A book club in Loveland, Colorado made a memorial gift to Unite Against Book Bans and continues reading banned books together, in memory of freedom to read advocate and friend, Susan Wolber.
Advocate Spotlight: The Porch Book Club and Susan Wolber Read More »
As new censorship tactics emerge in 2026, Unite is evolving to meet the needs of advocates around the country, guided by feedback from our organizational partners and a close look at last year’s outcomes.
Unite Against Book Bans: 2026 Announcements and Looking Ahead Read More »
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.
Advocate Spotlight: Laura Alexander – Reader, Bookstagram Influencer, and Donor Read More »
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.
Partner Resource Spotlight: American Booksellers for Free Expression Read More »
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.
The State of Book Bans in 2025: Widespread and Normalized Read More »
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.
Speaking Out Against Censorship at Banned Books from the Big Chair Read More »
