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April 22 Rally for Inclusive Literature

On April 22, the Supreme Court will consider whether public schools can use LGBTQIA+-inclusive books without advance notice to families and the option for their children to be removed from such lessons. SCOTUS will announce their ruling in June. This decision will affect access to LGBTQIA+-inclusive books across the nation.


Supporters for inclusive books will gather at the Supreme Court on April 22, 2025, for a Rally for Inclusive Literature at the Supreme Court, 8 AM - 2 PM. The event will be celebratory, with book give-aways, speakers, and music. Attendees are encouraged to bring rainbow or Pride umbrellas and signs. Rally Social Media Toolkit (includes hashtags)

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Let Iowa Read is hosting a Banned Books Resistance Party tonight!

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Storyhouse Bookpub is capping off Indie Bookstore Day 2025 with a joyous Book Banning Resistance Party in support of Annie’s Foundation with RAYGUN on Saturday, April 26 from 6pm-8pm.

An evening to gather local leaders, authors and readers to proclaim LET IOWA READ and resist dangerous legislation being passed and proposed in our state and the banning/challenging of books in the public square AND rejoice in our freedom to read. Portions of shirt/book sales go to Annie’s Foundation. $5 ticket.

What to expect:

Fun dramatic readings & book talks from favorite banned/challenged books by local authors and leaders
On-site printing of the LET IOWA READ shirt
Open Ice cream float bar (boozy and NA!) featuring ice cream by Pints by Beth
Big boisterous banned book display – purchase a book to donate to Annie’s or keep it/gift it!
Updates from Annie’s Foundation on the state of book banning in Iowa
Postcard Art station for encouragement to local educators/librarians
Who is speaking?

Megan Bannister – author

Liz Fleming – digital creator

Isaac Hamlet – author/journalist

Abena Sankofa Imhotep – author

Lindsay Pallas Madison – author

Maggie Martin – author/librarian

Max Mowitz – One Iowa/Iowa Trans Mutual Aid

Sara Hayden Parris – Annie’s Foundation

Abbey Paxton – Storyhouse Bookpub

Emily Slattery Phillips – librarian

Katy Swalwell – author/educator

Linden Thompson – author/library worker