online form. Every insight counts: bit.ly/PubsThatWork

In week 4 of the Page to Practice book club we’re exploring how inquiry-driven learning helps students develop resilience, embrace challenges, and see growth as an ongoing process—not a final product. Join the conversation in the LinkedIn group!

UPDATE: After loud backlash, @KnoxSchools has put ‘ROOTS’, a Pulitzer-prize winning state book, back in schools. tennesseelookout.com/2026/05/26/k...

As promised, an update! An Excellent Example of Public Library Leadership Advocating for School Libraries Teton County Library's Board of Directors has issued a powerful statement against the passage of HR 7661, a national book banning bill. bookriot.com/teton-county...

It's time for school personnel to look at what they've done in the past year. Every year, I create an end of year report. This is my opportunity to show how important my program is. And I keep it simple & well organized. #edusky #TLsky #eoy @glma-inc.bsky.social ticklingtech.com/2026/05/24/e...

I don’t think so, honey: Book banning edition. Jenna Bush Hager nails it on @lasculturistas.bsky.social

AASL announces 2026 Best Digital Tools @aaslala.bsky.social www.ala.org/news/2026/05...

There's a theme in these lawsuits where a librarian has been fired for refusing to remove books or discriminate against LGBTQ+ folks. They are not losing. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/edu...

Because this country likes to forget what it’s capable of, I take it as a duty to remind us. We sit at the brink of the largest decimation of Black political power since the fall of Reconstruction — a Second Redemption. And the end of Black political power means the end of democracy itself.

Some GOOD news coming out of Montgomery County for once. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/edu...

Texas parents deserve to know who is really in the driver seat when it comes to decisions that impact our kids who attend public schools. Spoiler alert: it’s increasingly NOT the elected leaders you would assume have the most say in curriculum and instruction. www.statesman.com/news/educati...

Love this blog post by @heykellyjensen.bsky.social highlighting Letters to the Editor on protecting libraries and advocating on impacts of censorship.

“I Cannot Let These Doctrines Be The Face of My Education”: Elizabethtown (PA) Students Protest Book Bans bookriot.com/elizabethtow...

"Don’t Be Scared tells the story of a boy who wants to connect with his dead mother through the haunted mansion in his town, but actually ends up connecting with his culture through ghostly tales from the past." —Saadia Faruqi mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/05/dont...

"Shadia Amin’s cover illustration and Steve Ponzo’s cover design for Don’t Be Scared is reminiscent of a Scooby-style haunted mansion mystery, which is sure to appeal to readers of all ages." —Saadia Faruqi mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/05/dont...

I love this book so much & have been sharing @sarapennypacker.bsky.social ‘s book with so many readers!

It's Not Either/Or. It's Both/And. On Blink YA & Undermining Literary Choice Young people need access to *all kinds* of books, not just those that pass some kind of purity test. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

For 3 WEEKS ONLY, you can rent the film and post-screening chat on Kinema! Stream the film & learn how censorship is threatening our constitutional rights at the local level with our post-film discussion. Sliding-scale price starts at just $4.99, rent THE LIBRARIANS now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...

“Children’s literature makes room for all of it: the silly, the scary, the real. It can be sophisticated or simple. Young readers love the gross, the ridiculous, & the unexpected. Who are we to dismiss their interests & passions as unworthy?” KQ Blog by @thhslibrary.bsky.social & Jennifer Sturge

The State of Texas is reportedly threatening to take over and disband our elected State Board of Education if members refuse to pass TEA/Morath’s preferred mandatory ELA reading list. The reply that SBOE member, Pam Little, is sending constituents lays it out pretty clearly.

“Call your reps in the Senate & tell them you oppose this unnecessary, cruel bill intended to bully children & create a mass censorship movement … Young people will die as a direct result of this bill, & be indoctrinated w an education that erases entire groups of people & movements in history.”

“I don’t think so, honey. Why are we banning all these books, y’all?” https://on.today.com/4dyg2vQ

TODAY at 4:00pm! We're so excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Varsha Bajaj to launch her new book, ROAR. 💚 Varsha will appear in conversation with her writing partner and our dear friend Andrea White. Don't miss it, friends! buff.ly/f3sCaBx

Kelly and I expose the faulty legal tricks book banners are trying in order to erase people’s stories and take away our rights to access information. I’m grateful for @heykellyjensen.bsky.social (and so many others) for their insight and awesomeness! It takes a village to fight censorship.

An excellent deep dive into censorship numbers by the excellent @heykellyjensen.bsky.social

If you're seeing Pride censorship in U.S. libraries–whether it's from inside the library or from pressure outside–please report it for the annual roundup. You can be anonymous. There are already *several* this year. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Five Years of Banned Books Data and What Do We Know? A look at the most banned authors across these five years, the most targeted books, and the actual ages and publication dates. Spoiler: they're NOT new books. That, plus this week's lengthy book censorship news. bookriot.com/5-years-of-b...

This month’s AASL In the Know highlights upcoming events, leadership news, partnership opportunities, and fresh ways to connect with your professional community. Watch now to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. https://vimeo.com/1189491915

What if assessment in the school library isn’t about grades at all? In this conversation with Elizabeth Burns, discover how everyday practices can reveal student growth, support instruction, and strengthen advocacy. Start small and rethink what assessment can be. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49HPFST

And that's why we've really got to support continuing to fund this program because it's been being cut bit by bit across the country. bookriot.com/dollys-imagi...

#newbooks with a fresh take on legends, fables, and folklore that #middlegrade readers will love! Learn more about these three books with engaging worlds to get lost in 📚

“the reality is, our work has always mattered. The difference is whether or not we make that visible.” knowledgequest.aasl.org/knowing-your...

"Picture books are for everyone!" —Caldecott Honor artist Angie Kang mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/02/cald...

"John Schu, you should have asked me why I chose to write this in free verse—since we both love it so much! It just felt like the perfect way to get inside Wombat’s head and understand her fears and hopes." — @kaaauthor.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/10/cove...

From a picture book biography about a woman who climbed Mount Everest to a guide for burgeoning Asian American activists, these informational texts offer a snapshot of Asian American history.

#Reading #Books #KidLit #Readers #childrensliterature

It's our favorite time of year! Children's Book Week runs from 5/4-5/10. Click the link in our bio for more resources and inspiration for how to celebrate! everychildareader.net/cbw/celebrat...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We applaud our teacher colleagues for their dedicated efforts and special thanks to our Texas librarians who are certified teachers!

These five librarians are running for state political offices across the country. Here's why they're running, and why librarians make good candidates. bookriot.com/librarians-r...

“Timed to anchor Memorial Day weekend viewing, Kanopy spotlights ‘The Librarians,’ inviting audiences to engage with a story that is both timely and enduring, as the nation reflects on civic values and shared freedoms.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

This is the first time that the Pulitzers have honored work from Texas Monthly. Read his story in full here: txmnth.ly/4tPVDcx

Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing, for his heartrending, first-person account of his family’s fight for survival during last year’s devastating Central Texas floods.

Hey folks doing important anti-censorship and intellectual freedom work: Nomination someone doing this work! I suspect we get so caught up in the work itself that we don't stop to recognize it. But I know there are brilliant folks out there working tirelessly. Take a minute to recognize them!

Check out the artwork for #FreedomToRead Week #BannedBooks Week October 4-10, 2026. The theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” #TLSky #EduSky Three illustrations show how libraries & access to information enrich lives. #kidlit #mglit #yalit Check it out www.oif.ala.org/banned-books...

Rich in Color has a list of the 10 best young adult books about censorship. Hyun Sook and I wrote 30% of them.

#BannedBooksWeek 2026 will be held Oct 4-10! For this year's theme, we enlisted 3 award-winning artists: Hyesu Lee, Loveis Wise, and Mikey Burton. Each offered a distinct perspective on the ways books enrich our lives—and why we should all #LetBooksBe. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eCozwz