“Reasons to Love Libraries” from School Library Journal and Library Journal is a yearlong editorial project and campaign to engage the public in reflecting on libraries.
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On Thursday, the American Library Association released censorship data from 2023, showing a sharp increase in the number of unique book titles targeted for censorship.
More than 4,000 Unique Titles Challenged: ALA Releases 2023 Censorship Data Read More »
In a climate where book bans threaten the ability of young people to access diverse and inclusive literature, Welcoming Schools’ National Day of Reading stands as a powerful symbol of resistance and empowerment.
Champion Diverse Voices: Celebrate National Day of Reading on March 5 Read More »
Starting February 21, readers across the country will have unlimited access to the award-winning young adult bestseller The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee as part of The New York Public Library’s nationwide Teen Banned Book Club.
In collaboration with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans is unveiling a free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
New Free Book Résumé Resource Read More »
The Digital Public Library of America launched The Banned Book Club last summer, which provides free access to banned books in the communities where they’ve been banned.
The Banned Book Club Provides Free Access to Banned Books Read More »
NBAF’s Black History Month program, Blacklisted! Banned Book Fair + Conference, will take place February 24th & 25th in Atlanta, honoring the resilience of Black authors, amplifying their voices, and combating the erasure of their contributions to literature and history.
Honor and Amplify Black Authors at the Blacklisted! Book Fair + Conference Read More »
In the face of efforts to weaken public education by banning books that are by and about marginalized people, PFLAG National urges people in our communities to include more books about all kinds of topics and people in our schools and libraries.
Learning to Read with Love Read More »
People of faith have a huge stake in the fight against book bans. Our first freedoms, from religious freedom to free expression, are inextricably linked.
Book bans are a religious freedom issue Read More »
Public libraries embody the freedom to explore a wide range of ideas and form our own opinions. That freedom is under threat.
Fighting Library Censorship While Staying Above the Political Fray Read More »
