Stop Book Bans in Florida and across America!
451 Avengers – Opposing Censorship
451 Avengers is a grassroots organization dedicated to fighting censorship, particularly the banning of books. Their primary focus is to advocate for legislation that prevents censorship and ensures access to diverse and inclusive literature. The group’s name stems from Fahrenheit 451, the Ray Bradbury novel that refers to the auto-ignition point of paper, the group works to alert the public about the dangers of book bans.
The organization particularly highlights the increasing book bans in Florida, where 40% of national school book bans occurred during the 2022–2023 school year. They target bans that disproportionately affect books by or about LGBTQ people, people of color, and people from all diverse cultural backgrounds. 451 Avengers uses literature, community events, and partnerships to inform and empower people to stand against this form of censorship.