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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 »
Join Unite Against Book Bans and the Interfaith Alliance for a free webinar for faith leaders and library workers, focused on grassroots organizing to stop book bans.
Register Now: “Censorship 2.0″ Webinar on August 25 Read More »
The Arkansas chapter of Interfaith Alliance submitted a letter to the State Library Board opposing a new proposal that would require libraries to restrict access to materials deemed “sexually explicit.” Sixty faith leaders signed on.
Interfaith Alliance Organizes Opposition to Arkansas Library Censorship Proposal 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.
Partner Resource Spotlight: Fighting Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship Read More »
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.
Partner Resource Spotlight: PEN America’s Tip Sheet for Students Read More »
On March 17th, the House Committee on Education and Workforce voted in favor of H.R. 7661, a government censorship bill that would block federal funds for any material that is “sexually oriented.” The bill uses such a broad, confusing definition of “sexually oriented” that the mere mention of nudity could qualify, which could impact health, art, and science education. In addition,
Oppose H.R. 7661 and Support the Right to Read Act Read More »
The Parent Playbook from Red Wine & Blue was created to help parents and caregivers fight book bans and promote inclusivity in curricula and collections.
Partner Resource Spotlight: Red Wine & Blue’s Parent Playbook Read More »
The battles over the freedom to read and learn that are playing out in school districts today will shape public education for a generation. The new guide “From School Board Elections to Shared Leadership” can help local advocates win this fight.
From Public Education to the Freedom to Read: Local Elections Drive Change Read More »
As new censorship tactics emerge in 2026, Unite is evolving to meet the needs of advocates around the country, guided by feedback from our organizational partners and a close look at last year’s outcomes.
Unite Against Book Bans: 2026 Announcements and Looking Ahead Read More »
