The history of book bans—and their changing targets—in the U.S. - National Geographic
NPR: Local libraries have become a major political and cultural battleground - Great NPR coverage of national uptick in book banning, giving context on why voicing open support of libraries in our local communities even more important
CENSORSHIP AND SILENCE: How book bans and removals threaten diverse stories and voices - Literacy Today
Unite Against Book Bans is a national initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship. Their action toolkit includes useful resources to support the freedom to read in your local communities.
#Freadom - How to Support Libraries & Fight Against Censorship - This group of librarians provide templates to send to local school districts and city councils to support libraries and freedom to read
Watch: Banned Books Week Chair Jason Reynolds - a conversation with librarian Scott Woods from 2021