The Michigan Library Association recently commissioned a statewide survey on library issues. Results confirmed growing statewide resistance to censorship and a significant increase in support for public libraries.
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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.
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.
This Constitution Day: Give Students Tools to Defend the Freedom to Learn Read More »
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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Even for those following the current wave of book censorship, it has been difficult to understand what today’s educators are facing in the classroom. To address this gap, NCTE just released survey data from nearly 4,100 teachers from all 50 states.
New Teacher Survey from NCTE Details Classroom Book Censorship Read More »
Everyday Advocacy is something teachers, librarians, and community members can do in their local settings to reset the story of education. It includes including day-to-day actions you can take to change the public narrative surrounding schools and books. The new Everyday Advocacy Playbook is our latest resource— a hands-on guide designed specifically for educators who are ready to grow in their roles as Everyday Advocates.
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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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Connecticut’s recently passed Freedom to Read legislation ensures that library collections, displays, and programs are curated by professionals, guided by clear policies, and safeguarded from political interference. This law is a model—not because it’s revolutionary, but because it’s responsible.
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When books are banned, young readers lose access to stories that could shape their understanding of the world and even change their lives. In support of the freedom to read, the Picture Book Summit (Oct. 4, 2025) has designated UABB as its 2025 charity partner.
Defending the Right to Read: Picture Book Summit Stands Against Book Bans Read More »
