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#Literary Activism

News and tools for engaging in literary activism, from ending book bans to supporting libraries and more.

What Rights Do Students Have To Access Books?

Book censorship attempts are increasing in schools, and it's more important than ever to know students' rights to access books.

Book Riot Will Match Your Donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds

This week, we're matching up to $2500 in donations to the National Network of Abortion Funds. Here's how to take part.

How to Address Misinformation and Book Challenges: Book Censorship News, July 15, 2022

Multiple instances of individuals demanding books be burned, a public library closed because of community bigotry, and more censorship news.

The Correlation Between Sundown Towns and Book Bans: Forsyth County, GA

Disclaimer: due to the topic of this article, there will be some mentions of racial violence and a brief mention ...

How to Contact Your Legislators About Book Bans (And Why it Matters)

We've got all the tools you need to research and contact your local lawmakers about book bans and censorship.

How To Directly Impact Democracy: Book Censorship News, July 1, 2022

This week's book censorship news includes draconian new library collection policies in TX and VA and more.

A New York Library Bans Pride Displays and LGBTQ Kids’ Books, And Other Library Censorship Stories from Pride Month

Libraries from California to North Carolina to Utah to New York have seen their Pride displays challenged or removed this month.

“Once the Books Start Coming Off the Shelves, We’ll See You In Court.”: Book Censorship News, June 17, 2022

This week's book censorship news, including white supremacists crashing a Drag Queen Story Hour and a wave of of lawsuits.

How Moms For Liberty’s Book Ratings System Enters Schools: Book Censorship News, June 10, 2022

This week's book censorship news and a look at how a book rating system from Moms For Liberty is infiltrating schools.

The Misinformation Age: Book Censorship News, June 3, 2022

This week's book censorship news and the truth behind the State Farm-GenderCool project.