Data from First Book Research & Insights illustrates how mandated book bans are negatively impacting teachers and students. At the heart of this debate is whether a small group of individuals has the right to dictate what other people’s children are allowed to read – and to impose their restrictions on the rest of the nation.
How does book censorship impact teachers and students? Read More »
New research from The Trevor Project—the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people—sheds light on the harms caused by book bans and curriculum censorship legislation.
Book Bans and LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Read More »
Banned author Jodi Picoult promotes libraries and the freedom to read on her 2024 tour for “By Any Other Name” (Ballantine, 2024).
Banned Author Jodi Picoult’s Tour Recruits Thousands to Anti-Censorship Movement Read More »
On October 19, more than 175 events took place across the country in observation of the first-ever Freedom to Read Community Day of Action—a massive and inspiring outpouring of support for this fundamental right.
Day of Action Drives media coverage and Local Action Read More »
The Banned Book Club, a project of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and Lyrasis, has now made e-versions of banned books available to all readers across the country, totally free of charge, regardless of whether they currently live in an area impacted by book bans or not.
As Censorship Spreads, ‘The Banned Book Club’ Goes National Read More »
Interfaith Alliance releases a new podcast, “The Freedom to Read is an Essential Human – and Religious – Right!” featuring Unite partners.
Listen In: “The Freedom to Read is an Essential Human – and Religious – Right!” Read More »
The new season of NYPL’s Teen Banned Book Club is shining a spotlight on graphic novels, starting with the bestselling Flamer by Mike Curato. A discussion guide, branded promotional materials, a virtual author visit, and special purchase options for libraries are available.
NYPL Announces New Season of Teen Banned Book Club & National Teen Art Contest Read More »
To kick off this year’s Banned Books Week, the American Library Association (ALA) released new preliminary data today documenting continued censorship attempts in libraries across the U.S. during the first eight months in 2024.
ALA releases preliminary 2024 book ban data Read More »
On Saturday, October 19, communities around the country will come together to host events that share positive, galvanizing messages about the power of libraries and the essential role they play in the functioning of democracy. The Freedom to Read Community Day of Action will unite readers everywhere in support of the freedom to read as a fundamental American right that is essential to supporting an informed citizenry.
The LGBTQ+ people, parents, and allies of PFLAG are among the first to show up when there are efforts to ban books and education in our communities. Whether you are a parent of a student or you love someone who is, there is a chance that someone you love is impacted by these bans, and they need your love to vote.
This Election, Love Votes for the Freedom to Read and to Learn Read More »
