The Authors Guild—the largest and oldest professional organization for writers in the United States—stands firmly against the nationwide increase in attacks on books.
Fighting for the Freedom to Read and the Freedom to Write Read More »
It’s up to all of us to stay alert when book ban efforts come to our communities, and reporting censorship is critical.
Help Us Help You: Report Censorship! Read More »
The National Coalition Against Censorship – a Unite Against Book Bans partner – shares some good news amidst book banning.
Some Good News for a Change Read More »
Former President Barack Obama shared a letter in support of America’s librarians and called on every citizen to Unite Against Book Bans.
Obama: Librarians are “on the front lines” Read More »
Hundreds of advocates from around the country came together at the Rally for the Right to Read in Chicago – the largest Unite Against Book Bans gathering to date.
“FREE PEOPLE READ FREELY” Read More »
We’re calling on patrons in New Braunfels, TX, to defend the library against censorship efforts. Take action!
Defend New Braunfels Public Library Read More »
At 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, the Louisiana House Education Committee will hear SB7, a bill that lets the state government – not your local library – decide what books you can check out. The law is bad news for Louisiana libraries and the rights of the people who use them.
Louisiana: Act TODAY to Stop SB7! Read More »
Vocal minorities are waging a campaign to have books with topics they don’t agree with removed from libraries and schools, in many cases without even having read them. Attending library and school board meetings is one of the most critical actions you can take to fight back.
Gear Up to Attend Your Local Library and School Board Meetings Read More »
On Thursday, April 27, the Louisiana Senate Education Committee is set to hear SB7. The bill is a classic example of a “solution in search of a problem.”
Louisiana: say no to SB7! Read More »
To kick off National Library Week and the inaugural Right to Read Day, the American Library Association unveiled its highly anticipated list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2022. Because multiple books received the same number of challenges, the list was expanded to include 13 titles.
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