Authors! Book bans are surging across the country. This surge is not random. It has in part been driven by organized online forums and even some political campaigns. If your book has been challenged, here’s a thread on what you can do. #bannedbooks #freadom #booktwitter
Consult these two guides from @ncacensorship on defending LGBTQ stories (bit.ly/3deophs) and responding to book challenges as an educator (bit.ly/3Emn0B7).
Speak out! Your voice matters. Check out this powerful essay by Carmen Maria Machado who signed PEN America’s letter to the Leander school district w/ other authors whose works were targeted for removal, demanding the Texas district reinstate their books. nyti.ms/3hhGWfT
Author @ashleyhopeperez’s book OUT OF DARKNESS has been challenged many times but most recently Perez penned an op-ed recently on her concerns about how this trend of book bans will impact young readers who rely on school libraries. #txlege texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…
Report bans to the National Coalition Against Censorship at ncac@ncac.org or ncac.org/report-censors….
Read Book Riot's “How to Fight Book Bans and Challenges: An Anti-Censorship Toolkit” for advice on taking action and protecting your rights. bit.ly/3DiV3ZL
If you are subjected to online hate and harassment from those who oppose your book, remember: abuse is not your fault and you are not alone. Consult our field manual on how to prepare, respond, and find support when facing #onlineabuse: onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org
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