The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) is the bookseller's voice in the fight against censorship. ABFFE offers resources about the importance of free expression to booksellers, other members of the book industry, politicians, the press and the public. 

General Resources:

• Free Speech Training Guide and Film, Scenes from a Bookstore: Free Speech Vignettes
   

• Free Speech Checklist
   

• "To Our Customers", a statement on reading selection and reader privacy.  The link allows you to download the statement in several different design formats.
   

• Model Statement on Author Appearances in Bookstores
   

• "Protecting Customer Privacy in Bookstores"
   

• "In Case of First Amendment Emergency"
   

• "Reading Your Rights"
   

The Kids' Right to Read Project:

The Kids' Right to Read Project (KRRP), is a collaboration of ABFFE and the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), which offers support, education, and advocacy to people facing book challenges or bans and engages local activists in promoting the freedom to read. Over the past couple of years, KRRP has confronted challenges and bans involving over 250 titles in 28 states. 
      
     ●  The Kids' Right to Read Project Report       

Banned Books Week Resources:

Banned Books Week, the only national celebration of the freedom to read, will take place this year on September 26-October 3, 2009.  The following links offer ideas and resources for participating in Banned Books Week.

• ABFFE's online Banned Books Week Handbook
   

• Learn about ways to participate!  This list offers six simple ways to celebrate Banned Books Week in your store.
   

• Banned Books Week Timeline for Booksellers
   

• Register events and displays, and find more resources at www.bannedbooksweek.org