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October 19 Freedom to Read Community Day of Action: Books Unite, Bans Divide

Nationwide “Freedom to Read Day of Action” Will Unite Communities to Stand Up for Libraries and Against Censorship

Book Bans, Community Organizing, Events / September 17, 2024

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.

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Graphic with text reading "Freedom to Read Day of Action Communities Unite Against Book Bans" and 10.19.24

October 19: Save the Date to Protect the Freedom to Read

Book Bans, Community Organizing, Events, Uncategorized / July 26, 2024

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!

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Apply By June 3: Teens Invited to Student Advocates for Speech leadership program

Community Organizing, Partner News / May 14, 2024

Calling all high school students! Apply to join the Student Advocates for Speech by June 3, 2024 and let your voice be heard.

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Graphic of a ballot box over a silhouette of the United States

We Condemn Threats to the Freedom to Read.

Community Organizing, Events, Partner News / May 3, 2024

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.

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People in a church having an engaging conversation. Interfaith Alliance: Achieving Democracy Together

New Anti-Censorship Resources for Faith Communities

Book Bans, Community Organizing, Partner News / April 9, 2024

Unite Against Book Bans and Interfaith Alliance announce a new resource for speaking out and taking action against book bans.

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Reasons to Love Libraries. Image of Mychal the librarian on a phone screen talking to the camera.

Got a Reason to Love Libraries? Share your story

Community Organizing, Partner News / March 26, 2024

“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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A stack of books. Text reads "#ReadWithLove PFLAG"

Learning to Read with Love

Community Organizing, Partner News / January 29, 2024

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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Photo of Democratic House representative Jamie Raskin speaking among a group of advocates in front of the capitol building. Sings read STOP BOOK BANS nd OVER 3,000 BOOK BANS.

Book bans are a religious freedom issue

Community Organizing, Partner News / January 12, 2024

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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Stylized photo of a happy Black family. Text reads "#DEFENDBLACKHISTORY School Board Training + Storytelling Workshop" logos for Color of Change and the National Education Association

Two free trainings to help you Defend Black History and Unite Against Book Bans

Community Organizing, Events, Partner News / November 22, 2023

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 [heart] the FREEDOM TO READ. National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21, 2023, an initiative of United for Libraries. #NFOLW23

Friends of the Library & the Freedom to Read

Community Organizing, Events / October 18, 2023

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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