Book bans and challenges remain at record high levels, American Library Association says
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The American Library Association tracks attempts to ban or censor books in libraries and schools across the U.S. We compile reports of these censorship attempts – or “challenges” – from library workers in the field as well as media coverage to identify trends in censorship as well as the books that are challenged most frequently. Here are the Top 10 Most Challenged Books from 2024. You can learn more about them at ala.org/top10. You can also support our work fighting censorship by donating at il
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The American Library Association tracks attempts to ban or censor books in libraries and schools across the U.S. We compile reports of these censorship attempts – or “challenges” – from library workers in the field as well as media coverage to identify trends in censorship as well as the books that are challenged most frequently. Here are the Top 10 Most Challenged Books from 2024. You can learn more about them at ala.org/top10. You can also support our work fighting censorship by donating at il
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Did you know? A combined American Library Association and Arizona Library Association membership for library school students is only $42. Great value! AzLA has a wide range of membership options. Check them out at https://www.azla.org/join/. | Arizona Library Association
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Did you know? A combined American Library Association and Arizona Library Association membership for library school students is only $42. Great value! AzLA has a wide range of membership options. Check them out at https://www.azla.org/join/. | Arizona Library Association
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Do you believe in the American Library Association? Counselors are the bridge between organizations, representing AzLA at official events and helping keep our chapter up to date on all the news, programs, and developments from ALA! | Arizona Library Association
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Do you believe in the American Library Association? Counselors are the bridge between organizations, representing AzLA at official events and helping keep our chapter up to date on all the news, programs, and developments from ALA! | Arizona Library Association
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Loida Garcia-Febo, ALA President, is embarking on a cross-country Libraries = Strong Communities tour to call attention to the significant role libraries of all types play in their communities. First stop: Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado on October 6, 2018! Follow #LibrariesStrong for updates and use it to showcase all the ways your library makes the community stronger. | American Library Association
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Happy National Library Week from Honorary Chair Kelly Yang. Visit your library this week! https://bit.ly/ALA-NLW #NationalLibraryWeek | American Library Association
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Staff at Lawrence Public Library are excited about attending ALA Annual Conference together this summer. With our Group Registration Discount, it's easier than ever to bring the entire team. Buy 5, get 1 free! Learn more at: https://2023.alaannual.org/registration/rates-and-registration#GroupRegistration | American Library Association
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Libraries Transform, ALA's new public awareness campaign, launches in Washington, D.C. on October 29! | American Library Association
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We were at the American Library Association Conference this summer talking with librarians about the importance of everyone having access to books that represent all kinds of different backgrounds and experiences. Thank you to every librarian working to defend our right to read. | ACLU
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ALA will award nearly $2 million in grants to help small and rural libraries address issues of concern in their communities. Learn how your library can apply at ala.org/LTC. | American Library Association
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ALA President Sam Helmick on #PLA2026: “This conference is a powerful opportunity to show up for Minnesota library workers, celebrate resilience in our profession, and learn, network, and grow together.” Join us April 1–3 in Minneapolis. Advance registration rates end today! Learn more and register at placonference.org. | American Library Association
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At the Opening General Session at ALA Annual Conference, Dolly Parton thanks ALA and librarians for honorary membership in the association. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted more than 200 million books to children and families! ❤️ | American Library Association
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What do we mean when we say that a book has been "banned?" ALA uses specific terms to describe acts of censorship in libraries and schools. From challenges to restrictions to bans, we break down what it all means. Our Office for Intellectual Freedom is fighting censorship everyday - you can join us by signing up at UniteAgainstBookBans.org, or by supporting our work with a donation at ilovelibraries.org/1984. | American Library Association
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American Library Association director Deborah Stone-Caldwell shares ways that librarians can “keep control” of their libraries specifically for our See you at the Library Event happening August 5 across the country! So far we have people in 20 states that will be bringing a wholesome story hour to their communities - but we want more! Learn how easy it is to host and all the details here 🎉 https://bravebooks.us/pages/bb-story-hour#library #ala #alaac23 #storyhour #storytime #kidsbooks #children
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"...when the language of censorship is pressed into someone and they are told, not only you can not have this, it is wrong for you to have this, shame grows. And through that, stories are cut off before they even begin." --Hanif Abdurraqib at the 2024 Rally for the Right to Read at ALA's Annual Conference Take action to defend the freedom to read: ✅ Pledge to vote ✅ Get registered ✅ Get your community ready https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/vote/ | American Library Association
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"I want to thank all librarians, because you guys are the pillars of our democracy." — The always fabulous George Takei at ALA (yes, it rhymes) Check out his latest, "It Rhymes With Takei." #ALAAC25 #itrhymeswithtakei | American Library Association
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Today is the first annual Take Action for Libraries Day. ALA President Julie Todaro urges everyone to get involved in the fight to save federal library funding. bit.ly/fight-for-libraries | American Library Association
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🚨 Let's spread the word! The American Library Association just launched a new supporter program to champion libraries and the people who keep them running. From fighting for funding to protecting the right to read, the #ALA is on the front lines for libraries everywhere. Ready to make a difference? https://ilovelibraries.org/ ❤️ Ways to support your local branch: 📚 Check out books & digital resources – Library funding is often tied to usage, so every checkout helps. 🏛 Attend events & programs
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ALA’s Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (@libcomix ) recently announced the winners of its first Outstanding Comics Awards. If you love comics, or want to check them out for the first time, these are great ones to pick up at your library or local comic shop! You can check out the full list of titles at ala.org/gncrt/awards, or at the link in our bio. #comiccommunity #GNCRT #comics #comicawards | American Library Association
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Join us Monday, January 26, for the announcement of the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards, honoring the most outstanding books and media for children and teen. Watch at ala.unikron.com (link in bio) or on the ALA Facebook page. #ALAyma #ALA150 #ForOurLibraries
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The American Library Association announced the top books, digital media, and video and audio books for children and young adults at the Youth Media Awards Announcements. Thank you to everyone who joined in person and online!
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