SummaryDuring Banned Books Week, you can help support reading and readers in a variety of ways. Here are doable suggestions and additional links to learn more. Concerned about books bans? Unsure how best to support schools and libraries in providing books to readers? The organizers behind the annual Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2024) provides helpful ways to get involved, whether you’re an author, illustrator, publishing professional, teacher, librarian, parent, caregiver, or other concerned citizen.  Here are five ways to help. 1. Celebrate Let Freedom Read Day  The team behind Banned Books Week asks that we all do one thing to keep books in the hands of readers on September 28, 2024. To celebrate Let Freedom Read Day, you could: Register to vote (or update your voter registration) if needed, and research candidates that share your vision of access to books. Call school and library administrators, school board and library board members, city councilpersons, and/or your elected representatives to ask … Continue reading 5 Ways to Support Reading During Banned Books Week