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: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/on-national-run-for-office-day-consider-yourself-a-freedom-to-read-candidate/

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

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: https://app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?cid=KOQDC08atRCJ0J1U6j3C5&lang=en

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: https://www.freedomtoreadnewmexico.org/put_libraries_readers_on_agenda

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: https://bit.ly/4qkTZh5

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: https://bit.ly/4rDo4Kb #libraryadvocate #freedomtoread

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)

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

We're proud to work with @interfaithalliance.org on this initiative!

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

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-...

Save Our Stories! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social brought together advocates and authors for a powerful event on the dangers of book bans and the ways we are defeating them. F/@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Lisa Varga: https://bit.ly/4nfz0tV #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

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 ⬇️

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

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

⏰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

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

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 👇

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

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...

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

❓ 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

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

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!

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

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: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l-EVEbmkSoCz3DIaUvCA3w#/registration #BannedBooksWeek

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom." #BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984 youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...

TOMORROW: Join @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @oif.bsky.social staff to learn about Law for Librarians & Intellectual Freedom Helplines, how these programs provide censorshp support, and other resources for our communities. ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

✨ It takes all of us to fight for the freedom to read. Take this NEW #BannedBooksWeek quiz to assess your strengths & uncover your individual advocacy style. At the end, get actions you can take based on your result: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68d400f64d6f970015d8e11b #UniteAgainstBookBans

RM starting off Banned Books Week with us 💜 #readbannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #kimnamjoon

Have you heard? Censorship is /so/ 1984. Take action throughout #BannedBooksWeek and on its conclusion, #LetFreedomReadDay, on Saturday, 10/11. Let's #UniteAgainstBookBans and fight to make censorship a thing of the past—where it belongs! Learn more: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day

It's officially the start of #BannedBooksWeek! How are you observing the week? #BTS' RM is reading a book by Patrick Süskind, an author whose work has been banned. Find ideas for titles to read or actions you can take on #LetFreedomReadDay (10/11) at UniteAgainstBookBans.org #UniteAgainstBookBans

#LetFreedomReadDay is in ONE WEEK! On 10/11, take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans

❗ Hosting an upcoming #BannedBooksWeek event? Make sure to submit it to the Banned Books Week Event Calendar to reach a wider audience, or find an event near you today! https://bannedbooksweek.org/events/ @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social#BannedBooksWeek#CensorshipIsSo1984 #UniteAgainstBookBans

TUESDAY! Join #UniteAgainstBookBans & Everyday Advocacy during #BannedBooksWeek for a free interactive workshop. We’ll share: ⚒️ Practical tools to help you craft advocacy plans 💬 Interactive reflection prompts + breakout groups ✊ Strategies to confront book bans Register today:

Policy can be a powerful tool against book bans. On 10/6, learn how you can use policy in your advocacy work & how librarians, bookstore owners & community members can #UniteAgainstBookBans. Register https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mrz1Gf9jQFijIqfInLfBTg#/registration #BannedBooksWeek

Are you hosting a Banned Books week event or display? Don't forget to add it to our free event calendar! bannedbooksweek.org/events/

#BannedBooksWeek is coming up, and if you want to get involved, this resource from @ncacensorship.bsky.social has some great suggestions for how to organize a Right to Read night in your community. uniteagainstbookbans.org/new-right-to... @uabookbans.bsky.social

✨ We're proud to #UniteAgainstBookBans w/Picture Book Summit as their 2025 charity partner! Learn more about our partnership and the upcoming Oct 4 summit on the Unite Against Book Bans blog: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/defending-the-right-to-read-picture-book-summit-stands-against-book-bans/

George Takei was named honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek! Who saw his keynote speech at our Annual Convention in Baltimore? As a longtime member of the @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social Coalition, NCTE supports the right to read during Banned Books Week and every day. Get involved: bannedbooksweek.org

This year's #BannedBooksWeek honorary chair is THE legendary George Takei! As honorary chair, Mr. Takei encourages us to #UniteAgainstBookBans: "Please stand with me in opposing censorship, so that we all can find ourselves—and each other — in books.” bannedbooksweek.org/legendary-ac...

📅 Together w/Public School Strong, #UniteAgainstBookBans invites libraries, schools, bookstores, & community groups to showcase their #BannedBooksWeek events on PSS' online advocacy calendar. Visit the @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social events page to list your events and find others in your area today!

‪ #BannedBooksWeek is just around the corner! We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order NOW to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984 Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs at bit.ly/BBWk1984

Want to join the fight against book bans? 📚📣 We've teamed up with Silent Book Club and nearly 450 indie bookshops and libraries to host Banned Books Read-Ins on October 5-7. Attendees will take action against book bans and receive a free audio copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books ⏬

“Stories build empathy and shape a future where every voice matters. That’s the power of books, and we will never stop fighting for it.” — Todd Stock Learn more about our partner Sourcebook’s anti-censorship work ⬇️ #UniteAgainstBookBans

Find the areas hit hardest by book bans and the nearest Little Free Library book-sharing box locations! We are proud to reveal our 2025 Book Ban Map, created in collab with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social & @penamerica.bsky.social. Learn more and try the interactive map! littlefreelibrary.or...

Have you stocked up for #BannedBooksWeek? We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order by Sept 18 to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984 Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs A bit.ly/BBWk1984

Oct 11 is #LetFreedomReadDay! During #BannedBooksWeek, take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers & booksellers who make them available: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day/ #UniteAgainstBookBans

BREAKING: FIRE’s 2026 College Free Speech Rankings reveal America’s colleges are failing. The nation’s report card on campus speech shows over half of colleges received an “F” rating. Intolerance in students has skyrocketed in the Trump 2.0 era.

During a Freedom to Read bill signing, @davidmoralesri.bsky.social spoke to the importance of coming together to #UniteAgainstBookBans & show up #ForOurLibraries: 📚Join the campaign—fight censorship: UniteAgainstBookBans.org 🚩Support library funding: ALA.org/showup Video: @steveahlquist.bsky.social