#Literary Activism

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

Save Public Libraries and Schools By Voting Down-Ballot: Book Censorship News, October 25, 2024

One of the most crucial things you can do to save democratic institutions is to vote for board seats and other down-ballot initiatives.

What’s Happening in York County Library (SC) Should Be A Wakeup Call

Poor recording keeping, debates over what was or was not said and voted on, and special interests plague more than just this library system.

Book Challenges Are Financial Strains on Libraries—That’s The Point: Book Censorship News, October 18, 2024

If censors can't get the books removed that they've created a moral panic around, then they'll bankrupt public institutions.

A South Carolina Public Library Won’t Buy New Books for Those Under 18

South Carolina's new budget proviso provided the perfect opportunity for some York County board members to harm the institution.

Books Don’t Just Appear on Library Shelves: Book Censorship News, October 11, 2024

There are processes and guardrails that ensure only appropriate books are added to library collections. That plus this week's censorship news.

Explore the Darkest Corners of the Internet to Understand Real-World Political Violence: Read an Excerpt of BLACK PILL by Elle Reeve

In Elle Reeve's BLACK PILL, we meet a woman who championed a misogynistic white supremacist movement and revealed its chilling secrets.

Canadian Conservative Politicians are Borrowing U.S. Book-Banning Playbook: Book Censorship News, October 4, 2024

Here are the latest censorship news stories, including Canadian politician promising to ban LGBTQ educational resources.

The ALA and PEN America Offer New Data on Recent Book Bans: Book Censorship News, September 27, 2024

Here are the biggest censorship news stories that came out of Banned Books Week, including new data from the ALA and PEN America.

Why Teens Across the Country Are Acquiring Brooklyn Public Library’s Free Digital Cards: Book Censorship News, September 20, 2024

Brooklyn Public Library's Books Unbanned program has made a real impact on the lives of young people nationwide.

Prison Banned Books Week: Mark Twain Goes to Prison

"I treated each book I examined like it was a precious gem."