Category: Banned and Challenged Books
Banned Books from the Big Chair Returns for 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Sage, the American Library Association, the Banned Books Week Coalition, and Unite Against Book Bans are partnering to bring Banned Books from the Big Chair back to the 2024 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition!
Why Books Still Matter: New Book of Essays Benefits OIF
Why Books Still Matter, a new book of essays inspired by the late First Amendment champion Joyce Meskis, has been released this month, with proceeds going to the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF).
National Library Week Means More Book Résumés!
To commemorate National Library Week, Unite Against Book Bans has expanded its free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves. The collection hosted at bit.ly/BookResumes has expanded by more than 50%!
ALA Releases Annual Top 10 Most Challenged Books List
It’s National Library Week, which means it’s time for the release of the annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 and the State of America’s Libraries Report, which highlights the ways libraries and library workers have taken action to address community needs with innovative and critical services, as well as the challenges brought on by censorship attempts.
Unite Against Book Bans: Book Résumés
Across the country, school librarians have been on the intellectual freedom frontlines defending access to books, building understanding about policies and library procedures, and dispelling misinformation. In collaboration with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans unveiled a free resource for the community. AASL President-Elect Becky Calzada shares her thoughts on how this tool can be used.
Record Number of Unique Book Titles Challenged in 2023
The number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by OIF.
IRFT Member Spotlight – Maya Bergamasco
This month the Intellectual Freedom Round Table is highlighting the work and concerns of IFRT Member Maya Bergamasco.
Banned Books Week 2023: Programs, Day of Action, and More
Libraries, schools, bookstores, and groups around the world will be calling attention to censorship – and ways to fight it – October 1 – 7, 2023. The American Library Association […]
IRFT Member Spotlight – Sarah Colbert
May, 2023: This month the Intellectual Freedom Round Table is highlighting the experiences of IFRT member Sarah Colbert.
IRFT Member Spotlight – Rachel Wells
April, 2023: This month the Intellectual Freedom Round Table is highlighting the experiences of IFRT member Rachel Wells.