#Literary Activism

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

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.

Utah Bans 13 Books From Public Schools Statewide

These 13 books won't be the only books to be banned by the state under Utah's new law.

A New Era for Banned Books Week: Book Censorship News, August 2, 2024

It's well beyond time to do more than put up a book display. It's time for action around Banned Books Week.

The Ongoing Censorship of High School Advanced Placement Courses: Book Censorship News, July 26, 2024

If THE HANDMAID'S TALE has been in the AP curriculum for a decade, how come it's suddenly a problem now?

The Quiet Censorship of Pride 2024: Book Censorship News, July 19, 2024

This year's Pride festivities faced fewer blatant attacks than last year, but there were also fewer events, displays, and celebrations.

Help Clear These School Library Wish Lists

Help make this a wonderful school year by clearing school librarian wish lists.

University Library Receives Bomb Threat “In The Name of Donald Trump”

It's the second university library bomb threat in under a week.