In order to comply with House Bill 710, passed in Idaho this year, the 1024 sq. ft. Donnelly Public Library will no longer allow anyone under 18 to visit unless accompanied by a parent.
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Read the 5/10/24 @oif #IntellectualFreedom News for the latest links to news highlights, censorship, #1stAmendment /free speech/civil liberties, legislation, social media, Around the Web, American Library Association & more. #FreedomToRead #StopCensorship #IFRT oif.ala.org/intellectual-f…

Upcoming webinar 5/20!
Want to learn about new resources, data, communication & organizing tactics, & other info that can support your work in the fight against censorship?

Register for Challenging Book Bans in Critical Times today: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #UniteAgainstBookBans

Not just school libraries: public libraries are also facing attacks over LGBTQ+ literature and books about sexual health. Read more: pen.org/book-banners-t…

Read the 5/3/24 @oif #IntellectualFreedom News for the latest links to news highlights, censorship, #1stAmendment /free speech/civil liberties, legislation, social media, Around the Web, American Library Association & more. #FreedomToRead #StopCensorship #IFRT oif.ala.org/intellectual-f…

The Freedom to Read Foundation Freedom to Read Foundation, Iowa Library Association, and American Association of School Librarians AASL joined to submit an Amicus Brief Supporting Students, Publishers, and Authors Challenging Iowa Book Ban Legislation. #UniteAgainstBookBans ftrf.org/page/Litigation

📣 Want to raise awareness about the unprecedented rise in book bans across the US? Host a banned book reading, teach-in, or meeting on the #FreedomToLearn National Day of Action on 5/3 & rally your community to #UniteAgainstBookBans . Info: freedomtolearn.net African American Policy Forum

A federal judge has ruled that two authors and a student can pursue First Amendment claims against the Escambia County School Board over the removal of the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” from library shelves.

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On April 25, the NY Commissioner of Ed issued an opinion upholding decision of Clyde-Savannah Central School District Board of Education to retain 5 challenged books in the school library’s collection. #UniteAgainstBookBans #IFRT Read more: ALA OIF blog: oif.ala.org/ny-commissione…

Read the 4/26/24 @oif #IntellectualFreedom News for the latest links to news highlights, censorship (long list), #1stAmendment /free speech/civil liberties, legislation, social media, Around the Web, American Library Association & more. #FreedomToRead #StopCensorship #IFRT oif.ala.org/intellectual-f…

.American Library Association announced launch #IntellectualFreedom Helpline program. Over nxt two years, 10 pilot program sites will operate a confidential reporting system to connect those experiencing censorship attempts w/professional support/referral to ALA OIF Apply at oif.ala.org/ala-launches-i…

Read the 4/12/24 @oif #IntellectualFreedom News 4the latest links 2news highlights, censorship (long list), #1stAmendment /free speech/civil liberties, legislation, social media, Around the Web, American Library Association & more #UniteAgainstBookBans #FreedomToRead #IFRT oif.ala.org/intellectual-f…

IFRT's 2024 election results have been announced!

Chair-Elect: Wanda Huffaker
Councilor: Johannah Genett
Secretary: Katherine Berry
Director-at-Large: Otter Bowman
Director-at-Large: Frieda Afary

Bylaw amendments: Adopted

Thank you to all candidates who stood for election!

Celebrate American Library Association National Library Week (4/7 - 4/14) Ready, Set, Read! and #RightToReadDay 4/8/24. #UniteAgainstBookBans #NCTE team up to #StopCensorship Sign the form to send a message to your representatives in Congress today! uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-…

To kick off #NationalLibraryWeek , ALA OIF released its annual #BannedBooksList . Find out which books were the most challenged in 2023 and help raise awareness about the freedom to read. bit.ly/ALA-Top10
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Want to learn more about the state of book ban legislation in 2024 & how you can get your community to #UniteAgainstBookBans ?

Join us on 4/9 for our free webinar: 2024 Legislative Session: Trends, Tricks, and Tips. Register: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Missouri Equity Education Partnership The Authors Guild

Next Tuesday, 4/9!

Join #UniteAgainstBookBans for an update on the state of legislation in 2024. Speakers will cover Right to Read bills, legislative efforts to criminalize librarians and educators, age verification laws, & more.

Registration required: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#NationalLibraryWeek is jam-packed with events for #booklovers and library lovers. Check out this list of ways to participate! 👇🏽

Public #librarians and #schoollibrarians in Florida and in Texas are equitable #access warriors standing up against book challenges on behalf of youth. #IFRT ALA OIF stands with them in protecting #IntellectualFreedom . #UniteAgainstBookBans #StopCensorship