Juneteenth & Freedom Summer 2024: Defend Black History From ‘Anti-Woke’ Censorship Campaigns
This Juneteenth, fight back against censorship and repression. Join the African American Policy Forum’s Freedom Summer 2024 campaign.
Book Bans
Acclaimed Poet, Essayist, and Cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib to Headline Second Annual Rally for the Right to Read
The American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will host a second annual Rally for the Right to Read: Voters Unite Against Book Bans at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Friday, June 28, 2024. Nationally renowned writer and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib will deliver the keynote address.
New NYPL Teen Banned Book Club Pick for Pride Month: ‘Cinderella Is Dead’
Starting May 30, readers across the country can download the young adult bestseller Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron to take part in an all-new edition of The New York Public Library’s nationwide Teen Banned Book Club.
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Unite Against Book Bans Expands Book Résumé Collection For National Library Week
Unite Against Book Bans has expanded its free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, and advocates in keeping frequently challenged books on shelves.
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New Anti-Censorship Resources for Faith Communities
Unite Against Book Bans and Interfaith Alliance announce a new resource for speaking out and taking action against book bans.
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The Most Challenged Books of 2023
2023 set records for book censorship. These were the ten most challenged books of the year.
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More than 4,000 Unique Titles Challenged: ALA Releases 2023 Censorship Data
On Thursday, the American Library Association released censorship data from 2023, showing a sharp increase in the number of unique book titles targeted for censorship.
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Champion Diverse Voices: Celebrate National Day of Reading on March 5
In a climate where book bans threaten the ability of young people to access diverse and inclusive literature, Welcoming Schools’ National Day of Reading stands as a powerful symbol of resistance and empowerment.
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NYPL Continues Nationwide ‘Books For All: Teen Banned Book Club’ with ‘The Downstairs Girl’
Starting February 21, readers across the country will have unlimited access to the award-winning young adult bestseller The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee as part of The New York Public Library’s nationwide Teen Banned Book Club.
New Free Book Résumé Resource
In collaboration with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans is unveiling a free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
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