@ReadBrightly

Raise kids who love to read.

 New York, NY
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Joined August 2014
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NEW: Book challenges in 2023 reached the highest levels ever documented by @OIF. See where challenges have risen across the country: ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/book… YOU have the power to stand up to censorship. Join the campaign to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/tak…

Censorship by the Numbers: Banned Books Data

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American Library Association@ALALibrary14 Mar 2024
New censorship numbers from @OIF are out this morning. The organized campaigns to ban books continue, and the overwhelming swell of censorship attempts that school libraries have been experiencing is increasingly occurring at public libraries. #UniteAgainstBookBans
ALA reports the highest number of challenged book titles ever documented in 2023. Office for Intellectual Freedom, American Library Association

ALT ALA reports the highest number of challenged book titles ever documented in 2023. Office for Intellectual Freedom, American Library Association

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See what we’re doing – and what you can do – to protect the freedom to read: bit.ly/3KF6TDX
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Got YA readers who love mermaids? Here you go: readbrightly.com/young-adult… via @ReadBrightly
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#FreedomToRead!
Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚
@penguinrandom25 Jun 2023
70 years later, we still believe in the #FreedomToRead. We invite Americans who believe in the freedom to read to pledge their support at UniteAgainstBookBans.org or publishers.org/freedomtoread   #UniteAgainstBookBans  #FreedomToPublish
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70 years later, we still believe in the #FreedomToRead. We invite Americans who believe in the freedom to read to pledge their support at UniteAgainstBookBans.org or publishers.org/freedomtoread   #UniteAgainstBookBans  #FreedomToPublish
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Thank you to @PENamerica and @penguinrandom for pressing this issue forward into the courts. Most of all, thank you to the authors for putting your stories onto the page and fighting to protect student access to your books that help our students feel seen or develop empathy!
PEN America@PENamerica17 May 2023
🧵PEN America Files Lawsuit against Florida School District over Unconstitutional Book Bans Lawsuit joined by @penguinrandom, parents, and authors asserts that Escambia County School Board unlawfully removes or restricts access to books about race, racism, and LGBTQ identities.
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🧵PEN America Files Lawsuit against Florida School District over Unconstitutional Book Bans Lawsuit joined by @penguinrandom, parents, and authors asserts that Escambia County School Board unlawfully removes or restricts access to books about race, racism, and LGBTQ identities.
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We filed our lawsuit alongside Penguin Random House, authors, and parents of children affected by the unconstitutional book bans carried out by Florida’s Escambia County School District and School Board, asking for books to be returned to school library shelves where they belong.
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Join us today, January 27th, in honoring #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay. These picture books, middle grade reads, and YA titles can help your young readers remember the Holocaust, today and always: bit.ly/2JaB72T @ReadBrightly
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reading books is so fun like…i just read words and imagine diff worlds in my head, how cool is that
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Who doesn’t love a great bookmark? How about one that doubles as a book tracker?! These printable bookmarks and trackers from @ReadBrightly are a fun way to help kids keep on top of their reading goals: bit.ly/Brightly-Bookmarks 🔖
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Whether you’re interested in escaping into a fantasy story, tackling critical issues, or snuggling up with a cozy romance in 2023, there's an #audiobook for you. Get settled in because @ReadBrightly has the most anticipated YA books of 2023! bit.ly/3G7TO4h
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Join @ReadBrightly for a FREE Winter Wonders Storytime event! RSVP today! eventbrite.com/e/brightly-st…

Brightly Storytime LIVE: Winter Wonders!

Get cozy and celebrate all the wonder that winter brings with heartwarming readalouds from Ms. Linda & friends plus a sweet cookie craft!

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From the legendary @DollyParton comes a picture book about her god-dog and Instagram personality, Billy the Kid. Don't miss DOLLY PARTON’S BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIG! Preorder today: bit.ly/BillyTheKidBook people.com/parents/dolly-par…
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The #PenguinHotline is BACK for its 9th season! Not sure what books to gift this year? Let us know who you’re shopping for and you’ll receive a free personalized list of recs from one of our staff members! Submit through 12/14: bit.ly/3FXdepx #BookedForTheHolidays
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so exciting!! 🤩
eric carle@ericcarle17 Nov 2022
Today is the official launch of The World of Eric Carle YouTube channel! We are thrilled to share our very first episode theme—SPIDERS! Today’s episode will feature a full storytime read aloud of The Very Busy Spider. Watch the episode here: youtu.be/qHl3s4ctsIQ
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Welcome to the World of Eric Carle YouTube channel! Our first episode is all about SPIDERS!🕷 Read The Very Busy Spider, try a fun arts & craft activity and enjoy a special puppet show. Start watching at 📺youtube.com/WorldOfEricCarle.
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Today is the official launch of The World of Eric Carle YouTube channel! We are thrilled to share our very first episode theme—SPIDERS! Today’s episode will feature a full storytime read aloud of The Very Busy Spider. Watch the episode here: youtu.be/qHl3s4ctsIQ
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It's finally here! Start reading #TheLightWeCarry at MichelleObamaBooks.com 🌟

Michelle Obama Books

The Look is the latest book from the former First Lady, Michelle Obama.

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Michelle Obama
@MichelleObama15 Nov 2022
These past few years, I’ve been listening to your stories, reflecting on some of the lessons I’ve learned, and the tools I’ve used to hold it all together. I’m thrilled you’ll be able to read this all in my new book, The Light We Carry!
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