Need support speaking with local faith communities about book banning? Delve into "Banned Books, Banned Beliefs," a resource developed with our partner Interfaith Alliance, and mobilize your congregation today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/banned-books-b… #UniteAgainstBookBans

The freedom to read is an enduring, non-partisan American value. On Oct. 19, let's counter voter apathy and motivate citizens to #UniteAgainstBookBans and vote in their local, state, and federal elections for pro-library and anti-book banning candidates: uniteagainstbookbans.org/october-19-sav…

Most book ban battles are fought on the local level at library board, school board, & city council meetings. That makes attending & speaking out at these meetings some of the most critical actions you can take to fend off book bans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/guide-to-atten… #UniteAgainstBookBans

Book banning is on the rise! Come hear from organizations on the front line as they help us understand what libraries and school boards are facing: PEN America, ALA Unite Against Book Bans, and a Blount County, Tennessee School Board member. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

📚 This #BannedBooksWeek, check out videos from authors, educators, librarians, & book enthusiasts reading from their favorite banned book from the Big Chair at #ALAAC24: uniteagainstbookbans.org/sage-banned-bo… Thanks to #UniteAgainstBookBans partner Sage for sponsoring the Chair!

Notice how fREADom fighters make their signs. Very demure. Very mindful. Very cutesy.

We're proud to co-sponsor the Celebration of Reading in DC! Join us this Saturday, 8/31 to celebrate the joy of reading and remind politicians and fear mongers that freedom to read supporters are the majority. People For the American Way The Leadership Conference #UniteAgainstBookBans

"Most book ban battles are being fought on the local level at library board, school board, and city council meetings." Concerned about censorship in your district? UniteAgainstBookBans has created a helpful guide for speaking at library and school board meetings: uniteagainstbookbans.org/guide-to-atten…

As we get deeper into back-to-school season, here's a great resource from UniteAgainstBookBans. If you're a student, parent, or community member concerned about censorship in your district, there are some great tips within. ❤️ uniteagainstbookbans.org/guide-to-atten… #UniteAgainstBookBans

Honored to represent UniteAgainstBookBans tonight in Houston for Brazos Bookstore introducing Jodi Picoult (updates only) with Katherine Center - mostly taking a Tw*tter break - appreciate all Jodi does to support the freedom to read. And her new book is amazing! jodipicoult.com/by-any-other-n…

On October 19, we will #UniteAgainstBookBans nationwide and remind decision-makers that the freedom to read is an enduring, non-partisan American value. Opt-in to participate in the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action today ⬇️ uniteagainstbookbans.org/october-19-sav…

Our nation’s students are in dire need of more racial & cultural representation in school materials. And yet, everything from books & instructional materials to statewide assessments enforces a predominantly white culture. #TakeAction today: edtru.st/ta #CantBeErased

"A book doesn't have to violate the law to be banned from Brevard County schools, it just has to present an ideology someone doesn't like." — John A. Torres, Florida Today floridatoday.com/story/opinion/… #UniteAgainstBookBans

Thanks to our friends at Simon & Schuster, 100 lucky stewards and fans in the U.S. will receive a children's #bannedbook bundle! Each winner will receive a copy of ROAR FOR READING by Beth Ferry & AND TANGO MAKES THREE by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell. lflib.org/books

.Little Free Library® just released an interactive map of US book bans &nearby #LittleFreeLibraries! "our mission is to expand access to books..we hope this map inspires you to provide access to the banned books that are meaningful to you” uniteagainstbookbans.org/lfl-banned-boo… #UniteAgainstBookBans

📢 Announcing our new interactive Book Ban Map! Find the locations hit hardest by book bans AND the locations of nearby Little Free Library book-sharing boxes. Use the map: littlefreelibrary.org/book-ban-map #bookbans #bannedbooks #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraries #bannedbooksweek

"If a parent doesn’t want their child to read a book they have an objection to, that’s their choice. If a parent doesn’t want any child to read that book...that’s an overreach and an infringement in my opinion.” Carmichael's voice-tribune.com/post/two-local… #UniteAgainstBookBans

We are proud to announce our honorary chair, award-winning filmmaker & advocate AVA DUVERNAY! She is joined by youth honorary chair Julia Garnett. bannedbooksweek.org/filmmaker-ava-… w/ARRAY

Get ready for the Freedom to Read Day of Action on 10/19! On 9/17, #UniteAgainstBookBans will release free, new materials to help communities host local events. By joining together, we can protect our access to information and opportunity for ALL. Sign up: uniteagainstbookbans.org/october-19-sav…

“Censorship is a thief. It divides and conquers; it steals the possibility and opportunity that come from community, from what happens when we put our collective heads together.” — Summer Boismier upworthy.com/oklahoma-revok… #UniteAgainstBookBans