Resource: Unite Against Book Bans Toolkit

The American Library Association has developed an Action Toolkit for libraries, librarians, and supporters to use in fighting backing against the current

This toolkit provides a variety of guidance points including the following:

  • Talking Points
  • Contact Decision Makers
  • Contact Media
  • Grassroots Organizing
  • Social Media Tools
  • Branded Materials

As you fight book banning, it’s important to advocate from this viewpoint:

“Parents have the right to guide their children’s reading, but parents should not be making decisions for other parents’ children. Specifically, a small group of parents should not dictate what books other people’s children are allowed to read.”

https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/toolkit/

Yes, parents and community activists can determine what their children should be allowed to read, but the line stops there.

Below is a link to the ALA toolkit:

Unite Against Book Bans Toolkit

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