Saturday, October 19th will be a nationwide day of action to fight voter apathy and support pro-library, anti-book banning candidates. Join us for the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action by organizing an in-person rally in your community. Sign up now to be part of this important movement!
October 19: Save the Date to Protect the Freedom to Read at the Polls Read More »
A new resolution from the Episcopal Church encourages members to advocate within their local contexts not only in opposition to book bans, but to include diverse and affirming books in church libraries as well as to preserve the history and experiences of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ faithful.
Resolution from The Episcopal Church: Harmful Book Bans Undermine the Beloved Community Read More »
The Freedom to Read Foundation will award a special citation to Kate Lindley in recognition of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, “Free to Read,” wdesigned to help her community access books that had been banned by the Hanover County School Board.
Freedom to Read Foundation Honors Girl Scout Kate Lindley Read More »
This Juneteenth, fight back against censorship and repression. Join the African American Policy Forum’s Freedom Summer 2024 campaign.
The American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will host a second annual Rally for the Right to Read: Voters Unite Against Book Bans at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Friday, June 28, 2024. Nationally renowned writer and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib will deliver the keynote address.
Starting May 30, readers across the country can download the young adult bestseller Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron to take part in an all-new edition of The New York Public Library’s nationwide Teen Banned Book Club.
New NYPL Teen Banned Book Club Pick for Pride Month: ‘Cinderella Is Dead’ Read More »
Calling all high school students! Apply to join the Student Advocates for Speech by June 3, 2024 and let your voice be heard.
Apply By June 3: Teens Invited to Student Advocates for Speech leadership program Read More »
Join a free webinar on May 20 to learn about new resources, data, and developments that can support your work in the fight against censorship.
Free Webinar: Challenging Book Bans in Critical Times Read More »
Unite Against Book Bans is asking all freedom to read voters to take our voter pledge to be an informed, registered, and ready voter in 2024.
We Condemn Threats to the Freedom to Read. Read More »
Whether in your classroom or in the community, defend the right to teach history and the freedom to learn on the Teach Truth Day of Action, June 8.
Teach Truth Day: Help Defend the Freedom to Learn on June 8 Read More »
