A new documentary film that explores record-breaking rates of U.S. book banning debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival—on the same day that the U.S. Department of Education declared book bans a “hoax.”
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The latest pick in NYPL’s national Teen Banned Book Club is “Run: Book One,” a bestselling graphic novel about the life and times of the late civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis. NYPL invites libraries, schools, and the public to read along with us and join the book’s creators for a special author talk on February 20.
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Banned author Jodi Picoult promotes libraries and the freedom to read on her 2024 tour for “By Any Other Name” (Ballantine, 2024).
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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.
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Interfaith Alliance releases a new podcast, “The Freedom to Read is an Essential Human – and Religious – Right!” featuring Unite partners.
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Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay and student activist Julia Garnett will serve as honorary chairs of Banned Books Week, September 22–28.
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.
Sage sponsored “Banned Books from the Big Chair” at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference, where more than 200 authors, educators, librarians, and book enthusiasts read passages from banned books.
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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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The American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will host a second annual Rally for the Right to Read: Voters Unite Against Book Bans at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Friday, June 28, 2024. Nationally renowned writer and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib will deliver the keynote address.
