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Bestselling, award winning, and banned author Laurie Halse Anderson reads from her new novel Rebellion 1776 in the Big Chair in Philadelphia.

Speaking Out Against Censorship at Banned Books from the Big Chair

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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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Graphic reading "WEBINAR: Storytelling for Advocacy" with Unite Against Book Bans and Everyday Advocacy logos

Storytelling for Advocacy: Free Virtual Workshop on July 16 

Community Organizing, Education, Events, Partner News /

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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A young girl looks up from an open book.

For Every Child, Everywhere: Protect Children’s Rights to Read

Book Bans, Education, Partner News, Resources /

Everyone deserves the right to choose what they read, including children. The International Literacy Association’s Children’s Rights to Read global initiative was founded on 10 fundamental and inalienable rights that help ensure that every child has access to the education, opportunities, and resources needed to read.

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