The freedoms we cherish, including the freedom to read, think, and speak openly — are safeguarded by those who have served. On Veterans Day, we express our gratitude to all who have defended these rights and the democratic principles that sustain them. #VeteransDay

Stories shape understanding. Limiting access to them limits our freedom to learn. HB 900 would have silenced countless voices — from classic authors to today’s storytellers — by forcing schools to pull books that mention sex or relationships. That’s censorship, plain and simple.

The fight for the freedom to read continues. In November 2023, the Freedom to Read Foundation and AASL filed an amicus curiae brief supporting a challenge to Texas law HB 900, which threatened the First Amendment rights of booksellers, publishers, authors, and students. tr.ee/4XlSHYFTGw

What’s scarier than ghosts, ghouls, or goblins? A banned book collecting dust. 👀📚 #ReadingIsPower #BooksAreMagic #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely #BooksNotBans #LetBooksBeBooks #RightToRead #BannedBooksWeek #UncensoredStories #ReadWithoutLimits #ProtectBooks #StoriesForAll #Halloween

Books have been banned. Voices have been silenced. This award celebrates those who refuse to let censorship win. Carrying her spirit forward, we celebrate champions of free expression🏆 Join us alongside @eleanorrooseveltcenter on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 7:00 PM EST

This en banc decision ignores and upends long-standing precedent meant to safeguard a diversity of ideas in public institutions. For the people who rely on these books, this isn't abstract–it affects access, knowledge, and community. #ConstitutionDay

This Suicide Prevention Month, let’s fight to ensure every young person can access the support, community, and information they deserve to not just survive, but thrive💜 #SuicidePreventionDay

600 typewriters. 21 cages. One message. First shown on the site of the Nazi book burnings in Berlin, and now continuing its journey around the world. Seen here at the ALA, the work reminds us: the fight for free expression is far from over. #FreedomToRead #WritersBlock #SherylOring #Censorship

At the Freedom to Read Foundation, we protect the First Amendment rights—because without access to knowledge, there is no informed public. And without an informed public, there is no democracy. 🇺🇸Defend the freedom to read. #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely #BooksNotBans

Whatever reader you are, your story matters. This Pride Month, read with pride. 🏳️‍🌈 Share your reader type your friends! 📚💬✨ #PrideReads #ReadWithPride

Since its debut, Writer’s Block has traveled to Berlin’s Jewish Museum, Budapest’s National Library, and the Boston Public Library—keeping the conversation alive. FTRF is a proud sponsor of this important art installation at #ALAAC25 Freedom of expression isn’t guaranteed. It’s defended.

This #Juneteenth, we lift our voices to defend the freedom to read, denounce censorship, and celebrate diverse literature. Join us in sparking conversation! 📅 June 19 – Host or attend a Juneteenth Watch Party 📚 June 21 – Virtual Author Read-In | 12–2 PM EST ➡️ Details at ReadStrongAmerica.org

This #PrideMonth, we honor the power of LGBTQ+ stories and fight back against the rising tide of book bans that aim to erase them. 🏳️‍🌈 At the Freedom to Read Foundation, we defend your right to find yourself in the pages—no matter who you are or who you love.

We’re proud to honor Skip Dye, SVP of Library Sales & Digital Strategy at Penguin Random House, with the 2025 FTRF Roll of Honor Award! Skip’s tireless advocacy fuels our fight against censorship. #ReadingIsPower #BooksAreMagic #FreedomToRead

⭐️Panelist Spotlight: Author of Sink and God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer—winner of the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize—Joseph Earl Thomas brings bold storytelling and deep critical insight to this year’s FTRF Virtual President’s Program. June 5 | 7–8:30 p.m. ET. www.ftrf.org/news/701797/...

Join us June 5! The Freedom to Read Foundation’s Virtual President’s Program is happening 7–8:30 p.m. ET. Hear from President Sophia Sotilleo and others on defending the First Amendment and fighting censorship in 2025. ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #freepeoplereadfreely

Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller is a bold, heartwarming reminder that stories—especially the ones someone tries to silence—have the power to change lives. Have you read it yet? Tell us what you think! 👇 #ReadingIsPower #BooksAreMagic #FreedomToRead

NEW: ALA denounces yesterday's unlawful firing of Dr. Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights at the Library of Congress. Dr. Perlmutter has led the US Copyright Office with integrity, intelligence and an understanding of intellectual property issues. 1/2

To the moms raising readers—and fighting book bans while they’re at it—thank you. You protect more than stories. You protect the right to learn. Happy Mother’s Day from FTRF. 💛📚 #MothersDay #FreedomToRead #MomsAgainstBookBans #FTRF

Across the country, lawyers and communities are coming together for the National Law Day of Action to defend the rule of law, judicial independence, and the right to equal justice. 📍Find an opportunity near you to stand up for justice: lawdayofaction.org #LawDay2025 #JusticeForAll #RuleOfLaw

We appreciate your support 🙌 @greenwell.bsky.social

The books someone didn’t want you to read are often the ones you’ll never forget. They’re bold, brilliant, funny, fierce — and totally worth flipping the page for. So today, take a stand and share your stories oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edi... #worldbookday2025 #ReadingIsPower

Huge thanks to everyone who participated in Banned Books on the Run. We couldn’t have done it without you 🫶 #ReadingIsPower #BooksAreMagic #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely #BooksNotBans #LetBooksBeBooks #RightToRead #BannedBooksWeek #UncensoredStories #ReadWithoutLimits #ProtectBooks #StoriesForAll

What it's REALLY like working in a library. (🎶 "Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?" 🎶) #library #libraries #librarians #libsky #booksky #booktok #partofyourworld #musical #decorah #iowa

Take Action for Libraries Today! 📣 Libraries empower communities, protect access to information, and open doors to opportunity. Your voice matters—stand up, speak out, and support your library. www.ala.org/showup #TakeActionForLibraries

Stories shape how we see the world—and ourselves. This We Need Diverse Books Day, we celebrate books that amplify voices from every background, identity, and experience. Let’s keep pushing for a literary world where everyone belongs. 📖💡 #WeNeedDiverseBooks

📚✨ No gatekeeping here! The Freedom to Read Foundation is on a mission to protect your right to read, think, and explore. #uniteagainstbookbans #readbannedbooks #bookbans #bannedbooks #stopbanningbooks #stopcensorship #FreedomToRead #StopCensorship #IntellectualFreedom #InclusiveLiterature

Our colleages released a statement calling on congress to stand up for the IMLS. We stand united against the Executive Order threatening IMLS funding and urge Congress to protect these essential services for all Americans. #ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

What happens when libraries lose funding? Communities suffer. From job losses to reduced services for seniors and students, the impact is devastating. Swipe through to see why we must protect IMLS! ✊📖 #FundLibraries oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edi...

Your voice matters! Contact your representative today and tell Congress to fund IMLS and keep libraries open for students, seniors, job seekers, and everyone who relies on them. Click the link to take action now! oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edi... #uniteagainstbookbans