Laura Brief, CEO of 826 National, shares her thoughts on the current political climate of censorship and its impact on young writers. 826 issues a call to combat book-ban legislation—including the federal book ban bill, H.R. 7661—and to protect students amid a broader cultural shift in our democracy.
Safeguarding Young Writers and Their Freedom in These Times Read More »
The battles over the freedom to read and learn that are playing out in school districts today will shape public education for a generation. The new guide “From School Board Elections to Shared Leadership” can help local advocates win this fight.
From Public Education to the Freedom to Read: Local Elections Drive Change Read More »
As new censorship tactics emerge in 2026, Unite is evolving to meet the needs of advocates around the country, guided by feedback from our organizational partners and a close look at last year’s outcomes.
Unite Against Book Bans: 2026 Announcements and Looking Ahead Read More »
This blog post is by Bella DeShayes (she/her), Welcoming Schools Manager at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a Unite Against Book Bans partner. To show support and affirm transgender and non-binary youth, you can pledge to read—on your own, with your loved ones, or in your community—on February 27, the 2026 National Day of Reading.
National Day of Reading 2026: One Story Can Make a Difference Read More »
Authors Against Book Bans analyzed 2025 school board election results in districts with a record of censorship attacks. The resulting 330-district sample gives a heartening snapshot of Americans’ commitment to free speech.
New Data: School Board Voters Are Committed to the Freedom to Read Read More »
Faith for Libraries, a new effort to unite faith communities and librarians to defend the sacred right to read, kicked off with a virtual gathering on November 5. From a rural librarian’s work confronting legislation that disproportionately impacts small libraries, to an academic librarian’s work rallying her faith community against
bans that target Black history and stories, the event highlighted how religious conviction can inform the fight for intellectual freedom.
In response to library book removals in the Benton School District (AR), the National Coalition Against Censorship and other state and local groups sent a cautionary letter to school board members in defense of the freedom to read.
Join Unite Against Book Bans and the Interfaith Alliance for a free webinar for faith leaders and library workers, focused on grassroots organizing to stop book bans.
Register Now: “Faith for Libraries” Webinar on Nov. 5 Read More »
In Washington, D.C., PRH’s gathering kicked off Banned Books Week, uniting authors, advocates, and policymakers in the fight to read freely.
PRH’s Save Our Stories Event Unites Advocates in Celebration and Solidarity Read More »
Book bans are no longer shocking—they’re becoming normalized. PEN America’s new report reveals how censorship in America has spread, evolved, and sparked resistance in 2025.
The State of Book Bans in 2025: Widespread and Normalized Read More »
