Filmmaker Ava DuVernay and Student Activist Julia Garnett Named as Banned Books Week Honorary Chairs
Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay and student activist Julia Garnett will serve as honorary chairs of Banned Books Week, September 22–28.
Nationwide “Freedom to Read Day of Action” Will Unite Communities to Stand Up for Libraries and Against Censorship
On Saturday, October 19, communities around the country will come together to host events that share positive, galvanizing messages about the power of libraries and the essential role they play in the functioning of democracy. The Freedom to Read Community Day of Action will unite readers everywhere in support of the freedom to read as a fundamental American right that is essential to supporting an informed citizenry.
This Election, Love Votes for the Freedom to Read and to Learn
The LGBTQ+ people, parents, and allies of PFLAG are among the first to show up when there are efforts to ban books and education in our communities. Whether you are a parent of a student or you love someone who is, there is a chance that someone you love is impacted by these bans, and they need your love to vote.
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Book Ban Hotspots and Nearby Little Free Library Locations Shown on New Interactive Map
Little Free Library just launched a new interactive map that shows both the locations of book bans across the U.S. and nearby Little Free Library book-sharing boxes.
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Banned Books from the Big Chair: Emotional Testimony from Authors and Readers
Sage sponsored “Banned Books from the Big Chair” at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference, where more than 200 authors, educators, librarians, and book enthusiasts read passages from banned books.
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Grandparents For Truth: August 31 Rally To Oppose Book Bans and Censorship
Grandparents For Truth, the grassroots organization bringing together grandparents and their allies to combat censorship and book bans, took to the streets in 2023 to counter far-right organizations’ attacks on education. Now, we’re getting ready to take the rallying up a notch.
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October 19: Save the Date to Protect the Freedom to Read
Saturday, October 19th will be a nationwide day of action to support libraries! Join us for the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action by organizing an in-person event or rally in your community. Sign up now to be part of this important movement!
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Resolution from The Episcopal Church: Harmful Book Bans Undermine the Beloved Community
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.
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Freedom to Read Foundation Honors Girl Scout Kate Lindley
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.
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Juneteenth & Freedom Summer 2024: Defend Black History From ‘Anti-Woke’ Censorship Campaigns
This Juneteenth, fight back against censorship and repression. Join the African American Policy Forum’s Freedom Summer 2024 campaign.