That little pocket in the back of the book felt like a secret handshake with every reader before you 📚💛
Stamped dates, scribbled names, and the quiet thrill of carrying a story home. Some memories never get overdue. ✨
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Found: a secret portal between fiction and reality 📚✨
Turns out, the best plot twist is walking right into your own imagination.
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(Repost) From the RTE: Why public libraries are ideal spaces to promote media literacy
https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0221/1497415-public-libraries-librarians-media-literary-third-spaces-disinformation-conspiracy-theories/
Analysis: A new project will train librarians to equip people with the knowledge and skills to navigate a media saturated age
Tech companies often describe their platforms as communities. This self-serving rhetoric makes them sound like quaint,…
(Repost) From the RTE: Why public libraries are ideal spaces to promote media literacy
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Why Banned Books Still Mater
📚 Why Banned Books Still Matter
Every year, the conversation about banned books gets louder — and honestly, that’s a good thing. What used to be the occasional challenge to a “controversial” title has become a cultural battleground over who gets to tell their stories… and who doesn’t.
🔥 Book Bans Are on the Rise
Despite sounding like something from decades ago, book bans are still happening right now. Schools and libraries across the U.S. are seeing an increase in challenges, especially toward books that:
- center LGBTQ+ characters
- discuss race and identity
- confront history honestly
- deal with mental health
- or simply make certain people uncomfortable
Banning a book doesn’t make it disappear. If anything, it highlights exactly why the story matters.
📖 Why Books Get Banned
Books are often challenged because they tackle topics people consider “sensitive.” But the truth is, the reasons books get banned tell us more about society’s fears than about the books themselves.
Stories aren’t dangerous.
Silencing them is.
🪞 Banned Books Are Mirrors and Windows
For some readers, banned books are the first time they’ve ever seen themselves in a story.
For others, banned books show them lives and experiences they’ve never encountered.
That mix of recognition + empathy?
That’s exactly why these books end up on ban lists — and exactly why they’re essential.
Reading banned books helps us:
- think critically
- challenge bias
- build empathy
- explore tough subjects safely
- grow
Books make us better humans. Period.
⚡ The Paradox of the Ban
Here’s the wild part:
When a book gets banned… more people read it.
It becomes an act of resistance, of curiosity, of reclaiming the right to think for ourselves. Reading a banned book is a reminder that the freedom to read is the freedom to learn.
📚 Want to Support Banned Books?
Here are simple ways you can make a difference:
- Check banned books out from your library
- Buy challenged titles from indie bookstores
- Support educators + librarians speaking up
- Share banned book recommendations online
- Read them with your friends, kids, or book club
Every time you read a banned book, you’re sending the message:
Stories matter. Voices matter. Freedom matters.
✨ Popular Banned Books to Start With
- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian — Sherman Alexie
- The Hate U Give — Angie Thomas
- Gender Queer — Maia Kobabe
- The Bluest Eye — Toni Morrison
- All Boys Aren’t Blue — George M. Johnson
- Speak — Laurie Halse Anderson
- The Handmaid’s Tale — Margaret Atwood
Happy writing & reading,
Brittany.
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Hello Wednesday!
What are you reading/listening too?
Me: Dark Arts and a Daiquiri by Annette Marie
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(Repost) Why I Support Libraries
I hope that it’s no secret, Dear Readers, that I support and appreciate both Libraries as well as Librarians. I’ve made my reasons on that subject quite clear and I’ll add the posts where I’ve talked about Libraries here:
The Hot Take: An Appeal for Libraries – The Autistic SuperBlog (wordpress.com)
The Hot Take: Love for Libraries – The Autistic SuperBlog (wordpress.com)
Poetry Packed Out: We…
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📚 Everyone Belongs – Celebrate Banned Books Week! 🌈
This Everyone Belongs At The Library Banned Books Week T-Shirt is the perfect way to celebrate inclusivity and the power of reading. ✨
Show your love for libraries and banned books awareness in style. Comfortable, bold, and meaningful—this shirt makes a statement anywhere you go.
Don’t wait—Shop now and join the movement for open access and equality! 💙
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Giggles and life lessons with a Rabbit Coach, embark on the journey of Willow’s hops that give everyone Hope:
🐰📚 Willow’s Wisdom – Laugh, Learn, and Hop into Adventure! 🎉
Who knew a rabbit could be this smart… and this sassy? 😄
Willow, the fluffiest life coach in the jungle, is back with hilarious tales, big heart, and paws full of wisdom!
In this rib-tickling book, you’ll find:
🌟 Silly squirrels making silly mistakes (don’t try this at home!)
🎨 Bright, beautiful pictures – because plain pages are just sad
🐸 Frogs with attitude, owls with opinions, and a duck who thinks he’s a superhero
💬 Willow dropping truth bombs like: “Don’t put your tail in other people’s soup!”
💡 Great for curious kids, giggly grown-ups, and anyone who thinks learning should come with a laugh.
🎁 Makes a perfect gift for children age 2-18
Parents like Willow, Children like Willow, Grandparents, Grandchildren like Willow. & What about you? Read enchanting Willow tales with life lessons You will never like to miss reading and buying this book. Share with your loved ones. Gift your little ones… Have Fun
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Debate on Advantages of Attending Library Regularly - SIRT Bhopal
Debating for a Cause!
SIRT EC Department, in collaboration with the Library Task Group, successfully hosted a debate on “Advantages of Attending Library Regularly” on 21st Feb 2025!
Fostering critical thinking, research, and a love for learning!
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A woman browsing books in a library, surrounded by shelves filled with various titles and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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How do you know that you got lucky with your coworkers as an apprentice?
You are alone in one office feeling really fucked up and not knowing how to get home and call the office your boss is normally in but you get the gothlady on the phone who tells you calmly that she’s on her way. In the meantime both bosses come in surprisingly and tell you to lay down and make sure you’re hydrated. Then the gothlady comes in sits down and says she’s staying with you. Another coworker gets you a heating pad for your period pains. You lay there for about an hour feeling a little better after a while, while gothlady has psychological conversations with you to figure out what’s wrong and if something going on that can be fixed. Afterwards you sit up to said gothlady on the officephone who tells whoever is in the line “It sat up” Then another coworker comes in to tell you “get your stuff I’ll take you home”
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Embracing Generosity: A Year of Giving Back to Libraries
Shaina Tranquilino
April 3, 2024
As we welcome the dawn of a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on our lives, our goals, and the changes we hope to enact in the coming months. For some, it’s a time to set resolutions aimed at personal growth, health, or career advancement. For others, like myself, it’s an opportunity to embark on a journey of philanthropy and giving back to the community.
This year, I’ve made a heartfelt commitment to donate to a different organization each month, with the intention of supporting causes that resonate deeply with me and have a positive impact on the world around us. As April is here, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve chosen to kickstart this initiative by dedicating my birthday month to supporting the Regina Public Library Board.
For me, libraries have always held a special place in my heart. As an avid reader and advocate for literacy, I firmly believe in the transformative power of libraries to educate, inspire, and empower communities. They serve as beacons of knowledge and enlightenment, offering a wealth of resources, programs, and services that benefit people of all ages and backgrounds.
By donating to this fundraiser, you’ll have a direct hand in enhancing library resources, expanding educational programs, and bolstering services that are vital to the well-being of our community. Your generosity will help foster a love for learning, provide equitable access to information, and create a welcoming space for everyone to explore new worlds through the pages of a book.
But it’s more than just books on shelves or quiet reading corners. Libraries are dynamic hubs of activity, where people come together to learn, connect, and grow. From early literacy programs for children to technology training for seniors, from cultural events to job search assistance, libraries offer something for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. Whether it’s funding new acquisitions for the library’s collection, supporting innovative programming initiatives, or improving facilities to better serve patrons, every dollar counts. Together, we can ensure that our library remains a vibrant and indispensable resource for generations to come.
So, I invite you to join me in giving back to this vital institution that enriches lives and strengthens our community. Together, let’s celebrate the joy of reading, the power of knowledge, and the profound impact of generosity. Together, let’s make a difference, one book at a time.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1168295377400257/
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