Data from First Book Research & Insights illustrates how mandated book bans are negatively impacting teachers and students. At the heart of this debate is whether a small group of individuals has the right to dictate what other people’s children are allowed to read – and to impose their restrictions on the rest of the nation.
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New research from The Trevor Project—the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people—sheds light on the harms caused by book bans and curriculum censorship legislation.
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The Banned Book Club, a project of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and Lyrasis, has now made e-versions of banned books available to all readers across the country, totally free of charge, regardless of whether they currently live in an area impacted by book bans or not.
As Censorship Spreads, ‘The Banned Book Club’ Goes National Read More »
The new season of NYPL’s Teen Banned Book Club is shining a spotlight on graphic novels, starting with the bestselling Flamer by Mike Curato. A discussion guide, branded promotional materials, a virtual author visit, and special purchase options for libraries are available.
NYPL Announces New Season of Teen Banned Book Club & National Teen Art Contest Read More »
Unite Against Book Bans has expanded its free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, and advocates in keeping frequently challenged books on shelves.
Unite Against Book Bans Expands Book Résumé Collection For National Library Week Read More »
In collaboration with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans is unveiling a free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
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The Digital Public Library of America launched The Banned Book Club last summer, which provides free access to banned books in the communities where they’ve been banned.
The Banned Book Club Provides Free Access to Banned Books Read More »
Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is a great way to elevate your voice and reach a wider audience in the fight against censorship. Here’s how to get started.
Write Against Book Bans: Submit a Letter to the Editor Read More »
On October 7, 2023, the Banned Books Week Coalition is asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers and booksellers who make them available.
Let Freedom Read Day Read More »
This week, First Book Research & Insights released the results of a national pilot study revealing the positive academic impacts of diverse books.
New First Book research reveals the positive academic impact of diverse books Read More »
