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#Literary Activism

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

California Passes Freedom to Read Act to Curtail Book Bans; Governor to Sign

The bill is on the governor's desk and he is expected to sign it. The state joins several others who have passed anti-book ban bills.

It’s Still Censorship, Even If It’s Not a Book Ban: Book Censorship News, August 30, 2024

The four Rs of book censorship are still censorship, even if some feel like a compromise to outright banning books.

Publishers, Authors Sue Florida Over Book Ban Legislation

The provisions in Florida's book ban bill disregard prevailing legal standards and restrict access to materials.

Greenville County Libraries To Relocate, Restrict “Trans” YA Books

The new policy, passed under the guise of "protecting the children," is ripe for litigation for being discriminatory.

Are You Registered to Vote?: Book Censorship News, August 23, 2024

Public institutions of civic engagement like schools and libraries are on the ballot. Make sure you're prepared to vote.

Most Americans Oppose School Book Bans and Restrictions: New Research Supports Freedom to Read

Use this research to remind people that book bans are supremely unpopular and sought by a tiny fraction of American adults.

Greenville County Library (SC) Wants to Remove Trans Books from YA Section

If passed by the library board next week, no one under the age of 17 in the county would be able to borrow books by or about trans people.

What Is Weeding and When Is It Not Actually Weeding?: Book Censorship News, August 16, 2024

It's not normal for thousands of books to be weeded at one time, especially in an era of increased book bans.

Iowa Book Ban Law Allowed To Go Into Effect

School districts have already removed thousands of books from shelves and now will need to remove even more.

How To Explain Book Bans to Those Who Want To Understand: Book Censorship News, August

Use these talking points to help explain book bans to people who haven't kept up but want to understand.