Of the 4,235 unique titles targeted, which were the most challenged books of 2025? And why do these books matter? Read more...... Read More

Billy Pilgrim has “come unstuck in time.” Not only that, he gets abducted by aliens. But why? What real life scenario does this reflect? ... Read More

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is more than the “girl power” and “good” witches that ironically got it banned. L. Frank Baum set out to write a “modernized fairy tale” for the children of his day.... Read More

Before 2020, the majority of book bans were spearheaded by individual parents. As of 2025, nearly 92% of challenges were initiated by national campaigns. Censorship is no longer grassroots. And that isn’t the only concerning statistic. ... Read More

It’s an uncomfortable book with a challenging past, but confronting stories like these are necessary for us to step into the future. Here's why... Read More

Today is Independent Bookstore Day! In a time where “third spaces” are few and far between, bookstores help us connect with others who love to read. They’re also critical in providing uncensored access to stories. So let’s celebrate them! Here’s how ... Read More

Today is Right to Read Day! Why is that important? Because our freedom to read continues to be attacked. And the assaults on our First Amendment rights aren't just book bans anymore. Get your toolkit for resistance here. ... Read More

Walt Whitman was instrumental in shaping the American literary voice. His poetry—especially the collection Leaves of Grass—celebrates democracy and strength through diversity. But it also warns us to be vigilant of autocracy’s dangerous allure.... Read More

Having survived a harrowing journey through silence, she reclaimed her voice and became one of the most prolific women in history. Her poem, Still I Rise, encapsulates the courage and resilience that defines her work.... Read More

We observe Women’s History Month to honor the women who refused to stay silent. So what better way to elevate their voices than by reading what others tried to censor? Dive into this sensational list of 10 classic banned books written by female authors... Read More

Lois Lowry's classic novel, The Giver, depicts a world without Humanities. It warns us about the dangers of forgetting our past and our capacity for art, of existing in a world of sameness.... Read More

H ouse Republicans have advanced legislation to ban books from public schools nationwide. You read that right…  a nationwide ban. School boards and individual... Read More.