Freedom to Read SC is a coalition empowering communities to resist censorship and uphold every South Carolinian's right to read freely and access information.
Joined December 2022
- Tweets 46
- Following 220
- Followers 189
- Likes 12
7 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
We can beat the book bans in libraries and schools across South Carolina, but only if we stand together.
Join us here: mailchi.mp/aclusc/freedom-to…
7
23
*tapping the mic* Is this thing on?
DEFEND SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENTS' RIGHT TO LEARN
Please write your lawmakers in opposition to H. 3728
action.aclu.org/send-message…
ALT "Strike out classroom censorship" is repeated on a yellow background. A red marker stroke passes behind the words "strike out."
1
3
3
156
Horry County: Join Freedom to Read SC and The SCEA on Monday (7/31) for a panel to discuss censorship and how we can fight for the freedom to read 📚
There's still time to register! Details and RSVP: thescea.org/censorshippanel
9
8
1,184
"Others, like activist Paul Bowers that work closely with anti-book banning groups like Freedom to Read S.C., say this book tells the story about real-life events that need attention."
Thank you for the coverage, @Live5News!
live5news.com/2023/05/25/boo…
3
11
655
Freedom to Read SC (no longer updating X) retweeted
19 May 2023
LGBTQ-themed books will remain in the children’s section of York County libraries despite some parent objections. postandcourier.com/rock-hill…
5
16
73
8,979
Vital context from @mr_nuzum on the teacher censorship bill H. 3728. It is a slap in the face to teachers across South Carolina. open.substack.com/pub/otherd…
1
2
378
Freedom to Read SC (no longer updating X) retweeted
19 Apr 2023
As we watch H. 3728 in the statehouse, we cannot lose sight of the battles happening in local school districts. These book bans and censorship efforts, primarily targeting authors and stories of marginalized groups, hurt EVERYONE. H. 3728 will further legitimize these efforts
7
25
2,074
Freedom to Read SC (no longer updating X) retweeted
8 May 2023
For today, we need to make calls to our elected officials about the two big things on the docket this week: a 6 week abortion ban and the classroom censorship bill. If you've never called before, it's a great day to get started. Here's how:
1
22
30
2,711
Starting a thread of freedom-to-read fights going on across South Carolina. Let us know if we're missing any! 🧵
1
3
6
2,397
(Next Greenville Co. Library Board meeting is May 22, noon @ 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville) greenvillelibrary.org/board-…
1
1
231
STATEHOUSE: Lawmakers are still weighing the merits of House Bill 3728, a teacher gag order that would restrict classroom discussions & materials on race, gender, and history. Call email legislators here: jewishcharleston.salsalabs.o…
2
1
1
243
Happy National Library Week! Here are some ways to celebrate librarians and stay in the fight for the freedom to read.
23 Apr 2023
What can you do to support your #schoollibrary during #NationalLibraryWeek? Here are a few ideas for community members! Check out @UABookBans for more!
93
Did y'all see the students from DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization) on page 1A of the @postandcourier? 🙌
2
78