Local library and school boards have a profound impact on our communities. As national elections heat up, it remains vitally important to stay active at the local level. The HRC Foundation’s guide provides helpful information about board basics, building alliances with other advocates, and engaging directly to protect the freedom to read.
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Independent bookstores are powerful community allies in the fight against book bans! The American Booksellers Association’s free “Right to Read Toolkit” equips booksellers with checklists, safety tips, and creative ideas for banned book displays and read‑ins, turning local shops into gathering places to celebrate free expression.
Partner Resource Spotlight: American Booksellers for Free Expression 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.
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 »
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.
Michigan Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Book Bans in New Statewide Survey Read More »
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.
Join Unite and Everyday Advocacy on October 7 to explore ways to defend diverse books and amplify educators’ and librarians’ voices. Registration is now open for this free, interactive session!
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 »
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.
New “Right to Read Night” Event Planning Resources from NCAC Read More »
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 »
