Freedom to Read Foundation

Your voice matters! Contact your representative today and tell Congress to fund IMLS and keep libraries open for students, seniors, job seekers, and everyone who relies on them. Click the link to take action now! oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edi... #uniteagainstbookbans

A book about witches? Spooky. A story about magic? Terrifying. A character who dares to be different? The horror! If that's what makes a book scary, we'll take a whole haunted library, please. #FreedomToRead #BannedBooks #Halloween

Health education isn't inappropriate. Curiosity isn't dangerous. And knowing your body shouldn't be controversial. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's protect the freedom to read, learn, and make informed decisions about our health. #breastcancerawareness #freedomtoread

The First Amendment protects our ability to explore ideas, access information, and encounter different perspectives. When books are challenged or access to information is restricted, understanding these protections matters. Explore FTRF’s free resources: tr.ee/ncB8Tf #BannedBooksWeek 📚

Banned Books Week is here! This week, we’re celebrating the books that have been questioned, challenged, and removed, and the people who continue to defend our right to read them. Pick up a banned book. Share a story. Start a conversation. And help keep the freedom to read alive📚 #BannedBooksWeek

In 2025, ALA documented 5,668 books banned from libraries. The highest number recorded in a single year. Here are the Top most frequently challenged books in 2025. ALA tracked 4,235 unique titles challenged overall. Learn more: www.ala.org/bbooks/frequ...

Need new art for your library? The 2026 Banned Books Week posters are now available through the ALA Store. Freedom to Read Foundation is a member of the Banned Books Week Coalition, which sponsors the annual event. View the collection: alastore.ala.org/search/store...

Dolly leaves behind a powerful reminder: books create possibility, and access to them matters. Her music made us sing. Her stories made us smile. And her commitment to reading will continue to inspire generations. #RIPDollyParton #FreedomToRead

Then and now, the freedom to read matters. When books disappear from shelves, readers lose more than stories–they lose the opportunity to question, learn, and decide for themselves. 📚 #WomensEqualityDay #ThenandNow #BannedBooks #FreedomToRead

During a golden age of comics, the stars aligned and EC Comics lovingly adapted 25 classic Ray Bradbury stories, now collected in Home to Stay! The Complete Ray Bradbury EC Stories! The EC Comics Artists Library supports @ftrf.bsky.social | https://bit.ly/4zsIeu2

Libraries are for every generation, offering seniors welcoming spaces to read, learn, connect, explore technology, and access valuable community resources. #SeniorCitizensDay #BannedBooks #FreedomToRead

Sunscreen? Check. Water bottle? Check. A great book? Absolutely. What's coming with you to the beach, pool, park, or backyard this summer? Tell us the one book that's earned a spot in your beach bag. 📚☀️ #SummerReads #BannedBooks #FreedomToRead

The Freedom to Read Foundation is proud to welcome Sarah Lamdan as our new Executive Director. We look forward to this next chapter under her leadership. Please join us in welcoming Sarah to the Freedom to Read Foundation! #FTRF #FreePeopleReadFreely

As we celebrate 250 years of independence, we also recognize the enduring importance of the First Amendment, which has protected our fundamental freedoms since 1791. Since 1969 FTRF has worked to defend those freedoms in libraries and communities across the country. 🇺🇸 #4thofJuly #FirstAmendment

LGBTQ+ books belong on our shelves all year long. In June, and every other month, we're celebrating stories that reflect the diversity of human experiences and the freedom of every reader to access them. #prideallyear #freepeoplereadfreely

Congratulations to Deborah Caldwell-Stone, recipient of the Freedom to Read Foundation's Roll of Honor Award. Thank you, for your extraordinary service and dedication to the Freedom to Read Foundation. #ALAAC26 #FreedomToRead

Join the Freedom to Read Foundation in a discussion exploring the legal battles that have shaped intellectual freedom and the challenges facing readers and libraries today. 📅 Monday, June 29, 2026 🕝 2:30–3:30 PM We hope to see you there! #ALAAC26 #FreedomToRead #IntellectualFreedom #RightToRead

For 150 years, you have shown what is possible when communities invest in knowledge, access, and opportunity. Thank you for championing libraries, defending the freedom to read, and inspiring generations of readers. Congratulations on 150 years of impact! #ALA150

📚 What happens when librarians become the front lines in the fight for the freedom to read? Dorcas Hand is featured in the first episode of OurStoryBridge Listens. A powerful conversation about censorship, access, advocacy, and why libraries matter more than ever. 🎧 Listen now: tr.ee/rnkSPGS2QH

This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ stories and the fundamental right to access them. Libraries, books, and ideas belong to everyone. Because a more inclusive world begins with the freedom to read it🏳️‍🌈📖 #ReadWithPride #FreedomToRead #Pride #LibrariesForAll

Summer Reading at the Library Begins This Week! Kick-off SRP wJurassic Jamboree, Monday 2pm- 6pm Children's Story Time returns Wednesday at 10:30am with a BUBBLE PARTY! Friday is our LAST scheduled move matinee of the season at 1pm with a showing of "Life of Pi." This and more at your Library!

Imagine being so threatened by a novel about women finding community and truth that you decide: “Nope. Too dangerous.” 📚 The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd has been challenged and banned for discussions of race, sexuality, and uncomfortable history.

The fight against censorship takes resources. Each year, the Freedom to Read Foundation awards 5 grants supporting organizations that defend the freedom to read and expand access to books. We’re proud to support Banned Books Week 2026 and this year’s theme: #LetBooksBe 📚 #BannedBooksWeek

The Freedom to Read Foundation is proud to support this work as a member of the Banned Books Week Coalition. 📅 Oct 10: Let Freedom Read Day Banned Books Week (Oct 4–10) is a time to push back—and this year’s theme, Let Books Be, is a call to protect the freedom to read.

The First Amendment protects our right to speak, read, learn, and challenge ideas. On Law Day, it’s a reminder that these freedoms aren’t guaranteed without vigilance—they must be protected, exercised, and made accessible to everyone. #ReadingIsPower #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely

Chosen by the mystical horse-like being Companion Rolan, Talia is destined to become one of the Queen’s own elite guard. Arrows of the Queen and the Mercedes Lackey: Valdemar and Beyond book bundle support @ftrf.bsky.social.

Libraries are often the only free, accessible space in a community. But behind the scenes, many are struggling with aging buildings and limited funding. The result isn’t just worn infrastructure, it’s reduced access to essential services for the people who need them most. www.ala.org/news/2025/12...

Plant today, breathe tomorrow 🌱 Every tree we grow is a step toward cleaner air, healthier communities, and a greener future. This Arbor Day, let’s put roots in the ground and hope in the sky.

The Public Library Association conference is almost here and we’re celebrating the library community with a sale. Enjoy 30% off at librarygiftshop.org 📅 April 1–4 Because supporting libraries should look good on you. #ReadingIsPower #BooksAreMagic #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely #BooksNotBans

In the 1930s, women rode through the mountains of Kentucky delivering books to families. This program, supported by the Works Progress Administration under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, helped bring literacy to remote communities during the Great Depression. #WomensHistoryMonth

Students lose opportunities to see themselves reflected. Readers lose the chance to engage with complex truths. Communities lose access to conversations that literature helps us have. Silencing stories doesn’t protect people, it narrows their world. #BlackHistoryMonth

What happens before a book reaches the shelf matters. Watch now and join us for a conversation on February 26. This video from CALS explores how the journey of a book protects First Amendment rights and access to information for all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5ea... www.ftrf.org/news/720401/...

Protecting the freedom to read means defending the right of every reader to encounter the full complexity of our shared history. This Black History Month, we stand against censorship and for the voices that help us tell the truth about our past and imagine a more just future. #BlackHistoryMonth

The Librarians is heading to living rooms across the country and is sharing a powerful message far and wide. Catch this important documentary on PBS, February 9. www.pbs.org/independentl...

New: Yesterday the Administration filed notice to appeal a recent decision in federal court which halted actions to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS grants are still in place while the court hears the appeal. The appeals process will take time. 1/2

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A leader who showed the world the power of courage, compassion, and unwavering faith in justice. At FTRF, we carry that spirit forward by believing in progress, unity, and building a future where everyone has the chance to rise.

The uglier the sweater, the bigger the bragging rights. Today’s the day—show off those festive disasters! 🤶🎁 #FTRFgetsUGLY

Dust off the sparkles, the snowflakes, and the wonderfully tacky threads–Ugly Sweater Day is almost here! Get ready to bring your boldest holiday chaos. #Christmas #FTRFGetsUgly

Indigenous stories carry generations of strength, knowledge, and truth. Support the Freedom to Read Foundation to keep those stories accessible. Your donation helps protect the right to read for all: tr.ee/gb_gsTycXY

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It's #GivingTuesday! I gave to @teachingchange.bsky.social and @ftrf.bsky.social. #Education and #IntellectualFreedom go hand in hand. #TLSky #EduSky. Let's make sure the young people we serve experience their #FirstAmendment rights and are empowered to take action in their schools/communities!