Join Little Shop of Stories in partnership with the American Library Association and American Booksellers Association October 1-7 in celebrating the freedom to read. On Sunday, October 1 we will be hosting the MoveOn Banned Bookmobile tour from 1:00pm to 3:00pm outside our Little Shop!
Throughout the week, Little Shop will have a large selection of historically and currently banned/challenged books available for purchase.
Are you curious about this whole "book banning" thing? Have you experienced it firsthand and are looking to engage with the issue? Whether this is your first time hearing of it or you're a seasoned pro at dealing with book bans, we've put together some helpful resources with the assistance of our friends at Penguin Random House.
“I Want To Learn More About the Issue”
Get an overview:
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Set up a Google Alert for articles on Book Bans, Challenges, and Censorship
Find out what’s happening in your community:
“I Want To Get Involved From Home and Support Organizations”
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Write letters (Tip: Skip right to page 15!)
“I Want To Stay Informed About Current Legislation and Become An Advocate”
- Learn about recent developments and opportunities at The America Bookseller Association (ABA) advocacy hub
“I Want To Report Book Challenges and Bans”
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Find out if your library is experiencing censorship
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Report censorship to one or more of these organizations:
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Report to the Office of Intellectual Freedom
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Report to PEN America
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Report to National Coalition Against Censorship
“I Want To Attend School Board Meetings and Be a Voice for Free Expression in My Community”
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Find out when your next local school board election is taking place
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Learn about the candidates and vote
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Attend a school board meeting and be prepared to talk about banned books
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Talking points – How To Talk About Banned Books