The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) seeks high school applicants for its Student Advocates for Speech program, now in its fifth year. The fall 2026 program begins on September 9 and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Wanted: High Schoolers Interested in Free Speech Advocacy Read More »
The Arkansas chapter of Interfaith Alliance submitted a letter to the State Library Board opposing a new proposal that would require libraries to restrict access to materials deemed “sexually explicit.” Sixty faith leaders signed on.
Interfaith Alliance Organizes Opposition to Arkansas Library Censorship Proposal Read More »
Unite Partner, Sage, sponsored key intellectual freedom events during June’s ALA Annual Conference, including Banned Books from the Big Chair. A free recording of the Sage-hosted panel, Academic Freedom and the Role of the Academic Librarian, is now available.
Sage Supports the Freedom to Read, Teach, and Learn at ALA Read More »
Unite Against Book Bans is honored to feature June’s Freedom to Read Advocate, Melissa Daroff. Melissa believes that the freedom to speak, express ourselves, and read freely are cornerstones of a free and democratic society.
Freedom to Read Advocate Spotlight: Melissa Daroff Read More »
Unite’s new messaging guide, “Conversations That Connect,” was created to provide ideas and tactics that position library advocates to combat disinformation and lead more respectful, nuanced, and rational discussions about book banning.
Unite Against Book Bans Unveils “Conversations That Connect” Advocacy Guide Read More »
Unite Against Book Bans is honored to feature George Wilson, a long-time intellectual freedom advocate. As a Unite donor, George generously shared his thoughts on building library collections and his experience with a local censorship effort.
Freedom to Read Advocate Spotlight: George Wilson, Retired School Librarian Read More »
Bob Sommer is co-owner of independent bookstore Changing Hands in Arizona. In this advocate spotlight, he urges freedom-loving people to unite against the dangerous movement to ban books in libraries and schools.
Advocate Spotlight: Bob Sommer, co-owner of Changing Hands Bookstore (AZ) Read More »
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 »
