Archive - Once Upon a Ban

Introducing Ourselves

After six months, we felt it was finally time to share why we're here.

Jul 7 •

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Interstellar Cinderella Quarantined

Author Deborah Underwood shares why censorship won't stop her from creating empowering characters for young readers.

Jul 2 •

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June 2025

I Joyfully Dissent

Author Charlotte Sullivan Wild shares her response to the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling and where we go from here.

Jun 30 •

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Finding the Helpers

The Rainbow Defense Coalition and Books Not Bans work to ensure LGBTQ+ stories remain accessible.

Jun 16 •

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Victory in Huntington Beach

Our Library Matters stood up to censorship and won.

Jun 11 •

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Molly's Tuxedo and Soft Censorship

An Interview with author Vicki Johnson

Jun 2 •

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May 2025

April 2025

A Conversation with Author Charlotte Sullivan Wild

We had the opportunity to speak with the book’s author, Charlotte Sullivan Wild, to learn more about what inspired her to write Love, Violet and get her…

Apr 25 •

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April's Book: Love, Violet

We’re excited to introduce you to this month’s featured book, Love, Violet written by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and illustrated by Charlene Chua.

Apr 7 •

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March 2025

An Interview with The Florida Freedom to Read Project

We interviewed Raegan Miller, the Director of Development and Finance at the Florida Freedom to Read Project, to learn more about how the organization…

Mar 18 •

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