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Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans

The Bluesky home of Authors Against Book Bans Rhode Island , a coalition of book creators united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. Learn more and join at https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/

You are invited! Drop in, chat with friends, write a postcard to your reps. Saturday May 16, 2-4 PM @ Gooseneck Vineyards.

We’re in @bookriot.bsky.social ! Thank you Kelly Jensen for this roundup of pending #FreedomToRead legislation nationwide, and for sharing our lessons learned here in Rhode Island

Great news from FL! bookriot.com/penguin-rand...

We are at North Kingstown Public Library for Books and Belonging - our inclusive storytime with community readers. Here Samantha Bernard, a striking Bulter healthcare worker reads YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani LaRocca. Come Join us until 12:30!

Spotted FRY BREAD in the Providence Lush Cosmetics with a #FreedomToRead sign #shelfie #corporateactivism

Want to protect Freedom of Speech in your state? The RI AABB folks are always willing to chat with folks in your state about what we learned on the ground here about most effective strategies

Happy Hour at Track 15 - Friday May 29, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. There will be door prize giveaways, good conversation, and fun (as well as postcards)

We fought to create a safe harbor in RI for Freedom of Speech because we knew Project 2025 laid out plans to limit First Amendment rights. Please read and be aware of federal plans that are being put into action right now, nationwide. wapo.st/3L9lpr4

Congratulations MA! #FreedomtoRead bill with protections for authors now moves to the House! Call your MA reps! Great work @massaabb.bsky.social ! malegislature.gov/PressRoom/De...

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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year. Five organizations invested in the freedom to read highlight what's happened in the world of book censorship in 2025. bookriot.com/book-censors...

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Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans

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What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.

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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year

In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

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"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill

Bill guards against political bias in library decisions, protects librarians from reprisals (BOSTON—11/13/2025) The Massachus...

Senate Passes Bill Guarding Against Politically Motivated Book Bans

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The Justice Department’s program to root out violent “Antifa” extremism is raising First Amendment concerns.

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Trump administration prepares sweeping crackdown on leftist networks

Three states have anti-book ban bills on deck coming into 2026. Here's what those bills look like, how to get involved, and what the advocates behind the recently-passed freedom to read bill in Rhode Island learned through the process. bookriot.com/right-to-rea...

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This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights. It should be bigger news. Here's the story, and here's what you can be doing about it. These are YOUR RIGHTS that the states want to steal from you. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

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This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights. It should be bigger news.

The Blueprint of Censorship In 2026 Is Florida, Right Now

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Three states have anti-book ban bills on deck for 2026. Here's what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved in their passage.

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What To Know & How to Help Pass Three State-Level Anti-Book Ban Bills for 2026: Book Censorship News, November 21, 2025