Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans

Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans

@aabbri.bsky.social

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/

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Unite Against Book Bans
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Rhode Island advocates helped pass the nation’s strongest #FreedomToRead law. A new white paper offers a blueprint for their legislative victory, including inspiration, sample documents, and strategies for advocates nationwide. With thanks to @aabbri.bsky.social & the RI Freedom to Read Coalition!

uniteagainstbookbans.orgNew Whitepaper Shares Rhode Island’s Blueprint for Legislative VictoryRhode Island advocates helped pass the nation’s strongest Freedom to Read law. Their new white paper offers tools and strategies for advocates nationwide.
Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
@aabbri.bsky.social

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

kelly jensen@heykellyjensen.bsky.social

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/...

buttondown.comThe Blueprint of Censorship In 2026 Is Florida, Right NowThis week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights. It should be bigger news.

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kelly jensen
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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...

bookriot.com2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The YearWhat were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
@aabbri.bsky.social

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

wapo.stTrump administration prepares sweeping crackdown on leftist networksThe Justice Department’s program to root out violent “Antifa” extremism is raising First Amendment concerns.
Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
@aabbri.bsky.social

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

kelly jensen@heykellyjensen.bsky.social

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...

bookriot.comWhat To Know & How to Help Pass Three State-Level Anti-Book Ban Bills for 2026: Book Censorship News, November 21, 2025Three 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.
Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
@aabbri.bsky.social

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...

malegislature.govSenate Passes Bill Guarding Against Politically Motivated Book Bans<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><em>Bill guards against political bias in library decisions, protects librarians from reprisals</em></p> <p><strong>(BOSTON&mdash;11/13/2025) </strong>The Massachus...
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Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
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Rhode Island was founded by people censored, imprisoned & exiled by the Massachusetts Colony for their writings and speech. We are thrilled to pass the baton for the fight to protect freedom of expression to @massaabb.bsky.social & Mass #FreedomToRead coalition. Roger Williams would be proud!

Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans@massaabb.bsky.social

Mass Freedom to Read is a new coalition that represents Massachusetts parents and readers, authors and creators, libraries, booksellers, and publishers. We believe that freedom of expression, including the freedom to read, is a fundamental American right, protected by the First Amendment. 🧵

Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
@aabbri.bsky.social

Today the Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act becomes law. We are so proud of the safe harbor we have created in the Ocean State for librarians, creators, students, and readers. Our Act is the first in the U.S. to encode standing for authors as parties harmed by censorship. THANK YOU ALL! ⚓️❤️📚

Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
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Georgia Librarian fired for including WHEN AIDEN BECAME A BROTHER in a book display titled “Color Our World,” featuring diverse kids’ books. www.gpb.org/news/2025/06...

gpb.orgSoutheast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender characterLavonnia Moore said she was fired after the community helped her assemble a book display at the Pierce County Public Library. Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring tr...
Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
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AABB-RI co-chair @jbradley.bsky.social was on @wgbh.org ‘s Under the Radar with Callie Crossley tonight as part of a round table discussion about the impact of censorship on authors. If you missed it live, stream it here (The whole series is great!) www.wgbh.org/culture/book...

wgbh.orgUnbound Pages: Authors Against Book Bans fights for the freedom to readThe organization brings together authors from all genres and for all ages in support of the freedom to read.
Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans
@aabbri.bsky.social

What Margaret Mead failed to note: (1) change making is hard work, (2) no one person (or small group) can do this work alone very long, & (3) the effectiveness of your small group lies in connecting with a larger coalition of people who have done this work before and know what they are doing ⚓️🩷📚

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There are many other individuals both within & outside of RI who helped and supported us - most of whom aren’t on Bluesky. Neither Padma nor Jeanette had ever done this sort of grassroots organizing in support of legislation before this year. We owe everything to those who helped us! Thank you! ⚓️🩷📚

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Thank you to the OG fighters for freedom of speech and access to Information - librarians! RILA isn’t on Bluesky, but thank you! Thank you to the young activists of ARISE (Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education) - always delivering the most powerful testimony at any hearing!