#Literary Activism

News and tools for engaging in literary activism, from ending book bans to supporting libraries and more.

Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now

What the Executive Order slashing the Institute of Museum and Library Services means, how it will impact you, and what you should do right now to stop the cuts.

Librarian Criminalization Bills Are Growing, But They’re Not New: Book Censorship News, March 14, 2025

With several bills that would criminalize librarians across the country, here's a recent history of this legislation and what it means. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Moms For Liberty Is Shutting Down BookLooks–But Why?

BookLooks.org, Moms For Liberty's unprofessional book ratings system used to ban books nationwide, is shutting down. But there's not exactly cause to celebrate yet.

Utah Bans 17th Book from Public Schools Statewide

Utah's State Board of Education just banned its 17th book, TRICKS by Ellen Hopkins. Every public school in the state must remove it.

How to Identify Credible Sources—A Skill More Crucial Than Ever: Book Censorship News, March 7, 2025

It's not just the content of news or press releases we need to care about. We need to understand its origins matter, too. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

14 Book Censorship Posts to Revisit: Book Censorship News, February 28, 2025

Fourteen book censorship posts from the last several years to revisit and to use in preparation of what's happening now. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

New Iowa Bill Would Revoke Funding for Library Affiliation with the American Library Association

Iowa public libraries may lose access to state funds for being affiliated by the American Library Association under a new anti-library bill floated by state republicans.

Are Ohio Public Libraries on the Chopping Block?

The importance of documentation in an era of misinformation. Where and how the story of Ohio library budget cuts emerged and what is–and is not–true right now.

Anti-Book Ban Legislation Proposals 2025: Book Censorship News, February 21, 2025

Three new states have anti-book ban bills on deck for the 2025 legislative session. Here's where and what those bills would do if passed.

Iowa Rushes, Advances Librarian Criminalization Bill

Introduced last week, Iowa's librarian criminalization bill has already made it to the House floor.