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100 Campaigns Against Book Bans!

July 05, 2024

We're proud to announce that over 100 communities have launched campaigns against book bans on fightforthefirst.org.  

EveryLibrary in the News 2024 - January to June

June 30, 2024

The first half of 2024 has been a period of intense activity for EveryLibrary. Numerous news outlets have covered our initiatives, anti-censorship campaigns, and our involvement in broader issues facing libraries today. From legislative trackers and advocacy efforts to fighting book bans and promoting library funding, our work has been featured across a wide range of media.

A Win in Huntington Beach!

June 27, 2024

We're proud that we provided pro bono support to the Huntington Beach Library and gave them the tools and resources they needed to win!

It's People Like You

June 12, 2024

In Louisiana, an amazing group of library activists across several Parishes worked tirelessly to lobby the legislature to defeat six anti-library bills this session.

I Was On a Podcast Earlier This Month

June 06, 2024

Earlier this month, I was on a podcast discussing library legislative fights around the country. The host asked me, “What keeps you up at night?”

EveryLibrary Live with Drinks in the Library: Engaging Author Discussions Throughout June

June 01, 2024

Join EveryLibrary and our spectacular co-host, Gigi Howard, from the new hit podcast Drinks in the Library, for a series of engaging live author chats in June. These events will be broadcast live on EveryLibrary’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

Statement in Support of Dismissed St. Tammany Library Trustees in Lawsuit Against the Parish

May 21, 2024

We believe they are right to seek an injunction and restraining order to prevent the unjust removal from their legally appointed positions on the St. Tammany Library Board. We urge the U.S. District Court judge for Eastern Louisiana to issue a ruling before June 1, when the new, otherwise illegally appointed members would be seated.  

The Long Wait to Restore the First Amendment in Llano County Libraries

May 18, 2024

In April 2022, a group of seven patrons from the Llano County Library System in Texas filed a lawsuit against the county commissioners, the library system director, and advisory board members, alleging First Amendment violations.

The Book Stays at North Hunterdon High

May 16, 2024

In a significant victory for free speech and academic freedom, the North Hunterdon-Voorhees School District in New Jersey voted to retain the book "Let's Talk About It" in their high school library. 

Texas Voters Move a Step in the Right Direction During the May 4th Election

May 13, 2024

The results from local elections held statewide in Texas on Saturday, May 4 show losses by extremist candidates advocating for the banning of books.

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