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People who care about freedom of expression in Canada have likely read something by Franklin Carter — but they may not realize it.

Freedom to Read Week encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Every year, schools and libraries receive challenges to reading materials. Learn more about this issue with our quick guide.

Inmates need diverse materials and information to support their legal needs, rehabilitation, literacy skills, language needs, personal and cultural interests, recreational reading and lifelong learning, including technology awareness and access.

Adult fear of sexual difference often comes from a mistaken link between gender expression and sexuality. Young readers have questions that books can help answer.

In Canada, free expression is defended by organizations that do outstanding work and provide crucial services. You can do your part by learning more about them.

The classic books on these pages—all beloved dystopian novels—have seen a recent resurgence in interest, and many have appeared on current bestseller lists. What has captivated readers once again?

Macnaughton has spent the last 20 years fighting for accessible reading materials for Canadians with disabilities.

Should Canadian colleges and universities put warning labels on course content? Debate over such “trigger warnings” has been ongoing in American post-secondary schools, and is a growing concern in Canada.

Too many Indigenous people, especially in remote areas, are unlikely to have access to material that they would like to read. The result is that cultures, traditions and identities are slowly eroding.

Education is key to social justice, equity and inclusion: people tend to fear what they do not understand. Schools can play a critical role in combatting prejudice, and they have a responsibility to support all their students—but when LGBTQ issues arise, librarians and educators often face obstacles.