Unite Against Book Bans is proud to partner with Public School Strong to connect Banned Books Week events with advocates nationwide. Through a new interactive calendar and map, communities can share, discover, and support local efforts to defend the freedom to read.
Join Unite and Everyday Advocacy on October 7 to explore ways to defend diverse books and amplify educators’ and librarians’ voices. Registration is now open for this free, interactive session!
As rights are increasingly under attack, we must #TeachTruth about the Constitution: how it was shaped by struggle, how it’s been amended, and how it’s used — and misused — today. Resources from Zinn Education Project can help.
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Join ILA on International Literacy Day (Sept. 8) and throughout September during Literacy Month 2025. Check out new resources that can help you celebrate the joy of reading, stand up for Children’s Rights to Read, and build momentum for Banned Books Week (Oct. 5-11).
Every Child, Every Book, Every Right: Literacy Month 2025 Read More »
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) is calling on intellectual freedom advocates to host a Right to Read Night during Banned Books Week (Oct. 5–11), featuring Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Whether you’re a seasoned organizer or just starting out, NCAC’s new guide has everything you need to join this nationwide movement.
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At the ALA Annual Conference in June, Sage sponsored Banned Books from the Big Chair in partnership with the Banned Books Coalition and Unite Against Book Bans. Librarians, authors, and educators walked through a thought-provoking exhibit on the impact of book bans in the United States, then shared personal experiences with book bans from the Big Chair.
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Register now for Storytelling for Advocacy, a free virtual workshop on July 16. Those who understand the value of diverse books need to do more these days than just know the literature. We must also be prepared to advocate for its inclusion, explain its power, and speak thoughtfully about curricular choices. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to shift the public narrative surrounding diverse books and their inclusion in schools and libraries.
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On Saturday, June 7, Teach Truth Day of Action events around the U.S. will defy censorship by teaching “banned history” in public spaces. Learn more about how to participate.
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Join the African American Policy Forum for a national week of action, April 27 through May 4, 2025. #HandsOffOurHistory focuses on rallying the public to protect Black history and the freedom to learn.
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On Monday, April 7, Unite Against Book Bans will ask readers around the country to raise their voices online and in person for the third annual Right to Read Day. The 2025 theme is “Drawn to Freedom,” featuring original artwork by National Book Award-winning cartoonist Nate Powell. Join us to celebrate the right to read and spotlight the other freedoms that are lost when libraries and library workers are attacked.
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