We Need Diverse Books Announces ‘Unbanned’ Initiative

Jan 22, 2026

Children's literature nonprofit We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has launched the Unbanned Book Network, an initiative to combat censorship by providing under-resourced schools with diverse titles by banned diverse authors. WNDB, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, will select 20 schools in states heavily affected by rising book bans, including Texas and Florida, to receive a bookshelf or cart filled with about 100 titles; a visit with a diverse Author Ambassador; and an additional donation of the Ambassador’s books. 

Educators can learn more or apply to participate here.

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