Give ALA

As the unprecedented wave of censorship attempts continues to threaten libraries in 2023, we are deeply grateful for the commitment of ALA members, library workers everywhere, and all our supporters who are working to deliver on one of the key tenets of ALA's core mission, ensuring access to information for all.

This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to support libraries and the right to read for the next generation.

As a result of this coordinated national book-banning campaign, library professionals across the country are experiencing harassment, loss of employment, and in some places, the prospect of facing criminal charges just for doing their jobs — providing materials that serve the information needs of everyone in their communities.

They are fighting back, but they can't do it alone.

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom is hard at work advocating, educating, and providing confidential professional support to library professionals and community members facing censorship challenges during this critically important time. Responding to more than 500 requests for assistance so far this year, an average of more than 10 incidents per week, the demand for their services has never been higher.

We are seeing progress, but the challenges we face will likely increase as the U.S. presidential election nears. We need your help to expand and extend our ability to fight the ever-growing threats to libraries and the right to read and think freely.

ALA is one of the nation’s leading advocates for intellectual freedom and actively educates decision-makers about the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Want to do more?

You can make a difference by actively sharing why you're supporting ALA's Giving Tuesday campaign and encouraging others to donate.

Help spread the word:

1. Announce your participation in #GiveALA on your social media channels.

2. Tag your colleagues and friends and encourage them to donate. Donors are three times more likely to donate when asked by a friend or colleague.

3. Help generate excitement by sharing posts from the ALA's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook social media channels.

5. What's your #GiveALA Story? Share why you're choosing to support the right to read and the #GiveALA campaign on social media.

Get started now! Use the suggested social media posts and images below. Or get creative and customize them to make them your own.

Remember to use the official #GiveALA hashtag, link to this page (bit.ly/Give2ALA) or directly to ALA's donation page (bit.ly/Give-ALA-2023), and mention ALA in your posts so we can thank you and share!

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