@readswithrachel.bsky.social @fortullos.bsky.social Please help with this. Would be great to see videos from y'all to spread the word.

Jodi Picoult saying "okay florida i see you" but not talking about the fact that the FL BOE can just tweet at superintendents to tell them to ban her books now, the way they just did to my superintendent about Trans Mission by Alex Bertie is telling me that no one is actually seeing Florida at all.

How about all of you actually listen to the vast majority of HCPS parents like myself who have reiterated time and time and time again WE DONT WANT YOU PULLING BOOKS OFF THE SHELVES AND VIOLATING HCPS PROCESS. Fuck you.

Get in, we're deep diving into onyx storm youtu.be/rTIRc62RFYs

Pasco county library system voted unanimously to keep Jacob's Missing Book by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman in the ADULT NON FICTION section today rather than move it to the children's section where it belongs. The meeting was ridiculous and disgusting.

The Commissioner posted this “proof” without evidence that it was from a student profile within a FL school district’s account. These are reading lists from a public library’s account without access to read the books in app. Each account can develop unique reading challenges for their users.

"They're not banning books they're removing explicit books from public schools" then whats this? Bc the public libraries in Hernando county are being changed by a small group who want to remove what they don't like, calling it "woke". That's not about public schools OR explicit content. #bookbans

Moms for liberty keeps telling me this book isn't appropriate for public schools so I read it myself to be an informed parent. Now I have things to say about it. Wanna see my thoughts on Felix Ever After early? Join the free tier of my Bindery readswithrachel.binderybooks.com

For another birthday gift, please watch my new video where a guy (who might maybe resemble a real life politician maybe if you squint...) boinks a couch. youtu.be/kiBOzURnZRA

Yesterday was my birthday!!!! 🎉 🎂 I'd love if y'all could do these two things for me, as a gift. 1) I would love if you’d all join my Bindery (it’s free) readswithrachel.binderybooks.com And 2) please support your public library.

Tomorrow is my birthday and as a gift to me, on my birthday, please support your public library.

I have forgotten to post here about my recent videos so here's a thread: I grabbed BULL MOON RISING by the horns. youtu.be/yuw4W8XhF3c

I did a video explaining all that happened with the now infamous A Million Lives book festival. youtu.be/I2nVeYdzQDU

RYAN OH MY GOD YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO MURDER THEM LIKE THIS HAHAHAHA

This year Im reading with purpose thanks to @readswithrachel.bsky.social bookclub… Banned books are often amplify marginalized voices & question harmful systems. In a time when books—especially those by marginalized authors—are being banned more than ever, reading them is an act of resistance.

Devil of the Deep is LIVE! This is our spring 2026 by @falenciajfwrites.bsky.social A Haitian fantasy about a mermaid, a pirate & a navy captain who have to work together to resist a cult’s efforts to reshape the world in the name of their colonizing religion. 👇🏾 bookshop.org/p/books/devi...

No house vote yet, so I am using the opportunity to show you what I mean when I say libraries are defunded 🔗 to take action: linktr.ee/tomesandtext...

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Can I get a sense of urgency for libraries? ☎️ #forourlibraries #fundlibraries #libraries #library 🔗 to call: linktr.ee/tomesandtext...

Book banners: i only challenge books because all the books are porn! Also book banners: this middle grade book is inappropriate for kids in part because it mentions menstrual cramps

Books with Black/brown characters and LGBTQ+ characters are getting banned because banning books is the first step towards banning people. Contact your local library and school board and tell them you support the freedom to read, for everyone.

Did you know Florida leads the nation in book bans (by a lot)? And that most of the bans come from just a handful of people? And that the books aren't "porn" as claimed, but just... books? Help Authors Against Book Bans (@aabbri.bsky.social) & @flfreedomread.bsky.social defend the freedom to read.

I hope generative AI users realize they're disappointing Mr. Rogers 🥺😭

I’m a literal mother.

Now is the time to prepare for next year’s legislative session. Make sure you’re following @freedomreadproject.bsky.social to get alerted to articles just like this one!

i signed this! thank you to the organizers 🫧 writers with published books & people who work in publishing, including agents, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, & more, y’all can also sign the letter here: lithub.com/against-ai-a...

We're preparing another video about why your favs were banned. Tell me your favorite title, kind of book, author, franchise, or topic and I'll dig into the book banners' creepy spreadsheet and tell you what the weirdos thought made them worth banning.

Hey parents, don't forget to check out what your public library system is doing this summer for their summer reading program. Info is usually on their website. Ours is doing some awesome prizes this year. If you have transport, the library is a fun and free way to do activities together this summer.

Take your kid to the cat cafe this summer and leave without them guilt tripping you into adopting a cat Challenge level: impossible

🚨 Save US library funding 🚨 🔗: linktr.ee/tomesandtext...

Daniel, i am not a school librarian. I am a public schools parent.

Do you love supporting content creators who bully Marjorie Taylor Greene knockoffs? Join my bindery for just $5 a month and get early access to videos like me absolutely fucking dunking on moms 4 liberty who lie about the content of assassination classroom. readswithrachel.binderybooks.com

good shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update to this post–now a manager has been fired over this. The library closed for a few days to handle the staff disruption. What an absolutely unnecessary mess, all facilitated by a handful of local bigots. www.theblacksheartimes.com/article/6692...

In fact, TODAY there is a story about how St Mary's County Libraries (MD) are cutting hoopla because they don't have funds for it anymore. thebaynet.com/st-marys-cou...

I made a video on the disdain towards negative book reviews. If you want to see it now, get early access on the free tier of my Bindery: readswithrachel.binderybooks.com

Since we're having the "was their book actually banned?" conversation about that one tiktok couple, I want to put it out there that I want to use my platform to advocate for authors who have had their books actually challenged and banned as much as possible. (1/2)

NEW VIDEO: HEATHERS, SAPPHICS, and MURDER youtu.be/SZYqIAKRN6s

Great coverage of our local library controversy...which is gaining national attention. #edusky #bannedbooks #booksky @ryanestrada.com @readswithrachel.bsky.social Last-ditch legal effort tries to halt NC regional library system breakup over LGBTQ+ content. carolinapublicpress.org/71307/last-d...

As much as I adore everyone who nicely fights book bans, I appreciate people who also join me in being a petty dick about book banners. It was so fun to work with Ryan on this!

Florida school boards are heeding the State Board of Education's demands on library books. That story, plus the latest on university presidents, tuition, start times and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

June 19, 1865 enslaved people were informed of their freedom (though some confederate territories didn't free their slaves until the 13th Amendment was put in place - Dec. 18, 1865). Still, we recognize Juneteenth (June 19th) as a day of recognition, restoration, and a celebration of freedom!

I made the news and I'm cackling at the quote being used.

Who are book reviews for, in your opinion? What purpose do they serve?

Has a negative review ever sold you on a book?

This is my resident county book banner Julie Gebhards saying tampa media specialists should be imprisoned for stocking books in libraries. Julie Gebhards isn't a public schools parent. Julie Gebhards wants media specialists imprisoned, but she gleefully voted for a 34 count felon.

Want To Help Teens Protect The Freedom to Read? Libraries, Apply for Books Unbanned Programming Funding Now: bookriot.com/books-unbann...

When i tell you I'm gonna rip into Van Ayres for letting this politician speak about my kids media specialist this way. Fuck yall. See you tuesday.

Calling all fantasy romance lovers! 💜 I'm looking for ARC readers for my sweet acespec fantasy romance novella. eARCs will start going out next week, and the book comes out July 28. More info available via my linktree in bio. #ReadSky #WriteSky #ARC #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

New video: this pro choice book asks us to find common ground with anti choice people. Can we? youtu.be/wXj2xwBulf8