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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Got a Reason to Love Libraries? Share your story
“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.
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Learning to Read with Love
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.
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Book bans are a religious freedom issue
People of faith have a huge stake in the fight against book bans. Our first freedoms, from religious freedom to free expression, are inextricably linked.
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Two free trainings to help you Defend Black History and Unite Against Book Bans
Color of Change and the National Education Association are offering free virtual trainings in December to help you #DefendBlackHistory.
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Friends of the Library & the Freedom to Read
Library Friends groups can support their libraries in the fight against censorship. Celebrate them during National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21.
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Write Against Book Bans: Submit a Letter to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is a great way to elevate your voice and reach a wider audience in the fight against censorship. Here’s how to get started.
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Let Freedom Read Day
On October 7, 2023, the Banned Books Week Coalition is asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers and booksellers who make them available.
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Everyone is an Organizer
Next time you are faced with book bans, remember that you have all that you need to become an organizer and advocate.
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Stand up to Censorship in Carroll County Public Schools!
Recent actions and policy changes in Carroll County, MD, potentially violate students’ right to access information and undermine the expertise of trained library staff.
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