Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024
Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community and is typically held each year during the last week of September. Today, Banned Books Week coverage by mainstream media reaches an estimated 2.8 billion readers.
This year's theme is about liberation: liberation through literary representation, the freedom to read what you want (not what some politician wants), and organizing to #setbooksfree.
Right to Read Handbook
The Right to Read Handbook is a comprehensive guide to resisting the epidemic of book censorship through local organizing and engaged citizenship.
Spread the Word
Support the right to read with a tee! The fight goes beyond Banned Books Week. Stand against book bans all year.
Oppose Book Bans
The attack on the freedom to read and books continues to escalate. Voting this November 5 is more important than ever! Get all your voting resources at VOTE411.org.
Banned Books Week
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