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 »
Everyday Advocacy is something teachers, librarians, and community members can do in their local settings to reset the story of education. It includes including day-to-day actions you can take to change the public narrative surrounding schools and books. The new Everyday Advocacy Playbook is our latest resource— a hands-on guide designed specifically for educators who are ready to grow in their roles as Everyday Advocates.
Raising Our Voices for Change: The New Everyday Advocacy Playbook Read More »
A new project, “Banned Books: Why Young People Need Them,” was created by Academics for Liberty in Reading and Learning to help parents, teachers, librarians, and others keep banned and challenged books in libraries and schools.
Free Discussion Resources for Frequently Banned Books Read More »
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.
For Every Child, Everywhere: Protect Children’s Rights to Read Read More »
