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‘Faith for Libraries’ Initiative Will Mobilize Religious Communities to Protect Sacred Stories and Their Keepers 

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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. 

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National and Local Advocates Unite to Warn Central Arkansas School District Against Book Removals 

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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.

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Censorship is so 1984. Banned Books Week Event Calendar. Add an event or find one near you! BannedBooksWeek.org/events. Read for your rights. Banned Books Week. Oct. 5-11, 2025.

Public School Strong Partnership Will Connect Banned Books Week Events to Advocates Nationwide 

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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.

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New “Right to Read Night” Event Planning Resources from NCAC

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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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