Free Expression Help Line
If you are experiencing harassment, intimidation, or other challenges to your free expression, contact ABFE!
The best way to contact us is by email. You can also call our help line. Either way, someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Please be aware these lines are only monitored during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ET.
ABFE Resources.
ABFE has created these resources to help booksellers navigate free expression issues in your stores. (Note: sign-in may be required for some resources.)
"The ABA Right to Read Toolkit," a free resource for booksellers fighting for free expression. (last updated October 2023)
- How to Support Staff Impacted by Recent Anti-LGBTQIA2S+ Actions (last updated 3/26/2025)
- Travel Tips and Resources for LGBTQIA2S+ & Immigrant Wi2025 Attendees (last updated 3/26/2025)
Protecting Customer Privacy in Bookstores (last updated 3/26/2025)
Freedom of Expression, Equity, Access, and Representation, & Customer Privacy Template Statements (last updated 3/26/2025)
- Planning a Secure Drag Story Time Event (last updated 3/26/2025)
6 Steps to Help Deal with Curation Protests (last updated 3/26/2025)
- Training Staff to Deal with Curation Challenges (last updated 3/26/2025)
Freedom of Expression Hotline. For time-sensitive freedom of expression support or questions, bookstores can contact ABFE at (914) 406-7534 or [email protected].