#Literary Activism

Double The Book Bans In Half The Time: PEN America’s Latest Book Ban Report

"Blue" or "red" state doesn't matter–the book bans are happening across the country at record speeds, per PEN's new report.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Book Banning: Book Censorship News, April 5, 2024

We know LGBTQ+ books and books by/about people of color are banned. A full 25% of banned books also explore sexual violence.

Louisiana HB 777 Would Criminalize Librarians and Libraries Who Join the American Library Association

Louisiana Library workers or libraries who seek membership in the largest professional organization would be criminalized for doing so.

Celebrate the Right to Read with Stickers (+ Action)

Spread the message about the importance of the right to read and ending book bans with these powerful stickers.

How Public Libraries Are Targeted Right Now—It’s Not “Just” Books: Book Censorship News, March 29, 2024

Public libraries are experiencing book bans, but the methods by which the institution is under attack need to be addressed.

How The BookmarkED/OnShelf App, Created to Help Schools Ban Books, Fuels Them Instead

A student data privacy nightmare meets the use of artificial intelligence stealing banned and challenged book lists nationwide.

You’re Wrong About These Common Myths About Book Ban: Book Censorship News, March 22, 2024

You've likely seen or said many of these things about book bans, but they're not true. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Why Ban Books When You Can Ban Book Awards?: Suburban Illinois District Cancels Caudill Awards

In suburban Wadsworth, Illinois, a right-wing board banned a state-wide, student-driven book award program.

State Anti-Book Ban Legislation Updates: Book Censorship News, March 15, 2024

For a few parents in Floyd County, Virginia, a talking tree was enough to get them to successfully demand banning a "One Book" program.

Librarians Lock Autauga-Prattville Public Library in Protest After Director Fired by Board

Library workers locked the public library in protest of the director being fired, and they have been fired as well.