Before 2020, the majority of book bans were spearheaded by individual parents. As of 2025, nearly 92% of challenges were initiated by national campaigns. Censorship is no longer grassroots. And that isn’t the only concerning statistic. ... Read More

This poem by guest writer Daniel W. Wright shines a pointed spotlight on the mindset behind book bans.... Read More

It’s an uncomfortable book with a challenging past, but confronting stories like these are necessary for us to step into the future. Here's why... Read More

Today is Right to Read Day! Why is that important? Because our freedom to read continues to be attacked. And the assaults on our First Amendment rights aren't just book bans anymore. Get your toolkit for resistance here. ... Read More

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. So, we’re shining a light on this important topic with a piece by guest essayist David Winn on Laurie Halse Anderson’s books "Speak" and "Shout."... Read More

H ouse Republicans have advanced legislation to ban books from public schools nationwide. You read that right…  a nationwide ban. School boards and individual... Read More.

I t’s Banned Book Week! Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that the extreme level of book banning we’ve been seeing over the last few years... Read More.

O ur freedom to read has been under assault for what seems like an eternity. And, the attacks on libraries aren’t just book bans... Read More.

J une is Pride Month! Books by and about the LGBTQ+ community are the most frequent targets of bans at public schools and libraries across... Read More.

I had thought America was against totalitarianisms. If so, surely it is important for young people to be able to recognize the signs of... Read More.

Arm Yourself Against Divide & Conquer Tactics. D ivide and conquer. We’re all familiar with this expression, primarily in... Read More.

O ur freedom to read has been under assault for what seems like an eternity. And, the attacks on libraries aren’t just book bans... Read More.