Banned Books Week October 5-11, 2025
About Banned Books Week:
The American Library Association launched Banned Books Week in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. By focusing on efforts to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.
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Banned Books WeekAmerican Library Association resources, display ideas, and social media downloads for Banned Books Week.
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Banned Books Week Events, Resources, Promotional Tools, and ResourcesThe Banned Books Week annual events highlights the value of free and open access to information and books.
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Follow Banned Books Week on InstagramFollow @banned_books_week for the latest updates on Banned Books weeks virtual events.
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Banned Books Week YouTube ChannelThe Banned Books Virtual Read-Out features videos of readers exercising their First Amendment right to read a banned book.
Take Action
Fight Censorship by reading a banned book!
