Authors Against Book Bans-JOIN THE FIGHT!
This is an incredible organization that formed recently to combat the barrage of bullshit, empty, hollow, and down right dangerous book bans that have been happening and exploding across the US. Those who are challenging and removing kids books from shelves (w/o reading them) are not worried about children being too young to learn about race, gender, sexuality, or political protest. They don’t want their kids and others in their state to develop critical thinking, empathy, and/or understanding. And even more sinister, this is a way to target, disrupt, shut down, and defund public libraries and public schools. Why? To privatize them and make sure there is LESS access to information. But don’t take my word for it, read about it. The situation is URGENT!!!!
Articles/videos about what is happening:
Fast Company: A revolution happening in kids publishing Huff post: Author Laurin Mayeno talking about OUR BOOK being banned Code Switch Podcast: Truth and lies behind book banning Blavity: Zetta Elliott speaking abt one of her books being banned Book Riot : A new era of banned books week Lee & Low: Record surge in book bans Video : Pen America testimony Video : Trailer for the film The Librarians Video: The Daily Show interviews Jerry Craft
After digesting that information that is where “Authors Against Book Bans” comes in because they mobilize parents, teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators, and activists to fight back. This is coalition of folks across the US. But, unlike the very well funded right wing organizations they have been doing this work with little to no funding. But they got a fiscal sponsor now and can take donations. If you can, please consider making a donation to their efforts.
Dig this? Check out this post about one of my books being banned OR my “Read Banned Books” print.
