#Reading and Resistance

The Revolution Will Be Picturized: Graphic Novels about Social Justice

In times of tyranny, you'll always find the greatest art. And it's in these times we turn to comics and graphic novels about social justice.

Introducing: Reading and Resistance—And How Literature Has Always Been Tied to American Freedom

A new series to bolster your spirit and even show you ways you can join in resisting.

15 Essential Books to Read for the Resistance

If you want to get involved in social resistance movements but aren't sure where to start, these books can help you become a better activist.

Hear First Hand from Incarcerated People Why Reading in Prisons Is So Important

This roundup of an essay series organized by Kelly Jensen expounds the importance of the freedom to read in prisons.

Censorship in Prisons is Part of Slavery’s Legacy

There is a sort of rationality to what gets banned if you look at the history of American prisons—which can trace their history to slavery.

The Neglected Tale of the Tougaloo Nine and their 1961 Read-In

In 1960s Mississippi, nine Black students put their lives on the line to fight for equal access to public libraries.

Journalist, Activist, Feminist: Who Was Ida B. Wells?

Get to know the legendary journalist and activist, Ida B. Wells, and the mark she left on American history.

Clara Stanton Jones: Librarian and Advocate

On the life and legacy of Carol Stanton Jones, the first Black woman to serve as director of a central public library system in the US.

A History of Racism in American Public Libraries

A deep dive into the history of racism in American public libraries, including the effects of Jim Crow laws and racism in libraries today.