More Than the Right to Read
This post was written by NCTE historian Jonna Perrillo. This is an excerpt from a piece that appeared in Education …
Books Banned = Stories Silenced
This is a reprise of a blog written earlier this year. The message remains the same. We’re toward the …
Guidelines for Addressing Censorship in 2018 and Beyond
This blog was written by Antero Garcia, chair of the working committee that produced the new “Guidelines for Dealing with …
A Celebration of Reading Is Needed Now More Than Ever!
Censorship succeeds when no one talks about it; let’s make some noise. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom As we …
Planning for Banned Books Week 2018
Banned Books Week gives everyone a chance to celebrate their story. The courageous students, teachers, librarians, and authors who stand …
Our Fight for Free Speech Continues
This post was guest-authored by Chris Finan, Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Censorship. Visit NCAC’s Resource Guide “The …
Leading the Conversation against Book Ratings and “Red Flags”: A Call to Action for English Teachers
This post was written by NCTE member Gretchen Oltman. As a new school year gets underway, now is a great time …
June #NCTEchat: Reading Challenging Texts
“When students learn about and from challenging texts, they learn to read the word and the world.” —James S. Chisholm …
End of the Year Wrap-Up with NCTE
It’s hard to believe that 2017 is almost over! The end of the year often involves year-end lists – and …
Banned Books Week 2017: Resources from NCTE
“Censorship is like the monster under the bed. You never know what will trigger it, and you’ve got to be …