Hi John,

We've been monitoring a disturbing trend in our state: the alarming rise of book bans in our local neighborhood schools. In honor of Banned Books Week, we want to share some eye-opening information with you so you're prepared to take action.

Between July 2021 and December 2023, more than 1,500 books were banned in public schools across Texas, with 141 more banned in the 2023-2024 fall semester alone. The reasons folks give for wanting to ban books show the extreme nature of their efforts and the urgent need to combat such censorship.

Book bans aren't about protecting kids — they're about control. They're part of a broader cultural and political effort from far-right extremists to limit what students can learn and shrink their opportunity to think critically about the world around them. When right-wingers try to ban books that explore important topics like systemic racism, sexual orientation and gender identity, and historical injustices under the guise of "protecting children," we know the truth: they are the only uncomfortable ones.

The 2025 Legislative Session will be here before we know it, and we anticipate even more attacks on the freedom to read. During Banned Books Week and year-round, we hope you'll join us as we call for our state's leadership to let our children read, explore and express diverse ideas, and access a truthful education.

In freedom,

The TFN Team

TFN is a statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.

Texas Freedom Network
P.O. Box 1624
Austin, TX 78767
United States 
Phone: (512) 322-0545

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