Stop the Federal Government from Banning Books

Congressional Republicans have introduced a sweeping bill that could strip federal funding from schools and libraries that carry books they deem “inappropriate,” targeting stories about race, gender, and LGBTQ+ lives. It’s an attempt to impose a national book ban from Washington, D.C., overriding communities and silencing diverse voices across the country.

If this bill moves forward, schools and libraries will face an impossible choice: comply with political censorship or lose critical funding that students depend on. That means fewer books, fewer resources, and fewer opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and see themselves reflected in the world around them.

Tell Congress: “Reject any attempt to impose a nationwide book ban. Protect the freedom to read and ensure schools and libraries remain places of learning—not political control.”

Book bans don’t protect students—they erase them. They disproportionately target stories by and about marginalized communities, stripping away representation and limiting understanding at a time when it’s needed most.

When the federal government steps in, the consequences are massive. A single law could reshape what millions of students are allowed to read, chilling free expression and undermining the purpose of public education.

But public pressure works. When enough people speak out, lawmakers are forced to listen, media attention grows, and harmful legislation can be stopped before it becomes law.

Tell Congress: Stop this nationwide book ban before it moves forward. Defend our freedom to read, protect our libraries, and stand up for every student’s right to learn, explore, and belong.

The petition to Congress reads: “Reject any attempt to impose a nationwide book ban. Protect the freedom to read and ensure schools and libraries remain places of learning—not political control.”