Indiana FREADOM to Read

Following the Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of The Librarians at Indianapolis Public Library hosted by WFYI Diane Rogers and Vanessa Martin shared thoughtful insights during the post-film discussion. Their conversation explored the essential role of libraries, the right to read, and the ongoing work of Indiana FREADOM to Read.

Vanessa Martin represented Indiana FREADOM to Read at the Author Fair a few weeks ago at the Greensburg - Decatur County Public Library—thank you for helping champion intellectual freedom! Wanting to volunteer with us? Message us today and we will point you in the right direction.

A legal analysis of H.R. 7661 explores potential implications for libraries, educators, and access to materials. https://bit.ly/47yQDA1

A Legal Look at the Book Ban Bill, HR 7661 – Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Homepage, Legal, News Blog A Legal Look at the Book Ban Bill, HR 7661 by Jeff Trexler • March 7, 2026 • Comments Off on A Legal Look at the Book Ban Bill, HR 7661 HR 7661 is an unconstitutional campaign-year ploy that even its sponsors don’t think will pass. Its real aim: to get free press...

New restrictions are creating added workload and financial strain for libraries across Alabama. https://bit.ly/4tnWGjj

New book restrictions cost Alabama libraries hundreds of hours, thousands of dollars Changes to state library regulations over the past two years have created confusion among Alabama libraries, forcing them to reallocate resources to comply with code changes and causing dismay among those who believed they had to choose between receiving state aid or adhering to their ethical princi...

A Tennessee library’s decision to relocate books has sparked discussion around access, age classification, and policy. https://bit.ly/3PIdT8E

This article explores efforts to protect academic freedom amid growing pressures on higher education. https://bit.ly/48g2gvR

Inside the Fight to Keep Academic Freedom Alive at Texas A&M "Protest is an investment, and we need to invest in the future so that the next generation can have at least what we have, if not more."

Advocates are viewing the defeat of a Florida book banning bill as a positive development for access to information. https://bit.ly/48lYktz

ACLU, FIRE say a dead bill is good news in Florida book banning fight 'Floridians are tired of politicians inserting themselves into their children’s classrooms,' a First Amendment advocate said.

New data highlights the scale of book removals in Texas and the ongoing challenges facing access to reading materials. https://bit.ly/4bZbJsO

Obamas, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush Among 1,500 Books Banned in Texas School District Barack and Michelle Obama have joined the ranks of banned authors thanks to a sweeping ban of 1,500 books from Texas Hill Country.

LGBTQ+ authors are disproportionately affected by book bans, raising concerns about representation and inclusion. https://bit.ly/3NZHry3

LGBTQ+ Authors 'Have a Target on their Backs' Amidst Book Bans. Here's Why That Matters (Exclusive) During a SXSW EDU panel on March 11, journalist and author Nikole Hannah-Jones, author Casey McQuiston, PFLAG National CEO Brian K. Bond and PFLAG National CEO Brian K. Bond spoke about the ongoing book banning crisis. McQuiston and Bond also spoke with PEOPLE about how the crisis affects young read...

An examination of how state level actions are increasingly influencing local decisions about book access. https://bit.ly/4m6UM4c

Unprecedented Control: How States Are Seizing Power Over Local Book Decisions States like Utah, South Carolina, and Florida are overriding local authority to ban books in schools, forcing districts to comply with top-down censorship, even where no complaints exist.