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.

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! https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/conversations-that-connect/

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

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: https://bit.ly/3ORpvpE

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

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 https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/news/ and https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

Find more info: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/ #RightToReadDay #NationalLibraryWeek

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

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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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!

Interfaith Alliance@interfaithalliance.org · 9mo ago

Faith leaders have joined the fight for the freedom to read! #FaithForLibraries 📚

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

Interfaith Alliance@interfaithalliance.org · 9mo ago

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-...

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

'Save Our Stories' Unites Advocates in Celebration & Solidarity

PRH’s Save Our Stories Supper kicked off Banned Books Week 2025, uniting authors, advocates, and policymakers in the fight to read freely.

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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 ⬇️

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

Unite Against Book Bans@uabookbans.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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

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...

Banned Books Week from The Big Chair at ALA 2025

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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