Authors Against Book Bans
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We are Authors Against Book Bans. We stand united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We unequivocally support diverse voices on our library shelves, in our schools, and in our culture.
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Happy Friday! In order to continue fighting on behalf of all books, all authors, & all readers Authors Against Book Bans is fundraising. No donation is too small & all are tax deductible!
Tomorrow is election day & the freedom to read is on the ballot! AABB members have made A TON of candidate scorecards so you know where your potential elected officials stand on book banning. Next post has the full list of states represented!
Google Drive: Candidate Scorecards
See where your potential elected officials stand on the right to read!
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November 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Tomorrow is election day & the freedom to read is on the ballot! AABB members have made A TON of candidate scorecards so you know where your potential elected officials stand on book banning. Next post has the full list of states represented!
Readers of Oklahoma! The Oklahoma chapter of AABB created candidate scorecards to help you make your voting decisions this midterm election. Find your district & see which candidates are rated red and which are green. Then spread the word! drive.google.com/drive/folder...
AABB OK Candidate Scorecards Midterms 2026 - Google Drive
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October 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Readers of Oklahoma! The Oklahoma chapter of AABB created candidate scorecards to help you make your voting decisions this midterm election. Find your district & see which candidates are rated red and which are green. Then spread the word! drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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Book bans don't happen in isolation. What's happening in one district can quickly spread nationwide.
Staying informed helps us spot censorship trends, challenge misinformation, and take action.
Sign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to stay informed!
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
Staying informed helps us spot censorship trends, challenge misinformation, and take action.
Sign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to stay informed!
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
October 27, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Book bans don't happen in isolation. What's happening in one district can quickly spread nationwide.
Staying informed helps us spot censorship trends, challenge misinformation, and take action.
Sign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to stay informed!
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
Staying informed helps us spot censorship trends, challenge misinformation, and take action.
Sign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to stay informed!
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
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AABB-RI co-chair Sara Dorsch spoke with the RI Wave this week about the urgent need for implementation of our 2025 Freedom to Read Act youtu.be/1L33ez0-A0M
Rhode Island's Fight Against Book Bans: Author Sara Dorsch Speaks Out
YouTube video by The Rhode Island Wave
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October 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
AABB-RI co-chair Sara Dorsch spoke with the RI Wave this week about the urgent need for implementation of our 2025 Freedom to Read Act youtu.be/1L33ez0-A0M
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Book bans are threatening to control our freedom to choose.
So, how can we aid our local libraries and fight against proposed legislative changes that support these bans?
Here are five ways you can directly assist your local library and enact change:
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#library #libraries #read
So, how can we aid our local libraries and fight against proposed legislative changes that support these bans?
Here are five ways you can directly assist your local library and enact change:
buff.ly/Izgu8lF
#library #libraries #read
5 Ways to Organize in Support of Your Local Library
How do you advocate for your library?
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October 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Book bans are threatening to control our freedom to choose.
So, how can we aid our local libraries and fight against proposed legislative changes that support these bans?
Here are five ways you can directly assist your local library and enact change:
buff.ly/Izgu8lF
#library #libraries #read
So, how can we aid our local libraries and fight against proposed legislative changes that support these bans?
Here are five ways you can directly assist your local library and enact change:
buff.ly/Izgu8lF
#library #libraries #read
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Curious how Free Speech on Campus would work at your institution? Join us tomorrow at 4pm ET for “Scaling Free Speech Education on Campus”! Click here to register: https://act.pen.org/a/scaling-free-speech-education-on-campus/?ms=social Learn more at: https://pen.org/campus-free-speech/video/
October 28, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Curious how Free Speech on Campus would work at your institution? Join us tomorrow at 4pm ET for “Scaling Free Speech Education on Campus”! Click here to register: https://act.pen.org/a/scaling-free-speech-education-on-campus/?ms=social Learn more at: https://pen.org/campus-free-speech/video/
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Fot school board library friendly candidates, check out @frankstrong guide docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the November 2026 School Board Elections
The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the November 2026 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Tuesday, November 3...
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October 29, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Fot school board library friendly candidates, check out @frankstrong guide docs.google.com/document/d/1...
AABB member @redgoldsparks.bsky.social has edited this series of essays the explore the power of queer comics & why they, in particular, terrify the right wing. Check it out here:
Comics Against Censorship | Xtra Magazine
"Comics Against Censorship" is a five-part series of original comics focusing on themes of LGBTQ2S+ censorship, from the actions of Danielle Smith’s Alberta government to the experiences of affirming…
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October 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM
AABB member @redgoldsparks.bsky.social has edited this series of essays the explore the power of queer comics & why they, in particular, terrify the right wing. Check it out here:
There are a ton of different ways to fight for the right to read. For example, Annie's Foundation, a right-to-read group based in Johnston, Iowa is using FOIA requests to locate books removed from public school libraries, classrooms, and curricula statewide. Read more here:
FOIA for the Win
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October 22, 2026 at 12:58 PM
There are a ton of different ways to fight for the right to read. For example, Annie's Foundation, a right-to-read group based in Johnston, Iowa is using FOIA requests to locate books removed from public school libraries, classrooms, and curricula statewide. Read more here:
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Authors/illustrators: If your books haven't yet been banned, they will likely get pulled from shelves when AI systems like this one flag words deemed controversial.
Please join @authorsabb.bsky.social to stay informed and help us fight back with other orgs.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
Please join @authorsabb.bsky.social to stay informed and help us fight back with other orgs.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
October 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Authors/illustrators: If your books haven't yet been banned, they will likely get pulled from shelves when AI systems like this one flag words deemed controversial.
Please join @authorsabb.bsky.social to stay informed and help us fight back with other orgs.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
Please join @authorsabb.bsky.social to stay informed and help us fight back with other orgs.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
This year Massachusetts passed Freedom to Read legislation after two years of advocacy by AABB members and others. Read about how we did it here:
How to Pass a Right-to-Read Bill
Crafting a state freedom-to-read bill requires political passion, a streamlined legal strategy, and a deep bench of organized volunteers
www.publishersweekly.com
October 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This year Massachusetts passed Freedom to Read legislation after two years of advocacy by AABB members and others. Read about how we did it here:
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Your voice matters at school board meetings!
School boards make decisions about students' access to books. Don't wait for a book challenge to speak up!
Check public comment rules, sign up, and let your board know your community values the freedom to read.
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
School boards make decisions about students' access to books. Don't wait for a book challenge to speak up!
Check public comment rules, sign up, and let your board know your community values the freedom to read.
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
!["Hello, my name is [Name], and I'm a [parent/community member] in this district.
I'm here today because I believe every student deserves access to a diverse collection of books that reflects different experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
I respect every parent's right to make reading decisions for their own children, but those decisions should not restrict access for other families.
I urge this board to support our librarians, follow established review policies, and protect students' freedom to read. Thank you."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wpyqwhfhwubmtj2ku35uzpp4/bafkreic2jtseix4kqjeavld234ly3uo5unlv7pcosbll6xtfwsgzswjkqi)
October 20, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Your voice matters at school board meetings!
School boards make decisions about students' access to books. Don't wait for a book challenge to speak up!
Check public comment rules, sign up, and let your board know your community values the freedom to read.
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
School boards make decisions about students' access to books. Don't wait for a book challenge to speak up!
Check public comment rules, sign up, and let your board know your community values the freedom to read.
#FreedomToRead #BookBans
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Did your library ban Banned Books Week events, displays, or acknowledgements this year? Tell me about it (anonymously!) for an upcoming Book Riot piece. Survey closes Saturday and includes a link to last year's story.
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
October 21, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Did your library ban Banned Books Week events, displays, or acknowledgements this year? Tell me about it (anonymously!) for an upcoming Book Riot piece. Survey closes Saturday and includes a link to last year's story.
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
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It's #PrisonBannedBooksWeek October 19-25!
Raising awareness of this most pervasive practice of censorship in the US, the 3rd annual Prison Banned Books Week brings together over 60 organizations working for free expression.
For more info, check out prisonbannedbooksweek.org
Raising awareness of this most pervasive practice of censorship in the US, the 3rd annual Prison Banned Books Week brings together over 60 organizations working for free expression.
For more info, check out prisonbannedbooksweek.org
October 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM
It's #PrisonBannedBooksWeek October 19-25!
Raising awareness of this most pervasive practice of censorship in the US, the 3rd annual Prison Banned Books Week brings together over 60 organizations working for free expression.
For more info, check out prisonbannedbooksweek.org
Raising awareness of this most pervasive practice of censorship in the US, the 3rd annual Prison Banned Books Week brings together over 60 organizations working for free expression.
For more info, check out prisonbannedbooksweek.org
AH2 Romance Collections is running a fundraiser screening of Wicker for AABB! Authors Adriana Herrera & Sarah MacLean will be there & there will also be a raffle for 2 bookish prize baskets made with real wicker from the man--ok, no, BUT curated by Ali Hazelwood, Adriana Herrera, & Sarah MacLean!
Wicker screening to support Authors Against Book Bans
AH2 Romance Collections will be hosting a screening of the Wicker movie. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Authors Against Book Bans. Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Time: Doors…
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October 20, 2026 at 3:52 PM
AH2 Romance Collections is running a fundraiser screening of Wicker for AABB! Authors Adriana Herrera & Sarah MacLean will be there & there will also be a raffle for 2 bookish prize baskets made with real wicker from the man--ok, no, BUT curated by Ali Hazelwood, Adriana Herrera, & Sarah MacLean!
Readers of #BookSky. We give to you! The new AABB website! (OK, you don't have to be as excited as we are, but still give it a look.) We've improved a few things including...
Authors Against Book Bans
Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) is a coalition of writers, illustrators, and other book creators working to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national (USA) and local levels. Our network of book creators works in conjunction with a variety of national and state-level organizations and grassroots freedom-to-read groups to mount effective, coordinated responses to book bans and other threats to the freedom to read.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.org
October 20, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Readers of #BookSky. We give to you! The new AABB website! (OK, you don't have to be as excited as we are, but still give it a look.) We've improved a few things including...
Happy Friday Friends! Here are your assignments for the next few weeks:
1. Make sure you are registered to vote
2. Get to know your ballot
3. Focus on a race/referendum & do what you can to protect/expand the right to read
4. Notice & celebrate the community this work creates!
5. Find joy in books!
1. Make sure you are registered to vote
2. Get to know your ballot
3. Focus on a race/referendum & do what you can to protect/expand the right to read
4. Notice & celebrate the community this work creates!
5. Find joy in books!
October 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Happy Friday Friends! Here are your assignments for the next few weeks:
1. Make sure you are registered to vote
2. Get to know your ballot
3. Focus on a race/referendum & do what you can to protect/expand the right to read
4. Notice & celebrate the community this work creates!
5. Find joy in books!
1. Make sure you are registered to vote
2. Get to know your ballot
3. Focus on a race/referendum & do what you can to protect/expand the right to read
4. Notice & celebrate the community this work creates!
5. Find joy in books!
AABB member Leslie Adame wrote a wonderful essay: Why Book Bans Harm Marginalized Young Readers. Check it out here:
Why Book Bans Harm Marginalized Young Readers | Common Dreams
When we ban books for young readers that tackle topics surrounding marginalized people, we strip many young readers of the opportunity to feel seen when they are already painfully underrepresented.
www.commondreams.org
October 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
AABB member Leslie Adame wrote a wonderful essay: Why Book Bans Harm Marginalized Young Readers. Check it out here:
Dear Oregon, The State Library of Oregon & the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse has released their 2026 report. Check in on the freedom to read in your state: www.oregon.gov/library/libr...
October 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Dear Oregon, The State Library of Oregon & the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse has released their 2026 report. Check in on the freedom to read in your state: www.oregon.gov/library/libr...
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Books can open the door to important conversations with our kids. Ask what they thought, how they felt, and why the author included a difficult topic. We can decide what’s right for our own families without removing books from everyone else.
#FreedomToRead #RaisingReaders #BookBans
#FreedomToRead #RaisingReaders #BookBans
October 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Books can open the door to important conversations with our kids. Ask what they thought, how they felt, and why the author included a difficult topic. We can decide what’s right for our own families without removing books from everyone else.
#FreedomToRead #RaisingReaders #BookBans
#FreedomToRead #RaisingReaders #BookBans
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Did your library censor Banned Books Week, be it through outright banning, changing of programs, complaints about displays, etc?
Tell me about it for a future Book Riot piece. Responses are anonymous. Linked in the survey is last year's piece.
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
Tell me about it for a future Book Riot piece. Responses are anonymous. Linked in the survey is last year's piece.
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
October 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Did your library censor Banned Books Week, be it through outright banning, changing of programs, complaints about displays, etc?
Tell me about it for a future Book Riot piece. Responses are anonymous. Linked in the survey is last year's piece.
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
Tell me about it for a future Book Riot piece. Responses are anonymous. Linked in the survey is last year's piece.
tinyurl.com/BannedBooksW...
We know you all have been working hard to inform your communities about the importance of school board races. If you're in one of these key races really bear down these weeks before the election
School boards are way under the radar in a big year like this, but the same battles you've heard about (book bans, Moms for Liberty, trans kids) are happening this year too.
I identified 19 school boards where there battles like this — and what's up: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
I identified 19 school boards where there battles like this — and what's up: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
October 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
We know you all have been working hard to inform your communities about the importance of school board races. If you're in one of these key races really bear down these weeks before the election
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ALA stands with library workers, readers, and communities working to keep books available. Our work helps ensure everyone can seek information and make their own reading choices. Your gift makes that work possible.
Helps us protect the freedom to read at ala.org/protect.
#BannedBooksWeek
Helps us protect the freedom to read at ala.org/protect.
#BannedBooksWeek
October 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
ALA stands with library workers, readers, and communities working to keep books available. Our work helps ensure everyone can seek information and make their own reading choices. Your gift makes that work possible.
Helps us protect the freedom to read at ala.org/protect.
#BannedBooksWeek
Helps us protect the freedom to read at ala.org/protect.
#BannedBooksWeek
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LET BOOKS BE ACCESSIBLE! Attempts to limit access for the intended audience are acts of censorship.
Let's take a look at the harmful myths and misinformation censors use to justify their actions. And find ways to push back!
#BannedBooksWeek #LetBooksBe
Let's take a look at the harmful myths and misinformation censors use to justify their actions. And find ways to push back!
#BannedBooksWeek #LetBooksBe
October 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
LET BOOKS BE ACCESSIBLE! Attempts to limit access for the intended audience are acts of censorship.
Let's take a look at the harmful myths and misinformation censors use to justify their actions. And find ways to push back!
#BannedBooksWeek #LetBooksBe
Let's take a look at the harmful myths and misinformation censors use to justify their actions. And find ways to push back!
#BannedBooksWeek #LetBooksBe
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While some are busy trying to remove books from schools and public libraries, QPL is focused on adding more books to our shelves.
This #BannedBooksWeek, help us expand access to the diverse stories and ideas that make our community stronger. #FreedomToRead
www.queenslibrary.org/support/dona...
This #BannedBooksWeek, help us expand access to the diverse stories and ideas that make our community stronger. #FreedomToRead
www.queenslibrary.org/support/dona...
October 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
While some are busy trying to remove books from schools and public libraries, QPL is focused on adding more books to our shelves.
This #BannedBooksWeek, help us expand access to the diverse stories and ideas that make our community stronger. #FreedomToRead
www.queenslibrary.org/support/dona...
This #BannedBooksWeek, help us expand access to the diverse stories and ideas that make our community stronger. #FreedomToRead
www.queenslibrary.org/support/dona...