Librarians are on the front lines of history and current events, when news and change arrive at a furious clip that only quickens every day. And without libraries, my work would simply not exist. I was a child who read| Literary Hub
You’ve no doubt seen the meme to the effect that “never in history has there been a time when the people who banned books were the good guys”. Well, that’s quite true. Book banning is an activity that is connected with authoritarianism and fundamentalist zealotry, which are not territories inhabited by Good Guys. But there […]| The Propaganda Professor
PRH’s Save Our Stories Supper kicked off Banned Books Week 2025, uniting authors, advocates, and policymakers in the fight to read freely.| Unite Against Book Bans
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstobecheerful.world and we just might feature it here. Snack on a story Vending machines are generally considered a health hazard. But head to the entrance of Western Market in downtown... The post What We’re Reading: A Vending Machine… for Books! appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
I was sitting down to write a cephalopod-centered scene for my new novella today when I realized, it’s October 8th. It’s Octopus Day! For anyone unfamiliar with the sea creature dreams in Be …| Clara Ward
Somerset County schools’ controversial book policy is drawing state scrutiny as a possible violation of Maryland’s Freedom to Read Act. It’s stirring up a local MAGA-era skirmish over DEI.| CNS Maryland
If you have read my blog for any time at all, you know how passionate I am about sharing great books, in particular diverse books, with kids. Yet right now other people are restricting what books your children have access to, following their own agenda rather than considering what is really best for kids. Banned... -Read More- The post Banned Books Week: Resources appeared first on All Done Monkey.| All Done Monkey
Book bans are no longer shocking—they've been normalized. PEN's new report reveals how censorship has spread, evolved, and sparked resistance in 2025.| Unite Against Book Bans
The Michigan Library Association recently commissioned a statewide survey on library issues. Results confirmed growing statewide resistance to censorship and a significant increase in support for public libraries. The post Michigan Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Book Bans in New Statewide Survey appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
Unite Against Book Bans is teaming up with Public School Strong to connect Banned Books Week events nationwide. A new interactive map and calendar make it easy for communities to share, find, and support local efforts to protect the freedom to read.| Unite Against Book Bans
Join Unite and Everyday Advocacy on October 7 to explore ways to defend diverse books and amplify educators' and librarians' voices. Registration is now open for this free, interactive session! The post Educators’ Voices Matter! The Everyday Advocacy Virtual Workshop is Back for Banned Books Week appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
As rights are increasingly under attack, we must #TeachTruth about the Constitution: how it was shaped by struggle, how it's been amended, and how it's used — and misused — today. Resources from Zinn Education Project can help. The post This Constitution Day: Give Students Tools to Defend the Freedom to Learn appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
Join ILA on Sept. 8 for International Literacy Day and all September for Literacy Month—celebrate reading and Children’s Rights to Read!| Unite Against Book Bans
Celebrate Banned Books Week (Oct. 5–11) with a Right to Read Night featuring Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson! Join the movement—NCAC’s new guide shows you how.| Unite Against Book Bans
Even for those following the current wave of book censorship, it's been difficult to understand what today’s educators are facing. To address this, NCTE just released survey data from nearly 4,100 teachers from all 50 states.| Unite Against Book Bans
It’s not news to those in library-land that book bans and censorship in higher education have serious implications for the future of […]| Social Science Space
When I think about book bans, I consider the subject through a variety of lenses. I have taught English in a post-communist […]| Social Science Space
Book banning—along with other ways of restricting public access to written expression—has been a common and controversial issue throughout the history of the United States. For example, Harper Lee’s novel, “To Kill A Mockingbird,” has been repeatedly banned in schools and public libraries across the country since it was published in 1960. Challenges to the […] The post Book Bans in Schools and Libraries appeared first on Close Up Foundation.| Close Up Foundation
The First Amendment is a crucial defense against book bans, particularly those targeting LGBTQ+ stories, critical race theory, and BIPOC authors. However, schools often navigate around these protections through| Politics in Practice
