Laura Alexander is a story lover and devotee of all things spooky, on Bookstagram @storiesandskulls. In this advocate spotlight, she shares why the freedom to read—and speaking up for it—matters deeply to her.
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Independent bookstores are powerful community allies in the fight against book bans! The American Booksellers Association’s free “Right to Read Toolkit” equips booksellers with checklists, safety tips, and creative ideas for banned book displays and read‑ins, turning local shops into gathering places to celebrate free expression.
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Faith for Libraries, a new effort to unite faith communities and librarians to defend the sacred right to read, kicked off with a virtual gathering on November 5. From a rural librarian’s work confronting legislation that disproportionately impacts small libraries, to an academic librarian’s work rallying her faith community against
bans that target Black history and stories, the event highlighted how religious conviction can inform the fight for intellectual freedom.
Book bans are no longer shocking—they’re becoming normalized. PEN America’s new report reveals how censorship in America has spread, evolved, and sparked resistance in 2025.
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Unite Against Book Bans is proud to partner with Public School Strong to connect Banned Books Week events with advocates nationwide. Through a new interactive calendar and map, communities can share, discover, and support local efforts to defend the freedom to read.
Join ILA on International Literacy Day (Sept. 8) and throughout September during Literacy Month 2025. Check out new resources that can help you celebrate the joy of reading, stand up for Children’s Rights to Read, and build momentum for Banned Books Week (Oct. 5-11).
Every Child, Every Book, Every Right: Literacy Month 2025 Read More »
Even for those following the current wave of book censorship, it has been difficult to understand what today’s educators are facing in the classroom. To address this gap, NCTE just released survey data from nearly 4,100 teachers from all 50 states.
New Teacher Survey from NCTE Details Classroom Book Censorship Read More »
At the ALA Annual Conference in June, Sage sponsored Banned Books from the Big Chair in partnership with the Banned Books Coalition and Unite Against Book Bans. Librarians, authors, and educators walked through a thought-provoking exhibit on the impact of book bans in the United States, then shared personal experiences with book bans from the Big Chair.
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Connecticut’s recently passed Freedom to Read legislation ensures that library collections, displays, and programs are curated by professionals, guided by clear policies, and safeguarded from political interference. This law is a model—not because it’s revolutionary, but because it’s responsible.
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When books are banned, young readers lose access to stories that could shape their understanding of the world and even change their lives. In support of the freedom to read, the Picture Book Summit (Oct. 4, 2025) has designated UABB as its 2025 charity partner.
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