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Unless the Utah State Board of Ed takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol
Utah Library Association retweeted
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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Today we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of “The Great Gatsby.” Since April 10, 1925 this American classic has been read and reread by generations across the globe. The @librarycongress Rare Books Division has a first edition.
blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/20…
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New blog post: In the Defense of Banned Books: Why ‘The Bluest Eye’ Should Remain on the Shelves letutahread.org/blog/blueste…
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Tell our elected representatives that federal IMLS funding for libraries needs to be preserved! In 2024, IMLS provided nearly 2.3 million dollars to fund libraries services for Utahns. That means students, vets, jobseekers... Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/saveimls
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This dearly loved book will
publish oh so soon! Thank you @BobbiePyron and @nancyrosep @penguinkids for creating awesome
stories for us. ❤️#BookPosse
Utah Library Association retweeted
Join us on 3/25 for a free webinar on partnering with your local League of Women Voters on civic engagement. Register today!
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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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We've added a second screening of Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship! Feb 20 at Provo Public Library at 7:00 pm. Admission is free, but registration is required. for more info see: letutahread.org/events/banne… @UtahLibraries @PENamerica @LUWriters @acluutah @AuthorsABB
Utah Library Association retweeted
Thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker for her support of libraries and reading. She produced the great new documentary “The Librarians” which premiered at Sundance this afternoon. youtu.be/5wVYlBU9V-Q?feature…
Utah Library Association retweeted
A law that bans classic authors like Judy Blume, Kurt Vonnegut, Toni Morrison, and Margaret Atwood from high schools is bad. Banning students from having these authors in their backpacks on school grounds? EXTREME OVERREACH! Agree? Please sign and share: letutahread.org/usbeban
Next level book banning. Utah. kuer.org/education/2025-01-2…
Utah Library Association retweeted
Register today for free pre-release screening of the documentary, Banned Together. Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:30 at Salt Lake City PL. Sponsored by @letutahread fightforthefirst.org/events/…
Utah Library Association retweeted
Thirteen Reasons Why is in danger of being banned in ALL Utah schools. Two school districts have banned it. If one more bans the book it will be banned in all UT high schools. Sign for alerts and take action at LetUtahRead.org
Utah Library Association retweeted
Amendment A takes money away from public schools to give to unaccountable private religious school vouchers. It creates millions of dollars for state politicians to spend on pet projects. Learn why it's terrible for public education at VoteAgainstAmendmentA.org.
Utah Library Association retweeted
Congratulations to YA and children’s author Jason Reynolds
(@jasonreynolds83), who became a 2024 MacArthur Foundation (@macfound) #MacFellow this week. He talked about human connection and stories at @ALALibrary’s 2019 Annual Conference. bit.ly/2Ru7ueQ
ALT Jason Reynolds has said: “Anything that makes you feel bigger than your burden is sacred. Anything that reminds you of our human connectivity and the connectivity of everything around us, anything that pushes you toward service, is sacred.”
Utah Library Association retweeted
Want to have a rich, nuanced conversation about banned books and intellectual freedom? Me too! Join @pbromberg @KingsEnglish @RexOgle and others to talk about what is happening in Utah and nationwide. @LetUtahRead @UtahLibraries @SLCPL @EveryLibrary @PENamerica pen.org/event/who-decides-wh…
Utah Library Association retweeted
Check out or piece in today’s Trib: Legislative overreach in Utah bans books that help protect kids from abuse sltrib.com/opinion/commentar… @PaisleyRekdal @pbromberg @cwallenbooks
Utah Library Association retweeted
Mark your calendars for two great Banned Books Week events. See details at: letutahread.org/events. #bannedbooksweek @RexOgle @UTUBookstore @RebekahCummings @KingsEnglish
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While tabling at the Farmer's Market, many people asked us whether they could be a t-shirt. So we're now offering the first official Let Utah Read t-shirts in a variety of styles/colors. All proceeds help fund our work supporting libraries in Utah! bonfire.com/store/let-utah-r…
Utah Library Association retweeted
Join Team Atwood, and tell utah legislators and Governor what you think about state mandated book banning! letutahread.org/stopbookbans