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Texas School Districts Should Refrain from Rating Library Books Under HB900

February 06, 2024

HB900, the Texas book rating bill, is being challenged on Constitutional grounds in federal court. Despite this, numerous school districts in Texas are acting as if HB900 is operative and are citing HB900 as the reason to rate and review school library collections. EveryLibrary has joined the Children's Defense Fund-Texas and several other free speech and education advocacy organizations in issuing a letter to School Boards and Administrators across Texas about HB900, the Readers Act, clarifying the law and cautioning them to stop removing books. 

Endorsing HR 6830, the Books Save Lives Act of 2024

January 31, 2024

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) has introduced H.R.6830, the  Books Save Lives Act (2024), to counteract the rise in book bans in public libraries and school libraries nationwide. EveryLibrary is encouraging all library stakeholders to learn about and support this important new legislation.

EveryLibrary Launches Libraries2024 Initiative to Engage Voters About the Big Issues Affecting Libraries

January 28, 2024

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, launches the Libraries2024 Initiative, a new voter-facing campaign to promote issue advocacy and civic education about school libraries, public libraries, and the profession of librarianship in advance of Election Days throughout the 2024 cycle.

Remove Libs of Tik Tok (Chaya Raichik) From Oklahoma Library Board

January 24, 2024

Oklahoma’s culture war-obsessed superintendent has appointed professional harasser Chaya Raichik — of the account Libs of TikTok — to the state’s Department of Education Library Media Advisory Committee.

More than Free Speech: Upholding the Whole First Amendment through EveryLibrary's Fight for the First Campaigns

January 23, 2024

The First Amendment is rightly associated with free speech in libraries, but its scope goes beyond just the freedom to read. It also protects the rights of citizens to peacefully assemble and petition the government, both of which are core components of our democratic society. Our hope, when we launched Fight for the First, was to support not only free speech rights in libraries but also the broader scope of the First Amendment, especially how citizens engage library boards and school boards in our democratic republic. 

Rethinking Legislative Advocacy by State Library Associations

January 17, 2024

The unprecedented number and nature of legislative attacks on libraries and librarians during the 2023 session should be a wake-up call to state library associations. It is time to review and reconsider our sector's approach to legislative advocacy.

EveryLibrary 2023 Impact Report: Answering Unprecedented Challenges for Libraries and Librarians

January 12, 2024

In 2023, EveryLibrary continued to uphold our decade long commitment to libraries and librarians. Since its inception in 2012, EveryLibrary has been dedicated to securing better funding and policies for libraries, with notable achievements such as the launch of the Save School Librarians initiative in 2017. This year, EveryLibrary took bold steps to address the ongoing book ban crisis and solidify its position as a leader in library advocacy.

Legislation of Concern in 2024

January 01, 2024

SEE CURRENT YEAR BILL TRACKING AT everylibrary.org/billtracking EveryLibrary is monitoring state legislation during the 2024 session that would limit Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves. Of most concern are proposed laws that would allow for criminal prosecution of librarians, educators, higher ed. faculty, and museum professionals.

Bridgerton Author, Julia Quinn, Asks You to Support EveryLibrary's Fight Against Book Bans

December 30, 2023

As Ambassador for EveryLibrary, and as an author, I am reaching out to ask you to make an end of the year gift in support of their work on behalf of libraries.

EveryLibrary in the News 2023 - July to December

December 21, 2023

EveryLibrary is proud to be go-to source for reporters and editors to get accurate information, useful insights, and relevant commentary about library funding, book bans, public policy, and legislation in 2023. 
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