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:
