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11 Challenged and Banned Comics

Comics are one of the most commonly attacked types of books, with challenges and bans happening every year. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and several other members of the ...

Events Spotlight: September 26

Happy Banned Books Week Thursday! Today brings a look at the censorship of LGBTQ+ literature, lots of live readings, and more! Let's take a look at the happenings... Be sure ...

Banned Books Week: Handling Challenges

Unfortunately, some community members might object to certain books being available. It is important to manage those objections with professionalism, respect, and dedication to the mission of serving your community ...

For the Benefit and Enjoyment of All the People

When the American experiment began, no one expected it to one day be summarized brilliantly by a stone arch in the middle of an expanse of mountains, hot springs, and ...

Events Spotlight: September 25

We're halfway through the celebration, and Banned Books Week isn't slowing down! Here's a snapshot of how you can join the fun today! Be sure to visit the Banned Books ...

PEN America Examines Book Bans in U.S. Prisons

In a new policy paper, the literary and human rights organization PEN America showcases the impact of the nation’s most pernicious book ban: the system of restrictions that exist across U.S ...

Events Spotlight: September 24

Banned Books Week is rolling strong, and today's events include webinars, comics as inspiration, readings, Salman Rushdie and Laila Lalami, and so. much. trivia! Be sure to visit the Banned ...

Banned Books Week: Know Your Rights

The First Amendment protects the freedom to read. Everyone is entitled to express their opinions about a book, but they don’t have the right to limit another person’s access to ...

11 Challenged and Banned Books

The American Library Associations Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles an annual list of the most challenged and banned books. Normally, that list is only ten titles long, but this year’s ...

Events Spotlight: September 23

What are you doing to celebrate Banned Books Week today? Here are a few suggestions for events around the country! Be sure to visit the Banned Books Week event page ...

Webinars, Dear Banned Author, and Other Ways to Celebrate Banned Books Week Online!

If you can't find a Banned Books Week event near you, are tied to a desk, or you're stuck at home, you can still find a way to join the ...

It’s Here: Celebrate Banned Books Week with These Coalition Events!

Banned Books Week is here! Events celebrating the right to read are taking place all over the world, and the members of the Banned Books Week Coalition are proud to ...

It’s Not Too Late to Put Together a Banned Books Week Display or Event!

Banned Books Week is almost here, but it's not too late to put together a display or event at your library, school, or store! The Banned Books Week Coalition is ...

Drag Queen Story Hour: A Great Way to Celebrate Banned Books Week!

Banned Books Week 2019 kicks off this Sunday, and what better way to celebrate the freedom to read than with drag queens and kids books?! The Banned Books Week Coalition ...

Project Censored: The Freedom to Read and Learn

In observance of Banned-Books Week (September 22 – 28, 2019), the latest Project Censored Show covers some of the obstacles placed in the way of Americans’ freedom to read and ...

Image Comics Teams Up With ALA’s GNCRT and IFRT to Celebrate #BannedBooksWeek

Image Comics is celebrating Banned Books Week with the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table and the ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table by producing a week of Library Livestream ...

ALA Helps Libraries ‘Keep the Light On’ During Banned Books Week

Don’t be left in the dark this Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28, 2019). The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) offers several resources and activities for libraries and ...

Celebrate Banned Books Week with Drag Queen Story Hour in San Francisco!

What better way to celebrate Banned Books Week than with Drag Queen Story Hour! The Banned Books Week Coalition presents this special event on September 28 at The Bindery (1727 ...

Celebrate Banned Books Week with BANNED TOGETHER: A CENSORSHIP CABARET!

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF), in partnership with PEN America, is pleased to present the fourth annual Banned Together: A Censorship Cabaret as a part of Banned Books Week ...

NOW AVAILABLE: The Latest Edition of the Celebrate Banned Books Week Handbook

Are you getting ready to celebrate Banned Books Week? Then don't miss the Celebrate Banned Books Week Handbook, which is available now to read digitally and will be making its first-ever print ...
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