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Lawyers for Libraries, a project of the American Library Association, is designed to create a network of attorneys around the country involved in, or committed to becoming involved in, the defense of the First Amendment freedom to read and the application of constitutional law to library policies, principles, and problems.
L4L Attorneys Stand With Libraries Fighting Book Bans 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 »
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.
Saturday, October 19th will be a nationwide day of action to support libraries! Join us for the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action by organizing an in-person event or rally in your community. Sign up now to be part of this important movement!
October 19: Save the Date to Protect the Freedom to Read Read More »
Calling all high school students! Apply to join the Student Advocates for Speech by June 3, 2024 and let your voice be heard.
Apply By June 3: Teens Invited to Student Advocates for Speech leadership program Read More »
Unite Against Book Bans is asking all freedom to read voters to take our voter pledge to be an informed, registered, and ready voter in 2024.
We Condemn Threats to the Freedom to Read. Read More »
Unite Against Book Bans and Interfaith Alliance announce a new resource for speaking out and taking action against book bans.
New Anti-Censorship Resources for Faith Communities Read More »
“Reasons to Love Libraries” from School Library Journal and Library Journal is a yearlong editorial project and campaign to engage the public in reflecting on libraries.
Got a Reason to Love Libraries? Share your story Read More »
In the face of efforts to weaken public education by banning books that are by and about marginalized people, PFLAG National urges people in our communities to include more books about all kinds of topics and people in our schools and libraries.
Learning to Read with Love Read More »
