This list of our best resources on censorship and the First Amendment in schools will help you get ready for the school year.
If you feel your right—or your students’ rights—to speak, think or create are under threat, we’re here to help.
The First Amendment and Censorship
Learn what censorship is and isn’t.
The First Amendment in Schools
Learn how the First Amendment applies to public schools.
The First Amendment in Schools: A Teacher’s Guide
Promote First Amendment values at your school.
The First Amendment in Schools: A Parent’s Guide
Know your rights as a parent and how to advocate for yourself and your children.
Book Censorship
Kids’ Right to Read Action Kit
Learn how to effectively fight book challenges in your school.
Books centering LGBTQ characters and stories remain among the most frequently challenged and banned in schools and libraries. This resource offers an overview of common arguments made by would-be censors and techniques for advocating for LGBTQ stories in your schools and communities.
Considerations and Guidelines for School Officials
General considerations school officials should take into account when book challenges arise.