We are a coalition of Utah community members—educators, parents, librarians, & advocacy organizations—working to protect our freedom to read.
Salt Lake City, UT
Joined January 2023
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Great piece on the statewide rejection of book banners last Saturday!
Texas suburban school board candidates touting their support of conservative culture war issues were dealt a devastating blow over the weekend—the losses were felt big by PACs pouring funds into those defeated.
Special thank you to @frankstrong 📚
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Don't miss this conversation with Ellen Hopkins, a NY Times bestselling author, on April 24th, 7 pm (MT). Three of Ellen's book have been banned statewide by the state of Utah. letutahread.org/events/hopki…
@UtahLibraries @acluutah
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A new Executive Order is targeting the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS.) Could this impact Utahns? You bet! Hurlers some examples of programs that IMLS have funded to help Utahns and communities succeed and prosper: 1/x
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.
everylibrary.org/statementim… via @everylibrary
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“What we need in this country is for students to feel supported and to find their own identities, and reading is a core component of that,” Chrastka said. “Let’s let the kids discover themselves and discover their own path forward in the process.”
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Members of the military are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home.
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My colleague @LaneyHawes gets what folks in Tx are still missing: New bills "could mean that if you want to put a little free library in your front yard, if you put the Color Purple or Kite Runner & if a child gets it, you could be charged with a crime." audacy.com/krld/news/state/g…
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Governor Cox has repeatedly stated that he is a proud supporter of teachers and public educators—this is his chance to show up for teachers.
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Seats are filling up fast! Don’t miss this free, private, pre-release screening of the documentary “Banned Together” at @SLCPL on Feb 13 Register at: letutahread.org/events/banne….
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This won't surprise you, but the new DoE is lying. Civil Rights complaints aren't about sexual content, and the books removed aren't "obscene." These cases are about targeted efforts to remove books about the experiences of LGBTQ people and other minority groups. For example ...
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Great news from Louisiana Supreme Court today allowing @abmack33 @LACitAntiCensor defamation case to go forward!! Librarians fighting back against harassment = ❤️
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A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors.
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Fantastic article about Folklore Bookshop in @PublishersWkly . In January, I’ll process this whoosh of New Business Emotions, but right now I’m helping a grandma pick out a book for all 16 of her grandkids #dreamjob
Co-owned by children’s author Lindsey Leavitt, Audrey Lind, and Alison Russell, Folklore welcomed customers on October 5 and held a grand opening October 26. buff.ly/3ZBYmtp
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Thanks to the @sltrib for nominating Let Utah Read for "Utahn of the Year". You can cast a vote here: sltrib.com/opinion/commentar…. To be clear, we're repping for YOU -- the thousands of Utahns who continue to show up and speak up to defend the freedom to read. 🙏 for your support!
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And another challenge in DSD. This time it's IGNITE ME by Iranian American author Tahereh Mafi, published in 2014.
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Join @EveryLibrary across social for the annual Election Night Library Watch Party on November 5th, from 'polls-close' (7:30 pm ET) until the early morning hours as we report on dozens of library elections nationwide.
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Bestselling Author @jodipicoult Says 'Books Are On The Ballot' After Her Book Nineteen Minutes Was the Most-Banned Book Last Year people.com/jodi-picoults-nin… #BannedInTheUSA #BannedBooks
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I was on a panel last week to discuss reading freedom and banned books in Utah alongside other members of the @LUWriters, @LetUtahRead, and Christian McKay Heidecker. It's worth a watch, I think. Especially if you're @KenIvoryUT #UtPol youtube.com/watch?v=XU39gJGY…
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Freedom is on the ballot in Utah in 2024. We encourage Utahns, when voting, please consider candidates’ views and actions related to book banning. letutahread.org/blog/the-fre…
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Come see me in Salt Lake City! For @UABookBans #FreedomtoRead Day of Action I'll be with writing friends including @swankmotron and Newbery Honoree Christian McKay Heidicker to talk about the banned books that changed our lives. Thanks, @utahbookfest @LetUtahRead and @LUWriters !
ALT Writers Discuss Reading Freedom. Special Guest Christian McKay Heidicker, Newbery Honor Winner, Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Saturday October 19th, 11:00am at the Salt Lake City Library Marmalade Branch. Free!
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PEN America's Freedom to Learn Program Director @jeremycyoung explains how educational gag orders place a bullseye on a range of subjects in the classroom. Read more in our new report, America's Censored Classrooms: pen.org/report/americas-cens…