ORGANIZATIONS
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National coalition against censorship
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) strongly supports artists and writers who are facing censorship challenges by providing comprehensive education, legal assistance, and community outreach programs. NCAC passionately advocates for the fundamental right to express complex and often difficult ideas, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to share their unique stories openly. By joining the collective effort against censorship, you help ensure that every voice, no matter how controversial, is heard and valued in our society.
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banned and challenged books
The Banned Books Week website, organized by the American Library Association (ALA), serves as a national hub for promoting the freedom to read and addressing the barriers to intellectual freedom that arise in schools and libraries. Each year, Banned Books Week shines a spotlight on books that have been challenged or removed from shelves in the United States, drawing attention to the harmful impact of censorship on students, educators, and communities. By highlighting voices and stories that are too often silenced, Banned Books Week encourages readers to engage with perspectives that broaden understanding and foster empathy.
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Unite against book bans
Unite Against Book Bans is a nationwide initiative committed to protecting the freedom to read and actively opposing book censorship in all its forms. The campaign mobilizes individuals, families, educators, and communities to take meaningful action against book bans in schools and libraries, recognizing that access to diverse stories is essential for learning, empathy, and democracy. By offering practical resources, advocacy tools, and ongoing support. Through public awareness campaigns/events open dialogue and highlights the voices most impacted by censorship. Ultimately, Unite Against Book Bans ensures that all readers have the opportunity to explore a wide range of ideas and perspectives.
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SEAT
Students Engaging in Advancing Texas is a dynamic initiative aimed at empowering young learners to actively participate in shaping the future of Texas. This program fosters critical thinking, civic engagement, and leadership skills by involving students in discussions, projects, and activities focused on the social, economic, and political advancement of their communities and the state at large. By encouraging informed dialogue and hands-on involvement, the initiative cultivates a generation of thoughtful, proactive citizens dedicated to creating positive change in Texas.
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We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming the publishing industry so that it reflects and honors the lives of all young people. The initiative advocates for essential changes in children’s and young adult literature by promoting books that feature diverse characters, voices, and experiences. Through programs, grants, mentorship, and educational resources, WNDB empowers readers, authors, and educators to champion inclusion. By expanding access to diverse stories, the organization ensures that every child can see themselves—and learn about others—through the power of literature.
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The Freedom to Read Project
The Freedom to Read Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting students’ and communities’ rights to access books in schools and libraries. Founded by parents, educators, and advocates, the project works to resist censorship by providing legal support, policy guidance, and grassroots organizing tools. Through partnerships, community outreach, and direct advocacy, the Freedom to Read Project empowers individuals to push back against book bans and ensures that young people can encounter diverse stories and perspectives. The organization strengthens the fight for inclusive, equitable education across the United States.