"Alaska's Battle Against Book Bans: Rising Campaigns Against Censorship"

As attempts to ban books increase in Alaska, campaigns against censorship are also gaining momentum. The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is hosting a weeklong banned books reading event, featuring students, staff, and faculty, to raise awareness about the importance of free expression and the dangers of censorship. Out North Radio, in collaboration with the ACLU and the Alaska Bookmobile, is expanding its unAUTHORized series to include outreach events at bookstores in Wasilla and Anchorage. The program aims to celebrate reading, diversity, and the power of books to challenge dominant narratives. The American Library Association reported a record-high demand for censoring books in 2022, with many targeted books exploring topics related to equity, diversity, and identity.