Latest added information is at the top of the list
We Are Stronger Than Censorship believes in the power of stories to inspire, educate, and connect us all. Their mission is to combat the rising tide of book banning and censorship by empowering readers, supporting independent publishers, and ensuring that diverse voices are heard.
https://www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org/news
We Need Diverse Books creates lifelong readers and a more compassionate world through the power of diverse books. They support marginalized creators, publish inclusive stories, and provide readers with books that reflect our world: We Need Diverse Books
Join the campaign to fight against Censorship: https://www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org
Read about the launching of Freedom to Read SC here: https://www.aclusc.org/en/press-releases/advocates-launch-freedom-read-sc-coalition-fight-book-bans-across-south-carolina
Read more about the coalition here: https://my.lwv.org/south-carolina-state/freedom-read-sc-coalition
Follow Freedom to Read SC on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/free2readSC?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=ZBQwQpBPdqOUnU30&share_url=https://www.facebook.com/share/1MFkpEAypC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.instagram.com/freedomtoreadsc/?igsh=YjVldGJmMndxb2lv
Read Regulation 43-170 (the regulation that allows for statewide book bans in SC public schools) here: https://ed.sc.gov/state-board/state-board-of-education/uniform-procedure-for-selection-or-reconsideration-of-instructional-materials/library-files/sbe-regulation-43-170
Read the memo sent to all SC public schools regarding Regulation 43-170 here: https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/school-district-memoranda-archive/regulation-43-170-final-orders-from-the-state-board-of-education1/regulation-43-170-final-orders-from-the-state-board-of-education-memo
More information about R43-170: https://ed.sc.gov/state-board/state-board-of-education/uniform-procedure-for-selection-or-reconsideration-of-instructional-materials
Learn about and support SCASL (South Carolina Association of School Librarians) here (*a reminder that anyone can get an Associate Membership for only $15/year – a great way to support our school librarians): https://www.scasl.net
Learn about and support SCLA (South Carolina Library Association) here: https://www.scla.org
Learn more about your county library system here: https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/state-agencies/sc-library-systems-at-a-glance
Join/support/follow efforts to protect York County Libraries here: Stop Censorship in York County Libraries Petition
Support York County Libraries Website
National Coalition Against Censorship
South Carolina Association of School Libraries