#Literary Activism

Libraries for the People, EveryLibrary Want to Help You Get Involved With Your Library

How can you take action against book bans and in support of public libraries? Check out new tools from For the People and Every Library.

Anti-Book Ban Billboard Burned in Louisiana; Fundraiser, Protest Planned

An anti-book ban billboard was burned in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Residents and advocates are responding.

What 100-Year-Old Grace Linn Can Teach Us About Standing Up for the Freedom to Read: Book Censorship News, March 31, 2023

Here's what we can all learn from Grace Linn's viral statement defending the freedom to read. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

I Asked ChatGPT Why Books Should Be Banned: Book Censorship News, March 17, 2023

What does ChatGPT have to say about parental rights, inappropriate books, and the First Amendment? That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Join the Trans Rights Readathon March 20-27!

Raise money for trans rights while reading books by trans authors by signing up for the #TransRightsReadathon happening March 20-27th!

Noting “Changed Complexion of Staff,” Elmwood Park Public Library Board Takes Over: A Case Study in Library De-Professionalization

The unethical takeover of the Elmwood Park Public Library (IL) by its Board of Trustees highlights the need to elect those who care about libraries.

Giving Up Is Not an Option: Book Censorship News, March 3, 2023

There are solutions to book bans. You have to take action on them for change to occur. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Volusia County Schools (FL) Want to Invest in Moms For Liberty’s BookLooks

Volusia County Schools in Florida want to "invest" in Moms for Liberty's book rating system to help them remove books.

More Politicians Need To Address Book Bans: Book Censorship News, February 24, 2023

One US Governor spoke out against book bans. It should be a model for other politicians. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Oklahoma One Step Closer to Implementing State-Wide Book Rating System

Oklahoma Senators just advanced a bill to create book ratings for school and public libraries.