Every year, bookstores, libraries, universities, and organizations host engaging programs that spotlight censorship.
Are you hosting an event for Banned Books Week? Putting up a display? Click here to let us know about it, and we’ll share it here for the world to find! (Please note: Your event will not appear right away. A moderator will post as soon as possible.)
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People For’s Banned Books Reading Challenge
October 1 - October 31
Free
In this challenge, every book you read (to a grandchild or on your own) gives you one “point,” and points can be traded in for free Grandparents For Truth swag! Supplies are limited so make sure to read early and often!
How You Can Join the Challenge
- Sign up for the challenge here.
- Pick a banned book off of our banned book reading list
- Submit a photo or video of you (or you and a grandkid!) reading the banned book. If you post it to social, make sure you tag us (we’re @peoplefor on Twitter/X and Facebook and @peoplefor_ on Instagram)and use the hashtag #bannedbooks2023
- Each photo or video you submit or tag us in is worth one point! Rack up points to get free Grandparents for Truth swag like tshirts, book marks, water bottles, and more!
- Keep an eye on your inbox! At the end of October, we’ll reach out to you to see what swag you’d like.
Supplies are limited – so read early and often!