@McRocker @CStamp

My parents had spotty access to schooling so reading was important but not easy for them (smart people but more self-educated than formal).

They were happy that I was a reader and it was pretty normal that my monthly stack of #PublicLibrary books was waist-to-chin high, plus the #SchoolLibrary books I brought home weekly.

I was also encouraged in my addiction by a fairly robust #ScholasticBook order budget -- back when they only sold books.

I've overheard more than one of my kids' friends comment during a wide-eyed first visit, "Wow! Why do you live in a library?"

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#reading
#books
#libraries
#library

You don't even have to get rid of copyright entirely to allow this, by the way!

There are set rates if one artist covers another artist's song. Those rates are set by the government and are very low.

There could be similar rates set about printing books, especially in small numbers or by libraries. Maybe it would cost ten cents per book for a library to print their own copy of some piece of classic literature. They'd send those fees to the government and they'd be shared with the publisher.

That's why I focus on "Reform" and not "Elimination" of copyright, because if we only see two extremes, we lose sight of more interesting (and practical) solutions along the way.

#BookBans #SchoolLibrary #Copyright #Censorship

If book refreshes at a library concern you because some classic literature will disappear (like it does me!), then the answer is to de-couple the rights of the public to have access to that literature from the profit demands on publishers.

In other words, reform the government sponsored censorship of books that protects the monopolies of publishers and keeps books away from the public- ie reform copyright.

Let anyone print copies of books in either digital or physical form. Then librarians can focus on curating their collections rather than being beholden to the publisher about what they want to print.

#BookBans #SchoolLibrary #Copyright #Censorship

Our latest issue of the Library Newsletter is available to download from our website: https://ift.tt/IwEaO3P

#librarynewsletter #schoollibrary #booksofthemonth #bookworm #lovereading #libraryactivities

Apparently it’s #LibraryShelfieDay so here is our Graphic Novel, Manga, and Picture Book section at work. We’ve grown this collection from a tiny half shelf into the 6 full shelves (plus baskets) of graphic novels, 5 shelves of manga and an overflowing display of picture books.
#Library #SchoolLibrary

Under #Tennessee’s #fascist #schoollibrary #law, some #books quietly #disappear.

A recently #revised #state #law broadening what #library #materials are #prohibited has her local #boardofeducation voting Thursday on whether to pull the #PulitzerPrize-winning #novel and six other #books with #mature #themes from #RutherfordCounty #schools

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2024/09/17/book-bans-happening-quietly-under-tennessee-revised-school-library-law/

Bookstore chain encourages children to read and supports a school library in Sudbury, Ontario

#Bookstore #ChildrenBooks #SchoolLibrary in #Sudbury #NorthernOntario #SudburyOntario #Literacy #Reading #Books #ChildrensLiterature #IndigoLoveOfReadingFoundation #IndigoBookstores

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/schools-books-reading-indigo-children-1.7322921

We are literally on our way to #ALAAC24 right now. We couldn't be more excited about the chance to meet our library friends in person!

What are YOU most excited about with ALAAC24?

Come say hi this weekend at Booth #656 in the Library Marketplace.

https://2024.alaannual.org/

#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #Librarianship #Librarian #Librarians #LibrariansRock #Libraries #LibrariesRock #Library #PublicLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarian #TeacherLibrarians @librarians @libraries

Who else is going to the American Library Association Annual Conference this weekend? We are literally packing our bags right now to head to San Diego!

Please come say hello to us at Booth 656 in The Library Marketplace to learn about teaching with film, using our films and discussion guides for library events, and get free film resources. Like our film-book pairing ideas.

Our Executive Director Jen Fischer and our Instructional Designer Amy Bowers would love to meet you and answer your questions.

Plus we have some really cool stuff to give away.

Let us know if you'll be there, too!

#ALA #ALAAC24 #AmericanLibraryAssociation #Librarianship #Librarian #Librarians #Libraries #Library #PublicLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarian #TeacherLibrarians @librarians @libraries 1/2

Whether or not you are a librarian or a patron of the libraries, denounce censorship in all its forms.
Denounce libraries that censor novels, mangas, comic books, or biographies involving demonized artists. #freespeech #censorship #larsvontrier #woodyallen #michaeljackson #books #libraries #library #publiclibrary #schoollibrary #Johnnydepp #HarryPotter #jkrowling #istandwithjkrowling #istandwithwoodyallen #johnnydeppwon #johnnydeppdesrvesanapology #book #mjinnocent

Our Hero of the Week: Leonard Jones, principal at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy in Stockton, is so excited to get 576 free books at our #BookBank to kick start their #SchoolLibrary with a wide range of books for all kinds of readers! 📚🌟💙

Thank you, Leonard, for all you do to support your students and families who need books for equity in literacy, learning, and life!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

#ChildrensBookProjectSF #NorCalNonProfit #GiveBooks #KidsBooks #BooksForKeeps #BookTok #Literacy #GreatNonProfit #Donate #BookReview #LovetoRead #WeNeedDiverseBooks #BooksSaveLives #DiverseBks4All #NationalBookAccess

#Ontario #EducationPolicy #Library #Librarians #Education #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TeacherLibrarians #SchoolLibraries #SchoolBoards #Books

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/teacher-librarians-speak-out-peel-school-book-weeding-1.7003363

#Republican #Official claims the Fascist State of Florida “does not #ban #books” after releasing #list of 300 #books that have been #banned.

One #district removed a whopping 177 #books from #SchoolLibrary shelves during the 2022-2023 school year.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Florida #Education #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Censorship #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Racism #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/09/official-says-florida-does-not-ban-books-after-releasing-list-of-300-books-that-have-been-banned/

'Empty shelves with absolutely no books': Students, parents question school board's library weeding process - #Mississauga, Ont. #ErindaleSecondarySchool, Peel District School Board (PDSB)
#Ontario #Canada #SchoolLibrary #Books #BookRemoval #Book #Canada #PeelDistrict #PeelDistrictSchoolBoard #CBCNews

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/peel-school-board-library-book-weeding-1.6964332

Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: Largest School District in Texas Eliminates Libraries, Converts Them to Disciplinary Centers https://jezebel.com/largest-school-district-in-texas-eliminates-libraries-1850686093 #Jezebel #houstonindependentschooldistrict #sylvesterturner #libraryscience #schoollibrary #mikemiles #librarian #education #library

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If anyone is unable to get a copy of a book that has been banned by their local/school library, I personally volunteer to help find you an electronic copy.
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No one should be restricted from reading something because it acknowledges a person's experience or existence— whether because of race, gender, sexuality, or whatever. My ask is that you keep any copies I give you to help distribute to others.

@ me directly if you need help finding anything.

In the mean time, consider archiving and reading these books, and books like them: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10

...and donating to The Merritt Fund to help librarians whose jobs and funding are threatened: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/merrittfund/merritthumanitarian

:better_pride: 🏳️‍⚧️ ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

#AmericanLibraryAssociation #ALA #BannedBooks #LGBTQ #LGBT #GenderQueer #Gender #Transgender #YouthLiberation #YouthRights #Reading #Books #Library #Libraries #Race #SchoolBoard #SchoolBoards #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibrary

Students that don’t have any overdue books and check out new books earn a sticker for our “mystery picture” mosaic. We are so close to finishing! I still laugh every day about their guesses. Just yesterday I heard “dragon”, “lizard”, and “I don’t know but it’s NOT a tiger”. #library #elementary #school #schoollibrary

https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/2002/10/22

#SchoolLibrary #BannedBooks

Happy #PiDay2023, everybody!

I wish you all a day with lots of pi(e) and beautiful maths.

Pic 1: The apple pi(e) is for a meeting later today (filled with people of a more Alfa Science persuasion).

Last three pictures are the decorations I made for the #SchoolLibrary I volunteer at.

Gotta move stuff home & go thru it before deciding what goes where at my new #schoollibrary. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to move 26 years of #teaching & #library work into your family room & garage, it looks like this…