Dignity For All Texas Students

It's time to VOTE!!! Don't wait til Election Day -- be sure to vote early. You can vote at any polling location in the county where you are registered! Remind your friends and family -- this election is too important to sit out! Your VOTE is your VOICE! 🇺🇸💙

Dr. García’s legacy reminds us that education is a powerful tool for change. At Dignity for All Texas Students, we strive to protect and promote public education for all students so they can shape their futures, just like Dr. García did.

Thank you to all who donated in support of our annual librarian appreciation gifts in honor of Banned Books Week. Our librarians do such important work -- let's be sure to show our support and appreciation all year long!

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s remember the importance of electing leaders who support public education. By voting, you can help ensure every student gets the opportunities they deserve.

Rosh Hashanah is a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. As we reflect on the past year, we look forward to a future filled with peace and possibility. Shana Tova! 🍎

At Dignity for All Texas Students, we believe in lifting up voices like Emma’s that fought for fair treatment and education for all. 📚 Let’s continue her legacy by ensuring every student has access to quality public education, no matter their background.

Thanks so all who came out to support the Freedom to Read on Sunday! We had such a great time at the Book Social.

Reminder: Book Social tomorrow! Sunday 9/29 from 6-8 p.m. Refreshments, prizes, shopping, voter registration. See you there!

Today is -- The freedom to read is under attack. From book challenges and bans to soft censorship, this issue is harming our kids, our teachers and librarians and our communities. Let's do something about it. Come to our Book Social Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Talking Animals Books -- register to vote or check your registration, shop in support of Texas Freedom to Read Project and connect with others who support the Freedom to Read!

So many great events happening to fight back against book censorship. Check out this one featuring our friends from Texas Freedom to Read Project.

VOTING is one of the best ways to take action and protect the Freedom to Read! We will have a voter registrar on duty at our Book Social on Sunday so if you know someone who needs to REGISTER TO VOTE, please bring them along! Students who will be 18 by November 5th can register. You can also check your voter registration and make sure you are ready for November! 🇺🇸

It's , and in Texas, book bans are on the rise! Did you know that Texas leads the nation in banned books, with over 800 titles removed from shelves in the last two years? These books cover important topics like race, LGBTQ+ identities, and history -- stories that deserve to be told.

Let’s celebrate the freedom to read and fight back against censorship. Because every story matters. 📖❤️

ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom documented 1,247 demands to censor library books and resources in 2023. The number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by OIF in more than 20 years of tracking: 4,240 unique book titles were targeted for removal from schools and libraries. These are most challenged, including reasons cited for censoring the books.

From trailblazing leaders to everyday heroes, the Hispanic community's influence continues to inspire a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Together, we can ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive through public education. 🌟🎓"

On March 14, 2024, the American Library Association released data and statistics about book bans in the United States in 2023. The number of unique titles challenged shattered last year's records. Today marks the start of Banned Book Week. Throughout the week, we will share information and resources to get educated and TAKE ACTION! UniteAgainstBookBans.org is a great place to start -- tons of data and resources.

Peace is more than a word—it's a way of being, a commitment to understanding, and a promise to build a kinder world. 🌍✨ On this International Day of Peace, let's take a moment to reflect, connect, and choose compassion over conflict. Together, we can create the harmony we all deserve.

Did you know? 📚 Every VOTE is a voice for our students' futures! 🗳️ Public education isn’t just about books and desks—it's about community, opportunity, and a brighter future for ALL. Let's show up for our kids!

Celebrate Southlake was tons fun! We had so many community members stop by to chat, decorate book marks and paint our Little Free Library! We’ll be celebrating the Freedom to Read all month so be sure to follow us for more events!

We are celebrating Banned Book Week (9/22-28) with a "Let Freedom Read Social" at Talking Animals Bookstore! Talking Animals Books has generously offered to donate 10% of proceeds to Texas Freedom to Read Project. We will have wine and other refreshments as well as door prizes, banned book trivia and swag. Book lovers of all ages are welcome! This event is co-sponsored by Dignity for All Texas Students, Keller ISD Families For Public Education & Protect GCISD .

Come visit our booth today 2-7 at Southlake Town Square!

Come visit our booth at Celebrate Southlake! 2-7 p.m. on Saturday at Town Square - we will be located near the gazebo.

Ever feel like your voice doesn't count? Imagine a world where the lunch menu is only broccoli every day! 🥦🤔 Your VOTE can stop the ‘broccoli effect’ in public education. Let’s make choices that matter—because we’re all part of the squad!