This file is an attempt to share some of the things I've learned and some valuable resources for resisting censorship attempts. Find out if your district has a policy on the selection and review of instructional materials.
Most districts do.
Get a copy and familiarize yourself with its provisions. If your district doesn't have a policy, consider promoting one, through the teachers' union, curriculum council, school advisory council, etc. You can obtain models from the American Library Association, the National Coalition Against Censorship, and the National Council of Teachers of English. I have some reservations about these policies and their implications, but the experts say that districts that have them are more often successful in protecting books and other material. Even if your school, department, or district doesn't require it, I strongly recommend developing written rationales for any long work that is used for whole-class reading and study.