Anyone genuinely concerned about censorship should check out ScreenItFirst.com — a humble project born from the idea that it takes a village to raise a reader. It’s not about banning books. It’s about giving everyday people a place to share direct snapshots from books so others can decide for themselves. If a story doesn’t align with your family’s values, you can skip it, save time, and help preserve innocence for the next family too. #preserveinnocence
I have been paying closer attention to my town's library board for a while and concerned about what I'm witnessing. While we thankfully had a couple of very progressive local candidates step up last cycle to try to win seats, the suggestion to join the Friends organization and have influence from there is well-taken and one I will heed. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. I look forward to digging into this deeply. Public libraries are one of our best and most precious ideas. It’s been a hugely important institution in my life. I may prevail in
The library where I work to create a book display inspired by this post, and to surreptitiously distribute your zine. I had no idea you created “For the people!” I greatly respect your work.
Anyone genuinely concerned about censorship should check out ScreenItFirst.com — a humble project born from the idea that it takes a village to raise a reader. It’s not about banning books. It’s about giving everyday people a place to share direct snapshots from books so others can decide for themselves. If a story doesn’t align with your family’s values, you can skip it, save time, and help preserve innocence for the next family too. #preserveinnocence
Love this and libraries! Our Black women's library in Chicago all those years ago was one of my favorite days. <3
Great piece! I think a lot of us take libraries for granted, not realizing the importance they hold towards making the world more accessible to all.
This is an incredible piece. Libraries are a revolutionary space. And - those zines!!
I have been paying closer attention to my town's library board for a while and concerned about what I'm witnessing. While we thankfully had a couple of very progressive local candidates step up last cycle to try to win seats, the suggestion to join the Friends organization and have influence from there is well-taken and one I will heed. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. I look forward to digging into this deeply. Public libraries are one of our best and most precious ideas. It’s been a hugely important institution in my life. I may prevail in
The library where I work to create a book display inspired by this post, and to surreptitiously distribute your zine. I had no idea you created “For the people!” I greatly respect your work.
So glad to hear it. Please send me a photo if you so create a display and thank you for the work you do.
Also want to add that I thank Micah Bazant for the zine design! Cool!