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By Heather Ford — This summer, we updated our annual “Accio Books” campaign to reflect the changing world around us and directly address the worrying increase in book bans throughout the United States. During Book Defenders, we’re still donating tons of books to communities in need, but we’re also learning how to fight book…

Summer may be coming to a close, but our Book Defenders campaign is still in full force. So far, we’ve taken action against book bans, amplified authors and stories often targeted by bans, and mobilized local activists to collect books in their own book drives. We recently sat down with…

This summer, Fandom Forward is encouraging everyone to become Book Defenders and learn the skills needed to protect the universal right to book access. One way we’ve been doing that is providing free, public trainings, such as our recent panel: How to Effectively Fight Against Book Bans! The panel was…

By Heather Ford — This summer, Fandom Forward updated our annual “Accio Books” campaign to reflect the changing world around us and directly address the worrying increase in book bans throughout the United States. During Book Defenders, we’re still donating tons of books to communities in need, but we’re also learning how to fight…

Part 3: Take Action Against Book Banning! — This summer, we’re taking action to defend banned books. In Part 1, we showed you how to organize an event. In Part 2, you learned some creative ways to theme your event around book banning. Now, let’s add some social action to the party! HOW TO FIGHT AGAINST BANNED BOOKS As part of your Banned Books…

Part 2: Theme Your Banned Books Party! — This summer, we’re taking action to defend banned books. In Part 1, we showed you how to organize an event. Now, let’s look at how to make your event Banned Books themed! We’ll cover three main types of ways you can customize your party: using customized decorations, planning special activities…

Part 1: How to Plan a Banned Books Party! — This summer, we’re taking action to defend banned books. If you’re looking for a fun, non-conventional way to help out, how about throwing a Banned Books Party?! Historically, hosting an event — whether it be a huge charity concert or a small house party — has been a popular way…

In a time of political turmoil, fan activism might be exactly what we need. Fan activism is the practice of organizing fans of pop culture for social change. …