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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 2h

From Unite Against Book Bans partner the United Church of Christ: Banned Books Blessings. Read on to hear from Rev. Dr. Velda Love on "the sacredness of our stories" and find tools for your own faith community: uniteagainstbookbans.org/banned-boo…

Banned Books Blessings: The United Church of Christ invited faith communities to bless banned books, so that they might “live our their calling.” [Photograph of frequently banned books laid out on a table]

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

During #BannedBooksWeek & all year long, Unite brings together readers, advocates, libraries, & community members to protect the freedom to read. If you believe books should be available, accessible, & free from censorship, please consider a gift to support our work. Donate here: bit.ly/3W4fPeC

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Banned Books Week starts today! This year’s theme is: #LetBooksBe What do you think books should be? Share your answer in the comments: ✨ Let Books Be Free 🎉 Let Books Be Fun 🌎 Let Books Be Diverse 💡 Let Books Be Thought-Provoking ❤️ Let Books Be Themselves

Drawn image of a woman reading, surrounded by books, birds, flowers, clouds, vines, stars. Text reades: Protect the Freedom to Read - Let Books Be - Banned Books Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026. American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

During #bannedbooksweek, join Unite Against Book Bans, the Arkansas Library Association, and the Interfaith Alliance of Arkansas to learn how faith communities and libraries can work together to support the freedom to read. Learn more and register to attend: bit.ly/4it2nKI

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

@bannedcamp.bsky.social donates every banned book they've covered on the podcast to one nominated high school librarian, every quarter! Know a librarian who fought a challenge, or is quietly doing great work? Nominate them by Sept 27: bannedcamppodcast.com/the-bookshelf-initiative

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join us 9/24 for Show Up, Speak Up: Vote for the Freedom to Read - a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers! Let’s make our voices heard in this collective call to action. Register ➡️ tinyurl.com/ShowUpSpeakUp

Show Up, Speak Up, Vote For the Freedom to Read. September 24th, 2-4pm ET. A Virtual community action telethon. Register: tinyurl.com/ShowUpSpeakUp. Featuring: Jerrold Connors, Jerry Craft, Alan Gratz, Shannon Hale, Martha Hickson, Ellen Hopkins, Adib Khorram, Maris Kreizman, Sarah MacLean, Don Martin, Julie Miller, Ann Patchett, Amanda Timpson, and Edward Underhill.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join ALA's Betsy Gomez tomorrow (8/25) for a free webinar with Unite Against Book Bans partner Red Wine & Blue! Tune in to hear about the latest trends in book banning and how communities are uniting against censorship. Register: go.redwine.blue/aaez

Censorship 2.0: The Latest Trends in Book Banning. Ft. Betsy Gomez, American Library Association. RWB Salon, Red Wine & Blue Civics. Aug 25, 7:30pm ET, Virtual Event.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Library Representatives & others: Register to Attend through the ALA Annual Conference Website (2026.alaannual.org/registration...) Faith Group Representatives: Register to Attend Through the Interfaith Alliance (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...)

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

In partnership with @interfaithalliance.org, we’ll explore how book bans impact religious freedom and how we can advocate *together* for our libraries. Open to all (no conference registration required). Tickets: $10

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

How can faith communities and libraries come together to defend the freedom to read? Join us in Chicago at #ALAAC26 for the Faith for Libraries Bootcamp, a half-day gathering bringing faith leaders, library workers, and civic voices together to protect access to books and ideas.

Register Now! Faith for Libraries Bootcamp. Tickets $10. Thursday, June 25, 2026, Chicago, IL. Interfaith Alliance; ALA American Library Association; Unite Against Book Bans; ARSL Association for Rural and Small Libraries

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Did you know that libraries have faced more than 4,200 unique book challenges each year since 2023? Looking for ideas about how to talk to your neighbors about preventing them? Download Conversations that Connect for sample talking points! uniteagainstbookbans.org/conversati…

Unite Against Book Bans, Conversations that Connect. A data-backed messaging guide to talk about libraries, library workers, and the freedom to read. Designed for and by library advocates. Download a free copy! [QR code]

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It’s National Library Week! Protect the freedom to read and spread the truth about book bans by sharing the newest data on censorship: ala.org/bbooks

New Data from ALA reveals library censorship rebounded in 2025. The State of America's Libraries, ALA 150, American Library Association

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

From threats to (and victories for) intellectual freedom, to increasing services for incarcerated people, to a whirlwind of legislative and legal battles, 2025 proved pivotal for our nation's libraries. Read more in our State of America's Libraries Report: A Snapshot of 2025: bit.ly/3ORpvpE

The State of AMERICA’S LIBRARIES: a Snapshot of 2025. FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF READERS.
FOR THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR COMMUNITIES. FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR ALL. FOR THE FREEDOM TO READ. FOR THE PEOPLE WHO POWER POSSIBILITY. FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING. FOR OUR LIBRARIES. ALA150 American Library Association

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Show your support with merch: LibraryGiftShop.org/uabb Learn more: uniteagainstbookbans.org

5: Show your support by purchasing and wearing Freedom to Read merch. LibraryGiftShop.org/uabb

For your freedom to read. For our libraries. UniteAgainstBookBans.org

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Check out the latest data on censorship at ala.org/BBooks Contact your House Rep to oppose book banning legislation: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... Register to vote: vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ Donate to support the fight against book bans: ala.org/oifdonate

1: Spread the truth about book bans by sharing the newest data on censorship in libraries. ala.org/BBooks

Contact your Rep during National Library Week and tell them to oppose the National Book Ban Bill - HR 7661 - and to support the freedom to read.

3: Register to vote so you can protect the freedom to read everywhere

4: Donate to support the fight against book bans. ala.org/oifdonate

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

It’s Right to Read Day! Here are 5 actions you can take to protect the freedom to read! #NationalLibraryWeek #RightToReadDay #UniteAgainstBookBans

Right to Read Day: April 20, 2026: Everywhere. For your freedom to read, For access to information, For understanding our past, For our communities, For our libraries. Unite Against Book Bans, ALA 150, American Library Association

The freedom to read is still being challenged: from january 2025 through March 2026, more than 100 pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people's right to read. Since 2021, the American Library Association has tracked an astonishing increase in censorship attempts in libraries and schools. The data shows that the majority of book censorship attempts are now originating from organized movements.

The challenges we face are real, but so is the growing network of individuals and organizations who continue to win victories, share strategies, and build momentum to protect the right to read. Because of your hard work, we've seen meaningful progress. Even when things are tough, we keep showing up to fight for the freedom to read and strengthen the movement together. Right to Read Day is a time to celebrate our wins and take action against book bs.

5 Actions, 5 minutes. Right to Read Day.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

To kick off National Library Week, we're sharing a list of recent victories for the freedom to read and ways you can keep building our movement to protect your rights! Learn more at uniteagainstbookbans.org/news and uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-r…

It's National Library Week 2026! Celebrate with us and see what your advocacy is achieving! Unite Against Book Bans.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

One of the biggest issues facing our democracy isn't polarization or partisanship - it's apathy. The antidote? Get involved locally. Read our partner Run for Something Civics new post: uniteagainstbookbans.org/on-nationa…

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

As reported by Baptist News, "Library and literature groups are warning [HR 7661] would hand censors wide discretion to remove books." baptistnews.com/article/hous... Tell your House Rep to OPPOSE book banning legislation in Congress: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #UniteAgainstBookBans

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House Republicans want nationwide book bans – Baptist News Global

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are trying to pass a bill that would codify nationwide book bans.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

On March 17th, a House Committee voted in favor of H.R. 7661, a book banning bill using a vague definition of “sexually oriented” materials. Tell your Representative to oppose H.R. 7661 and support the right to read: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-p…

Tell your representative to oppose H.R. 7661. The House Committee on Education and Workforce has advanced H.R. 7661. This bill threatens to block funding promised to schools in order to give politicians the power to censor school materials based on ideology. Unite Against Book Bans.

Rather than supporting government censorship, Congress should invest in literacy education. The Right to Read Act (S.3365/HR 2889) offers a better path to support children, parents, and educators.

The Right to Read Act:: Supports well-staffed and well-resources school libraries; strengthens evidence-based literacy instructions; and protects library workers. Tell your Representative to vote NO on HR 7661 and to support the Right to Read Act instead!

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

For the first time, New Mexico is considering bills to protect the freedom to read in all libraries. Join the Freedom to Read New Mexico coalition in asking the Governor to add them to the 2026 short‑session agenda: www.freedomtoreadnewmexico.org/put_…

Freedom to Read New Mexico. Ask Governor Lujan Grisham to Put Libraries and Free Speech on the Legislative Agenda!

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

ALA, @bookriot.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @flfreedomread.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social all track different aspects of the movement - no matter how you look at it, book bans are sweeping across the country. Don't miss our joint report: bit.ly/4qkTZh5

Text in graphic reads: "Book Bans Wrapped: ALA, Book Riot, Florida Freedom to Read Project, PEN America, and Texas Freedom to Read Project are sounding the alarm: CENSORSHIP IS ON THE RISE" Large stylized "2025" at bottom of image.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New York: Want to take action? ⁠Join read-ins in Albany & NYC on 12/8 to demand Governor Hochul sign the Freedom to Read Act! @penamerica.bsky.social @americanbookseller.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social ⁠ Registration for Albany: bit.ly/4rDo4Kb #libraryadvocate #freedomtoread

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court! A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so. Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)

LIBRARIES WIN IN COURT. Federal court issues permanent injunction in Rhode Island V. Trump, stops the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The court ruled that all actions taken by the Administration to dismantle IMLS are nullified. This injunction takes immediate nationwide effect: all grants, in every state and territory. The Administration is stopped from taking these actions again in the future. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

NEW: ALA is sounding the alarm after the Administration announced new steps to dismantle the Department of Education. School & academic libraries across the country rely on Dept. of Ed. funding and knowledge to best serve their students and faculty. More: www.ala.org/news/2025/11... #ForOurLibraries

ALA stands with school and academic libraries, their dedicated library workers and the talented staff of the Education Department. Together with our partners in education, ALA will work to protect students' and educators' rights to learn and teach as well as the modest federal support provided to school and academic libraries." ALA President Sam Helmick. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Join us TODAY at 4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific! We can't wait to chat with our friends @interfaithalliance.org

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Interfaith Alliance @interfaithalliance.org · 03/11/2025

Join us Wednesday @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT! We're teaming up with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @uabookbans.bsky.social to discuss how faith communities and librarians can come together to advocate for the right to read. Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/how-faith-...

Event flyer for "How Faith Communities and Librarians Can Advocate for the Freedom to Read on November 5, 2025 at 4 p m eastern time."

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

From 2021-2025, our partner @penamerica.bsky.social documented 22,810 instances of books banned in US public schools. Despite the alarming number, there's hope: in 80% of the districts in PEN's index, communities had mobilized to #UniteAgainstBookBans. Uncover more findings in the new report ⬇️

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The State of Book Bans in 2025: Widespread and Normalized

Book bans are no longer shocking—they've been normalized. PEN's new report reveals how censorship has spread, evolved, and sparked resistance in 2025.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

This gets a smile from us! 😊 Thanks for showing your support for #UniteAgainstBookBans!

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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

It gets me some smiles and nods, and, occasionally, a scowl.

Author Rob Miller sitting on the steps of a porch, wearing his Unite Against Book Bans t-shirt.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Show the world that we need to #UniteAgainstBookBans with some merch! Each purchase helps us provide resources for advocates fighting book bans in their communities. 🛍️ Wear your support proudly today! librarygiftshop.org/uabb #BannedBooksWeek #LetFreedomReadDay @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social

A stack of George Orwell’s 1984 and Animal Farm in book and audio book versions on top of a red couch. Also pictured are a Unite Against Book Bans bag, water bottle, bookmark, and Censorship is so 1984 bracelets and bookmark.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

⏰Need a 5-minute action to do for #LetFreedomReadDay? Take the What’s your freedom to read advocate personality? quiz to assess your strengths + uncover your advocacy style! At the end, get actions you can take to fight censorship, based on your result: UniteAgainstBookBans.org/quiz #BannedBooksWeek

What's Your Freedom to Read Advocate Personality? Take the quiz to find out! UniteAgainstBookBans.org/quiz. Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights. Banned Books Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

We need to get the word out: Censorship is /so/ 1984! Make a digital photocard holder or frame with a picture of you (or your bias!) holding a book and encourage others to #UniteAgainstBookBans. Here are some templates if you need inspo: www.canva.com/design/DAG1g... #BTS #RM #BannedBooksWeek

A digitally decorated photocard holder with Censorship is So 1984, Unite Against Book Bans, and Read Banned Books! on it. The photo in the middle is of RM from BTS holding up a book and reading a Read Banned Books hat.

A digital frame with Censorship is So 1984 on it. A person is in the middle holding up a copy of George Orwell's 1984.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

✊ If you have 1 hour or more: Volunteer at your library or start organizing! Fighting book bans can be a challenging issue to tackle alone. Check out steps you can take to get your community to #UniteAgainstBookBans in our action toolkit: uniteagainstbookbans.org/toolkit/#gra... #BannedBooksWeek

If you have an hour or more: volunteer at your local library. Start organizing! Let Freedom Read Day. Banned Books Week. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ Unite Against Book Bans.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

💬 If you have 30 mins: write a letter to your local officials or make a plan to attend a school/library board or council meeting. Attending these meetings is one of the most critical actions you can take to #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/guide-to-att... #BannedBooksWeek

If you have 30 minutes: write a letter to your local officials or to local media. Make a plan to attend your local school board, library board, or city council meeting. Let Freedom Read Day. Banned Books Week. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ Unite Against Book Bans.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

📙 If you have 15 mins: donate a challenged book to a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social or check one out from the library. Circulation stats prove that we WANT to keep these titles on shelves. Browse @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Frequently Challenged Books for books to read www.ala.org/bbooks/frequ...

If you have 15 minutes: check out a challenged book from your library. Buy a banned book or help others access them by donating to a little free library. Let Freedom Read Day. Banned Books Week. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ Unite Against Book Bans.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

📚 If you have 5 mins: Call a decision maker Join the #UniteAgainstBookBans campaign: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/ Take our quiz to find your advocacy personality type. Get customized resources and actions you can take based on your result! UniteAgainstBookBans.org/quiz #BannedBooksWeek

If you have 5 minutes: call a decision maker. Support an organization fighting censorship. Join the Unite Against Book Bans campaign. Find your advocacy type: UniteAgainstBookBans.org/quiz. Let Freedom Read Day. Banned Books Week. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ Unite Against Book Bans.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

It's #LetFreedomReadDay! Take at least ONE action today to defend the freedom to read. When we all #UniteAgainstBookBans, we can make a difference. All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact! #BannedBooksWeek 🧵 Check out the thread below or UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ for some ideas 👇

The freedom to read is under attack. Let's do something about it. Let Freedom Read Day. Banned Books Week. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/LFRD/ Unite Against Book Bans.

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

2,452 unique titles were targeted for censorship in 2024, the 3rd highest ever recorded by @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social For #BannedBooksWeek & #LetFreedomReadDay, curb censorship by joining #UniteAgainstBookBans to get action opportunities, info & tools/resources: uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action

821 attempts to censor library books and materials in 2024. ALA American Library Association.

2,452 unique titles targeted for censorship in 2024. ALA American Library Association.

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Sage @sagepub.com · 09/10/2025

For #BannedBooksWeek, find highlights from our “Banned Books from the Big Chair” booth at this year's @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference. Read more details in our articles from @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social and @uabookbans.bsky.social on our Academic Freedom hub: www.sagepub.com/our-initiati...

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Banned Books Week from The Big Chair at ALA 2025

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

❓ What kind of advocate are YOU? Take the Freedom to Read Advocate Personality quiz to find your strengths and discover your individual advocacy style! At the end, get actions you can take based on your result: uniteagainstbookbans.org/quiz #UniteAgainstBookBans #CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooksWeek

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Sourcebooks Library @sbkslibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Sourcebooks has partnered with the team at @uniteagainstbookbans to create a free Book Resume Database! 📚 Search and find resources to support frequently challenged books here 👉 bit.ly/BookResumes #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Sharing one of my favorite resources for #BannedBooksWeek: The "Book Résumés" initiative from @uabookbans.bsky.social. Book résumés are a free resource for frequently-challenged books, complete with reviews, accolades, and more. New titles are added regularly!

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Unite Against Book Bans Book Résumés

A new free resource to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

TOMORROW: Join #BannedBooksWeek youth honorary chair Iris Mogul & student advocates from around the country for a conversation about how young people can fight book bans! 10/8, 3pmCT bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 w/ @ncacensorship.bsky.social

A fight for our rights: Youth fighting book bans. A conversation with student leaders moderated by Banned Books Week youth honorary chair Iris Mogul. October 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m. CT. Register: bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

TODAY 10/7 @ 4 pm CT! Join #UniteAgainstBookBans & Everyday Advocacy for a free interactive workshop. We'll explore ways to defend diverse books & amplify educators’ & librarians’ voices. Register: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register… #BannedBooksWeek

Webinar. Storytelling for Advocacy. Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 4:00 p.m. CDT, 5:00 p.m. EDT. Register today! Unite Against Book Bans and Everyday Advocacy logos.

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