Freedom to Read Georgia

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Resource Toolkit for Librarians, Educators, and their Allies

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For Resources on Materials Selection and Reconsideration, visit this linked page

Banned Books Resources Hub | Penguin Random HouseAt Penguin Random House, we believe in the right to freedom of expression and protecting writers against censorship. Reading is indispensable

Voters Oppose Book Bans in LibrariesPolling Shows Voters Oppose Efforts to Remove Books from Libraries and Have Confidence in Libraries to Make Good Decisions About Their Collections Read the key findings from a survey conducted by Hart Research Associates and North Star Opinion Research on behalf of the American Library Association among 1,000 voters and 472 parents of children in public school. The survey was conducted March 1 to 6, 2022, and the sample is demographically and geographically representative of U.S. voters and parents.Read the key findings from a survey conducted on behalf of the American Library Association among 1,000 voters and 472 parents of children in public school. Polling shows that a majority of voters oppose efforts to ban books in libraries and have confidence in libraries to make good decisions about their collections. The survey was conducted March 1 to 6, 2022, by Hart Research Associates and North Star Opinion Research. The sample is demographically and geographically representative of U.S. voters and parents.

Resources on the Importance of Intellectual Freedom, Choices and Variety in Reading

Banned Books Week

The Freedom to Read Statement (American Library Association and American Publishers Association, endorsed by multiple other organizations)

National Council of Teachers of English Statement on Independent Reading

NCTE Intellectual Freedom Center (National Council of Teachers of English)

Resources for Teachers, Parents, and School Officials (National Coalition Against Censorship)

Resolution in Support of the Freedom to Read GLA GLMA June 2021

Lesson Ideas and Resources for Teaching

PBS History of Book Banning/Burning (High School)

Writing and Revision Toolkit for Creative and Academic Writing Projects - provided by Jo Hackl

Banned Books Week Coalition Resources

Read Write Think classroom activities and lesson plans (NCTE)

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Banned Comics

School Library Journal: Banned Books Bitmoji Library

Resources from the American Library Association for Banned Books Week

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