An unprecedented wave of censorship attempts is threatening libraries across the country and endangering the voices and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Right now, at school and public libraries from Florida to Alaska, many young people are showing up to find that the books that affirm their existence and help them find their place in the world are simply missing.
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This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to support libraries and the right to read for the next generation.听
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In the first 10 months of this year, the number of attempts to ban books has already surpassed the unprecedented levels we saw in 2021. Between January 1 and October 31, the 91传媒 Office for Intellectual Freedom documented a staggering 781 attempts to ban or restrict library resources with 1,835 unique titles targeted 鈥� the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began tracking incidents more than 20 years ago.
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As a result of this coordinated national book-banning campaign, library professionals across the country are experiencing harassment, loss of employment, and in some places, the prospect of facing criminal charges just for doing their jobs听鈥� providing materials that serve the information needs of everyone in their communities.
They are fighting back, but they can't do it alone.
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The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom provides confidential professional and personal support to library professionals and community members facing censorship challenges. Advising on 375 cases so far this year, the demand for their services has never been higher.
ALA is one of the nation鈥檚 leading advocates for听intellectual freedom and actively educates decision-makers about the rights of听library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. But we can鈥檛 do that without your help.
Now, more than ever, your support matters.
Your gift will go to work right away. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
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You can make a difference by actively sharing why you're supporting ALA's Giving Tuesday campaign and encouraging others to donate.
Help spread the word:
1. Announce your participation in #GiveALA on your social media channels.
2. Tag your colleagues and friends and encourage them to donate. Donors are three times more likely to donate when asked by a friend or colleague.
3. Consider starting a to support ALA and defend the freedom to read.
4. Help generate excitement by sharing posts from the ALA's , , and social media channels.
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Standing against censorship can't wait. Learn more and join the fight by donating to @ALAlibrary on #GivingTuesday. #GiveALA bit.ly/Give2ALA
Support libraries, librarians, and the right to read on #GivingTuesday with a donation to the 91传媒. bit.ly/Give2ALA #GiveALA
The freedom to read is under attack at libraries across the country. Help fight censorship with a donation to @ALALibrary on #GivingTuesday. #GiveALA bit.ly/Give2ALA
Libraries across the country are experiencing an unprecedented spike in censorship attempts. Help them fight back with a donation to @ALAlibrary this #GivingTuesday. bit.ly/Give2ALA
It鈥檚 simple: Parents have the right to choose what their children read. They do not have the right to choose what other parents鈥� children can read. If you agree, support @ALALibrary this #GivingTuesday.听bit.ly/Give2ALA #GiveALA
Students need challenging books, not book challenges. Support @ALALibrary on #GivingTuesday and protect the freedom to read.听bit.ly/Give2ALA #GiveALA
The voices and stories of people who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA, immigrants, and refugees are under siege. Support @ALALibrary and @OIF in combating censorship.听bit.ly/Give2ALA #GiveALA听 #IntellectualFreedom
The freedom to read is a human right. Don鈥檛 let the forces of intolerance and bigotry take it away. Join @ALALibrary in fighting to keep books on library shelves.听bit.ly/Give2ALA #GiveALA
.@ALAlibrary provides much-needed support to librarians as they stand up to the current unprecedented attack on our freedom to read. #GiveALA this #GivingTuesday.
A publicly supported library provides free, equitable, and confidential access to information for all people of its community. Support @ALALibrary.听bit.ly/Give2ALA #GiveALA #GivingTuesday
Support the 91传媒 in its fight for your freedom to read. Give today.听bit.ly/Give2ALA #GiveALA #GivingTuesday