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Working to ensure all Hoosiers have the freedom to read and a right to equitable access to information.
Indiana
Joined December 2023
It’s not just happening in Indiana. New tax reforms in states across the country are impacting access to books in dramatic ways: https://t.co/7Alloctq5J
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buttondown.com
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
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“The AL PL Service Board has decided to remove books with transgender themes or ideals from youth sections in libraries across the state. The board's decision mandates that such books be either relocated to adult sections or removed entirely.” https://t.co/fzLF9wF9rF
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abc3340.com
The Alabama Public Library Service Board has decided to remove books with transgender themes or ideals from youth sections in libraries across the state. The bo
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“The bill, which has garnered support due to concerns over the disproportionate banning of books featuring characters who are people of color or LGBTQ+, sets specific criteria for book removal & aims to protect free expression.” https://t.co/DPamtkCas1
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Need a new tumbler around the house or for the office? Consider purchasing a new #INFREADOM Tumbler to simultaneously support the cause and tell your community what matters to you: https://t.co/BQrJSBVfXs
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Advocates based out of Sacramento, CA are working hard to defend access to comic books against an antiquated law: https://t.co/a6R4mmCpjr
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avpress.com
SACRAMENTO — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez’s comic shop in the city, his 5-year-old nephew read his first word aloud: “bad.” It was from a graphic
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Check it out! It’s the #INFREADOM spiral notebook you never knew you needed… until now: https://t.co/eo714Wgh5J Consider a purchase for the loved ones in your life this holiday season. #JoinTheMovement
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December is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and stay informed about the fight for the freedom to read. Subscribe to the #INFREADOM newsletter and join a community committed to protecting access to diverse stories: https://t.co/DNT7dMljUr
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“A federal judge has declined to block ongoing book bans at one of Tennessee’s largest school districts before a full trial next year.” Learn more about this developing story out of TN: https://t.co/mkwItTYixD
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Have you seen the new items on our Bonfire store yet? Consider purchasing one of these #INFREADOM scarves for you and/or your family members: https://t.co/vCOaeblZkP. Tell your community this holiday season what matters to you! #JoinTheMovement
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“When a few individuals decide what counts as inappropriate or obscene, we risk silencing entire communities and restricting students' right to explore ideas, to think critically & to see themselves reflected in literature.” https://t.co/uPshAc8CAJ
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rmpbs.org
The school board voted to control learning content in the classroom and postponed a vote on a policy impacting who controls what books are in the library.
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We have some exciting new items available on our Bonfire store, including 2 styles of beanies for the holiday season: https://t.co/kuUaEJ6v4V Every purchase supports the work we do to support the freedom to read! #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
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The ALA, Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster and many others joined PEN America in denouncing directives from the Tennessee Secretary of State that warn public libraries to review their collections: https://t.co/v1IDiSl4aX
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“An ongoing dispute over which books belong on library shelves in a rural county 75 miles outside Austin could soon get a U.S. Supreme Court hearing.” This situation began in 2021 and continues to evolve. Learn more: https://t.co/KGdeP5T4U5
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“Rev. Raushenbush, president and CEO of the nonprofit Interfaith Alliance, said libraries and religions are both keepers of stories that deserve protection.” Learn about how these faith leaders are defending access to books: https://t.co/wo4Okp14hB
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stuttgartdailyleader.com
A coalition of faith leaders said the growing number of book bans nationwide is a threat to religious freedom. More than 2,400 books were challenged at public libraries nationwide last year, the most...
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Is book banning contributing to declining literacy rates? A new paper from Danielle Dennis, Dean of the URI Feinstein College of Education, explores that very question: https://t.co/LWcLerYEDK
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phys.org
Is book banning contributing to declining literacy rates?
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This Giving Tuesday, give yourself the gift of knowledge. Stay updated on advocacy efforts, events, and resources by subscribing to the #INFREADOM newsletter. Together, we can make a difference: https://t.co/DNT7dMljUr
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Mike Curato’s novel “Flamer” is no longer banned in Harford County, Maryland. Learn why the Maryland Board of Education reversed the previous ruling: https://t.co/bd0cCYeS3Y
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cbsnews.com
The Maryland Board of Education reversed Harford County schools' decision to ban the illustrated novel "Flamer," by Mike Curato, from its libraries.
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This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the stories that connect us—and the freedom to choose them. #INFREADOM celebrates the power of books to build empathy, spark dialogue, and strengthen communities. Thank you to everyone who stands up for the right to read! #JoinTheMovement
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“Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending civil rights and multi-faith democracy, today is launching a new campaign with the ALA and the Unite Against Book Bans initiative to combat book censorship.” Learn more: https://t.co/7L2de9GnhT
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interfaithalliance.org
Interfaith Alliance, American Library Association, and Unite Against Book Bans launch “Faith for Libraries: Diverse Faith Communities Supporting Libraries and Librarians"
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