Friends of FBISD Libraries

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Looking for books to celebrate love, identity, and inclusion? Here are 5 great reads for a range of ages:

1. And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell
Based on a true story, this sweet picture book follows two penguins at the zoo who create a family together.

2. Melissa by Alex Gino
A heartfelt story about a transgender girl learning to embrace who she truly is and finding acceptance from those around her.

3. Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
This graphic novel series follows two British teens whose friendship grows into a thoughtful and uplifting romance.

4. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
A magical and comforting story about found family, belonging, and learning to open your heart to others.

5, Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
A charming romantic comedy about the First Son of the United States and a British prince who unexpectedly fall in love.

Representation matters, and stories help us better understand and celebrate each other. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

As another school year comes to a close, thank you to all the amazing FBISD employees who gave their time, patience, encouragement, and support each day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and well-deserved summer break!

“Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.”
- Mary Roach

Jenna Bush Hager Gives Impassioned Rant Against Book Banning on ‘Las Culturistas’ Podcast “I don’t think so, honey. Don’t ever get me started on that again.”

Censors are Coming For The Students PEN America has recorded more than 500 bills, executive orders, and system-wide regulations meant to censor educational speech.

Number of nonfiction books banned in schools has doubled, report says PEN America said its findings reflected an increasing "embrace of anti-intellectualism" in the country.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We love all of our amazing FBISD teachers…thank you for your hard work and dedication!!