We can beat the book bans in libraries and schools across South Carolina, but only if we stand together. Join us here:

*tapping the mic* Is this thing on? DEFEND SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENTS' RIGHT TO LEARN Please write your lawmakers in opposition to H. 3728 https://t.co/8OSYeueta3

Horry County: Join Freedom to Read SC and The SCEA on Monday (7/31) for a panel to discuss censorship and how we can fight for the freedom to read 📚 There's still time to register! Details and RSVP: https://t.co/AoAe86M9VN

"Others, like activist Paul Bowers that work closely with anti-book banning groups like Freedom to Read S.C., say this book tells the story about real-life events that need attention." Thank you for the coverage, @Live5News! https://t.co/vIL0Nos7cS

LGBTQ-themed books will remain in the children’s section of York County libraries despite some parent objections.

Vital context from @mr_nuzum on the teacher censorship bill H. 3728. It is a slap in the face to teachers across South Carolina.

As we watch H. 3728 in the statehouse, we cannot lose sight of the battles happening in local school districts. These book bans and censorship efforts, primarily targeting authors and stories of marginalized groups, hurt EVERYONE. H. 3728 will further legitimize these efforts

For today, we need to make calls to our elected officials about the two big things on the docket this week: a 6 week abortion ban and the classroom censorship bill. If you've never called before, it's a great day to get started. Here's how:

STATEHOUSE: Lawmakers are still weighing the merits of House Bill 3728, a teacher gag order that would restrict classroom discussions & materials on race, gender, and history. Call + email legislators here:

(Next Greenville Co. Library Board meeting is May 22, noon @ 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville)

GREEENVILLE COUNTY: Community members continue to fight back against discrimination, censorship, & what PFLAG has called "a shockingly transphobic rant" by a library materials review committee member.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS: Book review committees continue to read and review the 97 books on Moms for Liberty's banning wishlist. Next board meeting is May 16, 6pm @ 2900 Mink Point Blvd, Beaufort https://t.co/JtIkGymwlB

(Next Pickens Co. School Board meeting is May 22, 6pm @ 1348 Griffin Mill Rd, Easley) https://t.co/P9xFrhz6eT

PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOLS: 3 families, the NAACP, and @ACLU_SC are suing to reverse the board's decision to remove Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi’s Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You from every school in the district.

(Next York County Council meeting is May 15, 6pm @ 6 S. Congress St., York. Sign up here TODAY — 7 days in advance — to speak.)

YORK COUNTY: County Councilman Tom Audette is seeking censorship of children's books in the public library system. https://t.co/pLEFTvXmDW

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS: Anticipating book & speech challenges from Moms for Liberty, parents + teachers are planning to speak up for the freedom to read at the next school board meeting. May 15, 6:30pm at 107 E. Main Street, Moncks Corner. https://t.co/MT7cLQPCb9

DORCHESTER DISTRICT 2: Facing pressure from book banning organizations, the school board is considering a policy that would allow only parents/guardians with kids in the district to challenge books. Board meeting tonight @ 6pm, 815 S. Main St. https://t.co/5gXjHRO3gn

Starting a thread of freedom-to-read fights going on across South Carolina. Let us know if we're missing any! 🧵

Happy National Library Week! Here are some ways to celebrate librarians and stay in the fight for the freedom to read.

Did y'all see the students from DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization) on page 1A of the @postandcourier? 🙌