Safranim, if you are not already aware of Unite Against Book Bans, I wanted to make sure you know about it. Please see this email below about actions you can take for Banned Books Week.
Best, Heidi Rabinowitz ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Unite Against Book Bans <uniteagainstbookb...@ala.org> Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 10:52 AM Subject: NEW 2023 Censorship Data: Numbers Continue to Rise To: Heidi Rabinowitz <bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com> No images? Click here <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-e-ajiijiy-tipscp-e/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGpHDRnnY$ > [image: The Unite Against Book Bans logo.] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-r/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGvlGORC8$ > *Censorship attempts are continuing to rise.* [image: Text reads: January 1 - August 31, 2023. 3,923 total titles targeted for censorship. - New reporting data from the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom. In the bottom right corner is the Unite Against Book Bans logo.] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-y/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGIbX7T40$ > Hello Unite Against Book Bans supporter, The American Library Association released preliminary data on 2023 book challenges <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-j/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyG4ZPCABg$ > this week. *Read on for actions you can take* to sound the alarm about the escalating seriousness of these attacks on Americans' First Amendment rights. The newly released data show a *record-breaking surge of challenges* in public libraries and a *20% increase* in the number of unique titles challenged. Predictably, most of the challenges were to books written by or about a person of color or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Unite Against Book Bans advocate, you can help fight back by taking these actions today: *1._Share the news* that Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-t/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGr-E0slM$ > (Associated Press, 9/20/23) on social media using the #UniteAgainstBookBans hashtag: - X <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-i/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGbUbQDI8$ > - Facebook <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-d/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGs9h5D2U$ > - Instagram <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-h/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyG7o_MoBQ$ > - Downloadable graphics <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-b/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGAJWhMqY$ > 2. Let your friends, family, neighbors, and community know you are a proud Unite Against Book Bans supporter and *ask them to join the campaign <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-n/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGHEPkgqg$ > today*. This directly supports our efforts to mobilize book banning opponents as challenges occur, drive local organizing efforts that preempt challenges, and urge opposition to adverse legislation at the local, state, and federal level. *Stay tuned* *for additional ways to take action during Banned Books Week <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-p/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGEiVa0YY$ > (October 1-7). *The Banned Books Week coalition is thrilled to announce LeVar Burton as the 2023 Author Honorary Chair <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-x/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyG04gJWb4$ > and Da'Taeveyon Daniels as the 2023 Youth Honorary Chair. Join us for the premiere of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's speech from the Rally for the Right to Read <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-m/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGeh6gvlk$ > on October 5 and *take action* to help defend books from censorship on October 7, Let Freedom Read Day <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-c/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGRWrdmMk$ >. [image: A promotional grpahic for Rally for the Right to Read: A Banned Books Week Event. Featuring: Tracie D. Hall (Executive Director of the American Library Association) and Chris Jackson (EVP, Publisher, & Editor-in-Chief of One World). Premiering Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's ALA Annual Conference Address. Join us! Thursday, October 5, 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT.] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-q/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGhdQLn8A$ > We look forward to celebrating and advocating with you. With thanks, The Unite Against Book Bans team [image: Facebook] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-a/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGoSVMQHk$ >[image: Twitter] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-f/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGA6s56eQ$ >[image: Instagram] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-z/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGJKwuk-E$ > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uniteagainstbookbans.cmail20.com/t/i-l-ajiijiy-tipscp-v/__;!!KGKeukY!wdOR5_QuHaQjb7H8rRCA9GudvE1ihLWxJlKJ9VpihQ_bj6m5rQWgGbaWR_qmpl-ipYWWRV7OyjZkoNZL3h6M3P9_Uk7UpJrM6dyGDpnCfk4$ > Unite Against Book Bans is an initiative of the American Library Association, in partnership with organizations and individuals across the country who believe in protecting the right to read. 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