Educational Resources
Knowledge is power in the fight against censorship. Explore our collection of educational materials designed to help you understand book banning, take meaningful action, and educate others about the importance of intellectual freedom.
Learn
Build your understanding of book banning and its effects.
Understanding Book Bans
Learn what book banning means, how it happens, and why certain books are targeted for removal from schools and libraries.
First Amendment & Book Banning
Understand your constitutional rights and how the First Amendment protects access to books in schools and libraries.
History of Censorship
Explore the long history of book censorship in America, from colonial times to modern-day challenges.
Impact on Communities
Understand how book bans affect students, educators, and communities, particularly marginalized groups.
Banned Books Week
Learn about the annual celebration of the freedom to read, its history, and how you can participate.
Why Books Are Banned
Explore the common reasons given for banning books, who initiates challenges, and perspectives from both sides of the debate.
Take Action
Make your voice heard and support the fight against censorship.
Challenge a Book Ban
A practical step-by-step guide to challenging book bans at school board meetings, with talking points and resources.
Contact Your Representatives
Find your local and state representatives and learn how to effectively communicate your concerns about book censorship.
Support Organizations
Discover organizations fighting against book bans and learn how you can support their work through donations or volunteering.
Attend School Board Meetings
Learn how to find and participate in school board meetings where book challenge decisions are often made.
For Educators
Tools and materials for teaching about intellectual freedom.
Educator Toolkit
Downloadable PDF toolkit with discussion questions, lesson plan ideas, and professional development resources for teachers and librarians.
Lesson Plans
Ready-to-use lesson plans for teaching about intellectual freedom, censorship, and the importance of diverse literature.
Discussion Guides
Facilitate meaningful classroom discussions about banned books with these structured conversation guides.
Classroom Activities
Engage students with interactive activities that explore themes of censorship, freedom of expression, and critical thinking.
For Families
Resources for parents and caregivers to discuss books with children.