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
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
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