Unban Coolies

I'm Christopher Lau.  This channel was created to combat the twin crises of rising book bans and declining literacy, by supporting the authors, illustrators, and librarians on the front lines.

Many underfunded schools can't afford author visits. I provide these conversations for free, helping to reignite a love of reading and giving students direct access to the voices behind the books they need.

The channel name is personal. It comes from  COOLIES, the book where I first saw my family's story in print: a title now banned in some districts alongside other essential stories.

This is a space for dialogue and practical resources that protect free expression, promote diverse stories and help reverse the literacy crisis.

If you'd like to support the channel and help keep these resources free for educators,  you can buy me a coffee using this link: buymeacoffee.com/unbancoolies

Thank you for defending the right to read.

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