From The Psych 101 Series: Media Psychology 101

From the Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications

Report from Pen America.

List maintained by the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF).

Article from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners blog about the Chilling effect of challenges to children's books in Massachusetts, even when that DOESN'T result in an actual ban.

From The Conversation: An Independent Source of Analysis from Academic Researchers.

"Founded in 1922, PEN America is the largest of the more than 100 centers worldwide that make up the PEN International network. PEN America works to ensure that people everywhere have the freedom to create literature, to convey information and ideas, to express their views, and to access the views, ideas, and literatures of others. Our strength is our Membership—a nationwide community of more than 4,500 novelists, journalists, nonfiction writers, editors, poets, essayists, playwrights, publishers, translators, agents, and other writing professionals, as well as devoted readers and supporters who join with them to carry out PEN America’s mission."

"ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States."
The association works to increase public awareness of the value of libraries and librarians, to promote state and national legislation beneficial to libraries and library users, and to supply resources and support to local library advocates.

Very nice Intellectual Freedom section, including resources for school librarians dealing with challenges or harassment due to the library collecton.