Unite Against Book Bans: ALA's Policy Corp Changing the Narrative

Through this national campaign, Unite Against Book Bans, ALA's Policy Corps is actively spreading a unified message supporting librarians in their efforts to oppose book bans. Find out what that impactful messaging entails and hear actionable intelligence to assist you in your community before and after the censor is at the door. Sonya Durney, Maine Library Association President is working with the ALA Policy Corps committee that aims to change the narrative around book banning as part of the UABB campaign. Learning outcomes: Learn practical lessons with tools from the field addressing book censorship and challenges. Understand findings and insights from this national campaign in opposition to censorship; actionable intelligence for librarians in the field.Explore the impact on DEI work; many of the targeted themes in book banning are central to equity, diversity, and inclusion with LGBTQIA+ and antiracism theme.