#right to read

[dduane]

Federal Judge Orders Permanent Injunction Against Texas Book Ratings Law

Judge Alan D. Albright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas ordered a permanent injunction against mandatory book ra

Good.

[brandyschillace]

Librarians Unite for Representation

Public Library Association slogan this year ‘Free People Read Freely.’ Together we unite against book bans and promote representation.

The Framed Women of Ardemore House

"A delight." –THE WALL STREET JOURNAL"A must read for any mystery lover." – DEANNA RAYBOURN, New York Times bestselling author of KILLERS OF

[bookravager]

So I'm a librarian, and I spend a lot of time on this website to learn about new books and see listicles of cute bookish goods that I definitely won't buy. But this website also has a section for censorship news, library legislation, and activism, and I highly suggest whoever sees this post check it out.

This article is 60+ things to do to defend the right to read. It is informative and the tasks are manageable. I'm not sure who coined this term, but when you're feeling helpless, help more.

60+ Small Tasks to Defend the Right to Read: Book Censorship News, January 9, 2026

No one is coming to save us, so we must do it ourselves. Here are 60+ small tasks to help defend the right to read in 2026 and beyond.

[intothestacks]

Librarians could face criminal charges over "obscene" books in some states

Georgia and West Virginia are just two recent examples.

A handful of states are eyeing laws that would allow criminal charges against school librarians for distributing books that contain "obscene matter."

Why it matters: GOP state lawmakers have in recent years increased their efforts to ban material they deem inappropriate from schools and libraries.

That material includes books on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, said the bill "is designed to create confusion for educators about what kinds of materials can be taught or displayed."

The American Library Association said this type of legislation would allow for "advocacy groups and parents to sue or prosecute library workers" for providing books and other materials that present "accurate medical information about sex or puberty, describe sexual behavior, or reflect the experiences of LGBTQ+ persons."

The ALA noted that such legal action would be "based on the false claim that any material that includes information about sex, sexuality, gender identity, or sexual orientation is legally obscene and inappropriate for minors."

[happycrankycow]

In honor of National Library Week and also Right to Read day, I embroidered this quote from Frederick Douglass.

We need to stand together and unite against book bans that are happening across the U.S. Contact your local representatives, donate, show support to your local libraries, etc.

Please visit https://uniteagainstbookbans.org to learn more how you can help take action.

Unite Against Book Bans

We should trust individuals to make their own decisions. Raise your voice for everyone's freedom to read. #UniteAgainstBookBans

[torpublishinggroup]

As we mark the second annual Right To Read Day, Macmillan Publishers remains steadfast in our commitment to combat book banning. We are proud to celebrate authors like Mike Curato (Flamer) and George M. Johnson (All Boys Aren't Blue), whose work will inspire readers for generations. While we are disheartened to see their books, once again, on the American Library Association's Top 10 Most Challenged Books, our resolve to support the right to read will not waver." — Jon Yaged (CEO, Macmillan Publishers)

Learn more about how you can take action against book banning and access resources from the ALA here: bit.ly/RightToReadDay

[californiastatelibrary]

#RightToReadDay is a National Day of Action in support of the right to read during #NationalLibraryWEek. The State of America's Libraries Report is released, including Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023.