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flag We Need Diverse Books launches Unbanned Book Network to combat book bans in schools, especially in Texas and Florida, by donating books and appointing author ambassadors.

flag We Need Diverse Books has launched the Unbanned Book Network to fight rising book bans in U.S. schools and libraries, focusing on under-resourced schools in states like Texas and Florida. flag The initiative will donate books by banned authors and appoint author ambassadors, including Ellen Oh, LeUyen Pham, and Meg Medina, to support affected communities. flag It responds to a surge in challenges targeting diverse and inclusive works, such as “Gender Queer,” “The Bluest Eye,” and “All Boys Aren’t Blue.” The effort is part of a broader national response involving publishers, librarians, and advocacy groups pushing back against censorship amid concerns over literacy and free expression.

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