Toolkits
Toolkits
https://www.ala.org/rt/gncrt/preparing-and-addressing-challenges-comics-library-committee
First responder to protect freedom of expression. Provides direct intervention for people and groups facing censorship in their communities.
https://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/selectionpolicytoolkit
Selection and Policy Toolkit. Links to basic components, library mission, selection policy, reconsideration procedures as well as support and challenge resources. Navigate to additional resources from the left menu.
https://www.freadom.us/how-to-instructions
"We are committed to highlighting the positive work of librarians, to speak up in support of authors and students, and to provide professional resources for librarians, teachers or authors facing book challenges."
"The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community."
ALA Roundtable for Intellectual Freedom (Some resources require ALA membership)
https://ncac.org/resource/educator-handbook
18 page handbook for educators. First responder to protect freedom of expression. Provides direct intervention for people and groups facing censorship in their communities.
https://ncac.org/resource/book-challenge-resource-center
National Coalition Against Censorship -" We promote freedom of thought and inquiry and oppose censorship. When controversy occurs, we encourage and facilitate dialogue between divergent voices and perspectives, including those that have historically been silenced."
https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/
"Whether you’re experiencing or witnessing online abuse, this Field Manual offers concrete strategies for how to defend yourself and others."
https://pflag.org/take-action-against-anti-lgbtq-censorship/
Take action against LGBTQ+ censorship
https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/toolkit/
Initiative of ALA. Includes links: Talking Points, Grassroots organizing, Media, etc.