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CELEBRATE AND PROTECT THE FREEDOM TO READ EVERY DAY WITH NEW TOOLS FROM NCAC
Since it was founded in 1982, Banned Books Week has highlighted the value of free and open access to information by drawing attention to the attempts to remove books and other materials from libraries, schools, and bookstores. As Banned Books Week comes to an end, the NCAC offers various resources to celebrate the freedom to read and to fight censorship year-round.
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) is a proud member of the Banned Books Week Coalition.
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BUY A JOURNAL. FIGHT CENSORSHIP!
Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the American Library Association’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman, announce the publication of “Read These Banned Books: A Journal and 52-Week Reading Challenge.” Sourcebooks will donate 25% of the profits from sales of the journal to The National Coalition Against Censorship and Unite Against Book Bans. Read More
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TAKE ACTION
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) has joined the American Library Association (ALA) to Unite Against Book Bans, a national grassroots campaign to engage the public in the fight against censorship. Register today and join thousands of others to end book banning. Learn More
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CENSORSHIP IN THE NEWS
There's No Time to Despair over Book Bans—Just to Fight Them
Publishers Weekly, Sept. 9, 2022
For those of us who cherish the freedom to read, the current wave of attacks on books in schools and libraries is disheartening. For the teachers and librarians on the front lines, it is far worse. They are being attacked for choosing books that reflect the needs of their students and patrons.
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Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
Associated Press, Sept. 16, 2022
The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year’s totals, which were the highest in decades. Read More
NCAC Announces Virtual Resources for Banned Books Week
Government Technology, Sept. 6, 2022
National Coalition Against Censorship is offering online multimedia resources and lesson plans for middle and high school teachers to talk with students about free expression. Read More
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