#Literary Activism

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

The Handmaids’ Resistance Provides Free Costumes to Protesters

A new organization helps women resist oppressive women's health policy by organizing Handmaid's Tale protests.

Why It Matters When an Iranian Children’s Book Illustrator Is Refused a Visa

Illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi was refused a visa to come to the UK for the Edinburgh Book Festival. It's the public that misses out with restrictions & bans.

Libraries Won a Victory In Congress: Here’s How You Can Help Them Win More

One House Appropriations Committee recommends that the government continues to fund libraries. Here is what you can do to show your support.

A Literary Auction to Benefit Planned Parenthood

Bid on annotated books from Celeste Ng, Stephen King, and more, to support Planned Parenthood!

Soar with Reading: JetBlue and Random House Children’s Books Build Kid’s Libraries

Learn about JetBlue, their Soar with Reading program, and their book vending machines!

Action Item: PageSlayers Summer Camp

Help raise money for a writing summer camp for kids!

Action Item: Funding Classroom Literacy Projects in WI, GA, and AZ

Throw money at these projects.

Action Item: Social Justice Focused Classroom Libraries in MO, IL, and MS

Throw money at these classroom projects.

Social Activism Through Books

Overpopulation, sexism, racism: learn more about the problems today's world faces through these fiction novels.

Action Item: Diverse Classroom Libraries in MD & NY

Let's fund these classrooms!