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
Make sure local officials know you support the library and access to books of all kinds by attending, listening, and speaking out against censorship.| 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 new Everyday Advocacy Playbook is a hands-on guide designed for educators and others who are ready to help change the public narrative surrounding schools and books.| Unite Against Book Bans
Librarians, educators, and authors—including Laurie Halse Anderson—explored a thought-provoking exhibit on the impact of book bans and shared personal experiences at Banned Books the Big Chair, sponsored by Sage.| Unite Against Book Bans
We are organizations representing people of all walks of life who are united against book bans. Become a partner and join the movement.| Unite Against Book Bans
Student-led advocacy group DAYLO shared a powerful message with conference attendees: youth voices matter in the fight for intellectual freedom. They joined Unite Against Book Bans for a special screening event featuring the award-winning documentary "Banned Together," which follows their journey from local to national leaders in the anti-censorship movement. The post DAYLO at ALA 2025: Celebrating Youth Advocacy and the Freedom to Read appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
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. The post What Connecticut’s New Freedom to Read Legislation Means appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
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. The post Defending the Right to Read: Picture Book Summit Stands Against Book Bans appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
Register now for Storytelling for Advocacy, a free virtual workshop on July 16. Those who understand the value of diverse books need to do more these days than just know the literature. We must also be prepared to advocate for its inclusion, explain its power, and speak thoughtfully about curricular choices. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to shift the public narrative surrounding diverse books and their inclusion in schools and libraries. The post Storytelling for Advocacy...| Unite Against Book Bans
On Saturday, June 7, Teach Truth Day of Action events around the U.S. will defy censorship by teaching “banned history” in public spaces. Learn more about how to participate. The post Teaching Truth: Exposing the Root of the Book Bans appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
A new project, "Banned Books: Why Young People Need Them," was created by Academics for Liberty in Reading and Learning to help parents, teachers, librarians, and others keep banned and challenged books in libraries and schools. The post Free Discussion Resources for Frequently Banned Books appeared first on Unite Against Book Bans.| Unite Against Book Bans
NCAC's Student Advocates for Speech program invites young people to stand up for the right to express themselves: to read freely, live openly, and speak without fear of censorship. High school students are invited to apply by June 2, 2025.| Unite Against Book Bans
We should trust individuals to make their own decisions. Raise your voice for everyone's freedom to read. #UniteAgainstBookBans| Unite Against Book Bans
The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 7, 2025, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.| Unite Against Book Bans
