With book challenges and bans on the rise, Banned Books Week reminds us about the crucial role public libraries play in defending our freedom to read. By offering access to a wide range of books and ideas, libraries nurture intellectual freedom and give everyone in the community the opportunity to explore diverse perspectives. This freedom is vital for our democracy, encouraging informed, critical thinking and active civic engagement. Now, more than ever, is the perfect time to celebrate the freedom to read!
Learn more about banned and challenged books and how to fight censorship, opens a new window.
Reading Lists
This is a list of books that have been banned in the US in recent years.
Essential Works on the Power of Intellectual Freedom
These books imagine various forms of censorship and what can happen when the freedom to read is restricted.
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