In Rhode Island, a powerful coalition of advocates encouraged legislators and the governor to enact the most protective Freedom to Read law in the U.S. The coalition’s new white paper offers inspiration, sample documents, and other strategic guidance to inform and advance advocacy efforts around the country.
New Whitepaper Shares Rhode Island’s Blueprint for Legislative Victory Read More »
The Unite Church of Christ invites faith communities to bless banned books, so that they might “live out their calling and empower us to continue becoming God’s kingdom of justice and love, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Banned Books Blessings from the United Church of Christ Read More »
In July 2026, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals cleared the way for Act 372, a law that promotes censorship in libraries and other places, to go into effect. This is part of an ongoing lawsuit, Fayetteville Public Library v. Murray, that challenged sections of Act 372. Here are the facts about Act 372, the Eighth Circuit Court decision, and how advocates can support libraries and library workers in Arkansas.
What Fayetteville v. Murray Means for Arkansas Libraries and How to Take Action Read More »
New resources from the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) provide everything you need to host a Right to Read Night for your community during Banned Books Week (Oct. 4-10). The 2026 read is “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson.
Fight Book Bans with Your Community on Right to Read Night! Read More »
Are you looking for meaningful ways to observe Pride Month, while also doing your part to fight book bans? PFLAG’s comprehensive online resource “Fighting Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship” explains what’s happening and why, provides free training and resources, and calls on all of us to stand up for LGBTQ+ stories.
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Unite’s new messaging guide, “Conversations That Connect,” was created to provide ideas and tactics that position library advocates to combat disinformation and lead more respectful, nuanced, and rational discussions about book banning.
Unite Against Book Bans Unveils “Conversations That Connect” Advocacy Guide Read More »
In their essential resource, How to Fight Book Bans: A Tip Sheet for Students, PEN America offers insights to help students mobilize and respond to attacks on their right to read.
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In response to library book removals in the Benton School District (AR), the National Coalition Against Censorship and other state and local groups sent a cautionary letter to school board members in defense of the freedom to read.
In Washington, D.C., PRH’s gathering kicked off Banned Books Week, uniting authors, advocates, and policymakers in the fight to read freely.
PRH’s Save Our Stories Event Unites Advocates in Celebration and Solidarity Read More »
Book bans are no longer shocking—they’re becoming normalized. PEN America’s new report reveals how censorship in America has spread, evolved, and sparked resistance in 2025.
The State of Book Bans in 2025: Widespread and Normalized Read More »
