O ur freedom to read has been under assault for what seems like an eternity. And, the attacks on libraries aren’t just book bans... Read More.
J une is Pride Month! Books by and about the LGBTQ+ community are the most frequent targets of bans at public schools and libraries... Read More.
O ur freedom to read has been under assault for what seems like an eternity. And, the attacks on libraries aren’t just book bans... Read More.
As we frequently point out here at This Book is Banned, a major benefit of reading books about people with experiences other than our... Read More.
T his year’s theme is Freed Between the Lines. Our freedom to explore different perspectives and new ideas is under threat to be sure.... Read More.
L angston Hughes is best known as a defining figure of the Harlem Renaissance. And, he remains a significant literary figure today. Jason Reynolds'... Read More.
T his Juneteenth, we celebrate Ida B. Wells-Barnett, whose lifelong crusade to make lynching a federal crime finally came to fruition on March 29,... Read More.
T here are 2,185 independent bookselling companies running 2,599 stores in the U.S. at last count. And, happily, that’s nearly 100 more bookstores than... Read More.
L ast year Unite Against Book Bans issued a call to action for readers, library lovers, and advocates everywhere to stand up to censorship... Read More.
This year’s theme for National Library Week is “Ready, Set, Library!” Libraries enrich our lives, and connect our communities in ways we may not... Read More.
T oday is National Speech and Debate Education Day. It’s also Women’s History Month – an annual event honoring the achievements and contributions women... Read More.
W e’re over the moon about the first ever Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards Ceremony! Amid the surge of books being pulled from shelves... Read More.
