Peter Bromberg
Just a simple librarian trying to make it in this crazy world.
- Good news out of Davis SD, UT. When books are read and considered as a whole, they stay on the shelves! @authorsabb.bsky.social @abfefreeexpression.bsky.social @aclu.org @letutahread.bsky.social @maggietokudahall.bsky.social @angiethomas.bsky.social @tasslyn.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social
- Reposted by Peter BrombergTonight’s the night! Online book club at 6:30 pm mt. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/banne...
- On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal. On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums. bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
- Reposted by Peter BrombergUnless the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) takes action by July 4th, Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, will become 18th book permanently banned statewide in Utah. Please contact board members and ask them to overturn the ban and restore local control! letutahread.org/localcontrol
- Reposted by Peter BrombergTeachers, librarians, book lovers, #BookSky! Join us Friday May 9th from 10AM-3PM for the Freedom Read-In, a free, all-day assembly of award-winning children's book authors reading from their own work to bring attention to and raise support for Freedom to Read bills that are active in 12 states...
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- IMLS staff have been put on admin leave as of today. Learn more and take action at www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
- Please consider donating to help keep the Fairhope Public Library operational. Thank you! www.fundlibraries.org/campaign/243... @readfreelyal.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social
- 🚨 🚨 STATE LIBRARY BOARD DEFUNDS FAIRHOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY 🚨 🚨 After losing all state funding die to Moms For Liberty conspiring with ALGOP Chair John Wahl, the Fairhope Public Library needs support to remain operational 💵PLEASE GIVE HERE 💵- bit.ly/4iMpzAB
- ULA Statement against the Executive Order Targeting IMLS: ula.org/ula-statemen...
- Thanks to John Cusack for bringing attention to @everylibrary.bsky.social petition on IMLS funding for libraries. For complete information on and opportunities to take action, see: saveimls.org
- Reposted by Peter BrombergIn a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergShout out to libraries, library workers, and library kids!!
- Reposted by Peter BrombergNo matter what, Libraries will always be here for you. ❤️📚
- Every few years we get a bill in Utah trying to censor research databases or get contracts canceled based on spurious allegations which are continually disproven. With just a few days left in UT legislative session, another bad bill has emerged. Learn more and take action at: letutahread.org/hb473
- Don't censor research databases in Utah! Take action today: letutahread.org/hb473
- See also: @rebekahcummings.bsky.social excellent Substack post "Bad Utah Library Bill Alert: substack.com/inbox/post/1.... It includes Rebekah's testimony at the House Ed. hearing last friday.
- Here is my testimony at Friday's UT House Ed. Committee hearing calling out just two of the lies presented by the Representative who sponsored the bill, and has a long record of deceit in trying to censor library databases. le.utah.gov/av/videoClip...
- Lastly, check out this FAQ on HB473 that has some of the history of deceit around database censorship efforts in Utah, and the many years of monitoring and transparent reporting by the Utah Education Network demonstrating the safety and appropriate student use of databases letutahread.org/hb473-faq
- EveryLibrary strongly opposes the Trump administration’s censorship and political interference in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary... Follow and support @everylibrary.bsky.social to help fight for libraries.
- Reposted by Peter BrombergSchool play gets canceled for "inappropriate content". In response students write [REDACTED], their own anti-censorship play skewering the school district, sells out performances, and ultimately takes gold at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival. www.kqed.org/arts/1397192...
- Hanging out with some good Utahns today, showing up on a Saturday to learn more about how we can work together to support libraries and the freedom to read! @letutahread.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
- Just adding some pix of what “going to the library” looks like in Utah 🙂
- Reposted by Peter BrombergThanks for being there!! We are doing another screening at Provo PL on Thursday 2/20 letutahread.org/events/banne...
- I always say, listen to the authors. @carlhiaasen.bsky.social tells us: Libraries are vital institutions that are in need of your support: Give a follow to @everylibrary.bsky.social and @supportisoverdue.bsky.social #supportisoverdue
- Reposted by Peter BrombergPlease join me in supporting Rhea Young, a Texas librarian fired for protecting the right to read. It's a tough time for her right now. If you can, please consider helping out or sharing. gofund.me/83ab39bc
- Reposted by Peter BrombergACTION NEEDED TODAY - THE CLOCK IS TICKING TO OVERTURN TWO NEW STATEWIDE BOOK BANS AND RETURN DECISION-MAKING TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Click now to send an email today: letutahread.org/localcontrol @wgawest.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social
- Reposted by Peter BrombergAmazing librarian, Mychal Threets, closes out the CSLA conference with a fireside chat & reminds us all that mental health is not an adult problem, but ankid problem too. Librarians allow kids to talk about what is bothering them⤵️
- @letutahread.bsky.social, the UT statewide coalition of organizations and grassroots library supporters invite you to take action against this unconstitutional attack on firtt amendment freedoms: letutahread.org/usbeban
- So much for the whole "kids can still just buy the book themselves" thing eh? www.kuer.org/education/20...
- In 1979 my grandma gave 12-year-old me a Vonnegut book that is banned as “criminal p0rN” in 2 districts. She could be prosecuted for that in UT in 2025! As could any parent who has it or hundreds of other mainstream books in their home. Add your voice. Stop the madness: letutahread.org/usbeban
- Register today for this free pre-release screening of the documentary, Banned Together. Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:30 at Salt Lake City PL. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/free-...
- Thanks to @pjayswalwrites.bsky.social for her great coverage of the documentary, "The Librarians" that premiered at Sundance. We sponsoring a free, private, pre-release screening of the film, "Banned Together" on Feb 13th at SLC Library auditorium. Register at: letutahread.org/events/banne...
- Days after Utah banned its 15th book from all public schools, an independent film following the pressures school librarians face received a warm welcome from a Salt Lake City crowd at the Sundance Film Festival. @letutahread.bsky.social @pbromberg.bsky.social www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergExtremist book ban laws have led to hundreds of books being banned in Utah schools including books by Judy Blume, Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, Sherman Alexie. Now students are banned from having their own copies of these books at school! Take action at: letutahread.org/usbeban
- Please watch author Elana K. Arnold's response to the recent statewide ban of her award-winning book, Damsel. It follows the banning of 14 books last year, including her Nat. Book Award finalist title, "What Girls Are Made Of." Is it a coincidence that 14/15 banned books are by women?
- We reached out to @elanakarnold.bsky.social for her comment on the banning of her novel Damsel (a Printz Award Honor Book) . 14 other books including her novel "What Girls Are Made Of"(a Nat. Book Award Finalist) are already banned. See Elana's video response: www.instagram.com/p/DFNkG9kP2a...
- Another book added to Utah’s unprecedented “no read” list. And now books have been given the status of contraband in UT schools!! We must take a stand together for common sense and the freedom to read! letutahread.org/usbeban
- UT has banned ANOTHER book: Damsel (Printz Award Honor Book) by @elanakarnold.bsky.social. Given the new USBE guidance, it's not only illegal for schools to have it on the shelf, it's illegal for students to have such literary contraband on their person! Take Action today at: letutahread.org/usbeban
- Reposted by Peter BrombergRegister today for free pre-release screening of the documentary, Banned Together. Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:30 at Salt Lake City PL. The screening is free, but seats are limited. See details and RSVP today at: letutahread.org/events/banne...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergUSBE has issued guidance to schools that not only are books banned from libraries, students are banned from bringing personal copies of books to school. Sign and share If you agree that we need a return to common sense laws that don't punish students for reading. letutahread.org/usbeban
- Reposted by Peter BrombergHelp fight against book bans by signing the petition at http://www.bookbanpetition.us
- We know that Trump's previous administration proposed cutting all federal library funding every year he was in office. But what does federal funding pay for, and why does it matter? You might be surprised! bit.ly/3WkmIWG via @everylibrary.bsky.social
- Reposted by Peter BrombergCheck us out and give us a follow on Instagram! www.instagram.com/letutahread/...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergSend an email today and tell Davis SD School Officials that it's not okay to remove books without explanation to district parents, voters, and taxpayers. letdavisread.org/emaildsdboard @velshi.bsky.social @levarburton.bsky.social @swankmotron.com @everylibrary.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social
- I sometimes refer to Mountain Time as "the forgotten time zone." This is what I'm talking about people! How much extra effort would it be to type "2 pm - 3 pm Mountain Time". Whatever, we're used to it. But come on come on friends, make a little effort to acknowledge our Mountain Time existence! 🙄
- Watch this message from @everylibrary.bsky.social founder John Chrastka reflecting on 2024 and what to expect in 2025 www.instagram.com/reel/DEC3xFM...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergFollow book ban news in Utah at: letutahread.org/news
- I appreciate Shari Henry's new piece in the Political Librarian, "Tip O'Neill Was Right: The power of local politics" (journals.library.wustl.edu/pollib/artic...) She notes how @everylibrary.bsky.social supports local efforts respecting and working collaboratively, rather than dictating strategy.
- If you need help supporting your library - especially if you see extremist politicians and/or special interest groups attacking librarians, or trying to censor books - please reach out to me directly, or start a group or campaign at Fight for the First: fightforthefirst.org
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- Let’s be clear: Not only did @everylibrary.bsky.social support the NJ Freedom to Read Act, they supported me through successive waves of book challenges and personal attacks since 2021. Strategic, tactical, and — most importantly — kind humans are on staff at EveryLibrary. They are a blessing.
- Reposted by Peter BrombergSpoke to someone yday about the state of the world & how powerless I feel. They said: "But you are alive, and each day you make a difference simply by being alive. Our actions are like rings in the water, and every day your small actions cause ripples." Sounds corny written down but woah.
- Reposted by Peter BrombergA federal judge is telling Escambia County Schools (FL) to stop wasting so much taxpayer money and settle the lawsuit against them for banning books: www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergBook banning is VERY costly. One UT LEA spent $20,000 and 500 hours to remove 10 books (only 1 parent complained). Trying to defend illegal book banning in court, though? Exponentially more govt waste of tax dollars.Tell UT politicians to repeal their book ban law: letutahread.org/stopbookbans
- Reposted by Peter BrombergThe power of a few districts to influence statewide bans is “harmful to students, harmful to parents, harmful to local taxpayers and local voters,” says library advocate @pbromberg.bsky.social
- EveryLibrary was proud to provide pro bono support for this bill, which takes a stand against book bans in New Jersey. www.everylibrary.org/celebrating_... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
- Excellent essay: Public Libraries at the Intersection of the First, Tenth, and Fourteenth Amendments. katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
- Thanks to Ann Kjellberg at Book Post for this thorough and thoughtful coverage of the issues impacting libraries and EveryLibrary's important role in the defending libraries and librarians nationwide. books.substack.com/p/notebook-l...
- If @zey.bsky.social is writing it, I’m reading it. Check out her piece this morning on the parallels between the dynamics of concentrated wealth/power in the gilded age and America in 2024. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/o...
- New from me on what the rage and glee on public display after the killing of a healthcare CEO portends. I suspect the corporate world will respond with more security and retreating even more into their gated lives. They would be advised to read up on history. 🎁🔗 www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/o...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergYou might be surprised to learn that the cost of banning books is enormous. And those costs are paid for by you, the taxpayer. action.everylibrary.org/book_banners...
- Hey, @letutahread.bsky.social was nominated as "Utahn of the Year". Wouldn't it be great to see a pro-library, anti-censorship coalition take the title? Take a minute to cast you vote today! www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...
- Thanks to the Salt Lake Tribune for nominating Let Utah Read for "Utahn of the Year". You can cast a vote here: www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm.... To be clear, we're repping for YOU -- the thousands of Utahns who continue to show up and speak up to defend the freedom to read. 🙏 for your support!
- Reposted by Peter BrombergThis Saturday is Utah Authors Day co-sponsored by Let Utah Read partner the League of Utah Writers & Utah Humanities, with over 15 events happening across the state. Come meet and talk with amazing local authors! www.leagueofutahwriters.com/utahauthorsday @cwallenbooks.bsky.social @swankmotron.com
- Reposted by Peter BrombergBanning books is not about protecting teens (and bans are almost always about blocking access to teens, not kids.) Banning is about keeping kids ignorant - not safe. Ignorant of the fact that they are not alone. That they have self-worth. That abuse is not their fault. That they can dare to hope.
- Reposted by Peter BrombergI'm proud to be a board member of Let Utah Read, which is working hard to combat censorship. I just found out we've been nominated for the Salt Lake Tribune's Utahn of the Year! Vote now (it's free!) to help us spread awareness of threats to our first amendment rights: www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergYou know what makes a nice holiday or birthday gift for the reader in your life? (or hey, treat yourself!) A high quality Let Utah Read t-shirt or hoodie! Pick one up today at: www.bonfire.com/let-utah-rea...
- Highly recommend checking out the new report from PACE: “How to talk Bridge-y” National surveys helped them identify civic language that appeals to people across numerous demographics (old/young; left/right; urban/rural). Can be helpful in building diverse coalitions! www.pacefunders.org/language/
- Reposted by Peter BrombergCheck out this nice interview with Ann Holman, Co-Owner of The King's English Bookshop, about the history of the store: www.indiebound.org/blog-posts/k.... Support your local bookstores!
- Reposted by Peter BrombergAnalysis shows what we have long suspected: #bookbans target our #students’ and #authors’ identities #TLSky #BannedBooks #YouthLibs #EduSky #Skybrarians More #censorship news here: hkperkinson.blogspot.com
- Reposted by Peter BrombergAn Open Letter to our Publishers has been sent to over 90 Publishing CEOs this morning in response to the concerns of our members. 1/4
- Reposted by Peter BrombergTrump has previously proposed cutting all federal funding for libraries. But we can take action today! Please join us and sign the petition to show your support for fully funding IMLS in the Continuing Budget Resolution. action.everylibrary.org/imls2025
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- Reposted by Peter BrombergJoin hundreds of Utahns who are speaking out in support of the freedom to read, and against book banning and state interference with governing of local schools. letutahread.org/localcontrol
- The Salt Lake Tribune has reported that a 14th book has been banned statewide in Utah - Living Dead Girl, by Elizabeth Scott. sltrib.com/news/educati.... Send an email to USBE Board members today and tell them to vote to overturn the ban and restore local control: letutahread.org/localcontrol.
- Reposted by Peter BrombergHR 9495 would give the Trump administration powers to pursue dissenting non-profits and other groups under counter-terrorism laws. 🚨 ☎️ Please call your representatives:
- Thanks to the @publicnewsservice.bsky.social for reaching out to @everylibrary.bsky.social and quoting me in this article on the impact of Project 2o25 on libraries: kiowacountypress.net/content/poli...
- “We see that oftentimes pornography becomes a stand-in for just LGBTQ materials. So anything that has an LGBTQ character, even if it's in a picture book, is framed as pornographic.” kiowacountypress.net/content/poli...
- Reposted by Peter BrombergFROM NOW THROUGH 12/25, $1 from every Grubby Politician Hands sticker sold here will be donated to EveryLibrary, an organization dedicated to supporting libraries and fighting book bans. bearcubbookden.com/products/pub...
- Science says: "Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy" www.scientificamerican.com/article/book...
- Utahns, let's help USBE Board members find their courage to take action and overturn book bans! @bramblejim.bsky.social @seagulljaap.bsky.social @elimccann.bsky.social @iamdarlenemcdonald.bsky.social @jessicahorton.bsky.social @sharongf.bsky.social @schotthappens.com @utahallianceco.bsky.social
- The Salt Lake Tribune has reported that a 14th book has been banned statewide in Utah - Living Dead Girl, by Elizabeth Scott. sltrib.com/news/educati.... Send an email to USBE Board members today and tell them to vote to overturn the ban and restore local control: letutahread.org/localcontrol.
- Another statewide book ban in Utah. Another book by a woman. Another book dealing with sexual assault... State BOE has a window to overturn this -- please email them today! letutahread.org/localcontrol @letutahread.bsky.social
- @heykellyjensen.bsky.social is right, "asses in chairs" is what support looks like. So how do you *actually* get people to show up & speak up? FightForTheFirst.org gives you the tools to ID supporters and FREE support/training/coaching from real live humans (like me) at @everylibrary.bsky.social.
- We have some tough times ahead in the fight to protect the freedom to read and defend against attacks on public education, authors, and librarians. But none of us are in this alone. If you need help, reach out to Everylibrary.org for free, personalized, practical support.
- Book bans and censorship, library defunding initiatives, anti-library legislation, attacks on librarians and the profession... www.everylibrary.org/we_were_buil...
- I highly recommend @mikehixenbaugh.bsky.social ‘s book “They Came for Our Schools”. Check out his 🧵below. I also recommend @librarianjones.bsky.social’s book “That Librarian” to help understand the systemic forces attacking schools and librarians, and the negative impact on real people.
- Reposted by Peter BrombergThe book creators for young people, educators, and librarians from The Author Village who’ve already made it over to Bluesky. go.bsky.app/M96aNMRat://did:plc:y45r5p5kq5bjmuwatxsticjo/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lb3zsxoqgn26
- Friday nights get pretty wild around here!
