Join staff from the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and Unite Against Book Bans partner First Book to learn more about new data that can help us understand more about the impacts of book bans.
![Friends of the library [heart] the FREEDOM TO READ. National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21, 2023, an initiative of United for Libraries. #NFOLW23](https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UABB-NFOLW-3-1024x572.png)
Library Friends groups can support their libraries in the fight against censorship. Celebrate them during National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21.
Friends of the Library & the Freedom to Read 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 »
This week, the New York Public Library is launching its largest anti-censorship initiative to-date: Books for All.
The New York Public Library Offers Banned Books for All Read More »
Penguin Random House creates books for everyone, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Suffice it to say that not every book is for everyone.
Not Every Book is For Everyone 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 »
The American Library Association (ALA) released new preliminary data today documenting the continued rise in censorship attempts in libraries across the U.S. during the first eight months in 2023.
ALA releases preliminary 2023 book ban data Read More »
Next time you are faced with book bans, remember that you have all that you need to become an organizer and advocate.
Everyone is an Organizer Read More »
Recent actions and policy changes in Carroll County, MD, potentially violate students’ right to access information and undermine the expertise of trained library staff.
Stand up to Censorship in Carroll County Public Schools! Read More »
