SOMERSET COUNTY, Md.—When Matt Lankford became school board chair, he told parents that he was not banning books. His aim, he said, was to remove inappropriate and vulgar material from classrooms. Then he proposed a policy for the “selection and weeding” of all reading materials to remove “negative or destructive character traits” like victimhood, rebellion,…| 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
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. Freedom to read It’s Banned Books Week! To mark the occasion, Anythink Libraries has launched free access to roughly 300 banned and... The post What We’re Reading: How U.S. States Are Resisting Book Bans appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
In this episode, Maggie Tokuda-Hall speaks about refusing to write to market expectations and her experience with censorship. The post Maggie Tokuda-Hall on Free Expression and Fighting Book Bans appeared first on Libro.fm Audiobooks.| Libro.fm Audiobooks
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
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could make millions of books illegal in Europe, forcing publishers to pulp stock and raising costs for readers. What changes should publishers be asking the EU to make before the regulation comes in? The post Guest Post — If a Tree Falls with Nobody Around to Record its Exact Location, Was it Even Compliant? appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.| The Scholarly Kitchen
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
The legislative split varied widely among states.| www.the74million.org
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
