Librarians and Allies Must Act to Secure the Future of Libraries and Intellectual Freedom With the expected attempts to enact the plans defined in Project 2025, librarians must act strategically within their schools, communities, and local and state legislation to ensure the future of libr...

ICYMI | Librarians Must Mobilize
Oddly prescient, post-election experts warn: "The best defense is a good offense" against Project 2025 attacks.
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Jason Reynolds Named Banned Books Week Honorary Chair; 1619 Project Books Coming in November; and More | News Bites Banned Books Week has its first Honorary Chair; two titles created from The 1619 Project will be released in November; free webinars on teaching Juneteenth and reopening institutions after COVID vacci...

Jason Reynolds Steps Up
Award-winning author becomes first Banned Books Week Honorary Chair as attacks escalate.
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When Kids Can’t Afford Books During the Pandemic | Scales on Censorship Ensuringthat all students have access to reading material during remote learning; adjusting expectations for student research;fielding questions about Little Free Libraries.

Equity During Crisis
Pandemic highlighted book access inequities—but librarians found creative solutions to draw all students in.

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