Banned Books Week: September 27-October 3

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restriction. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week celebration is the fact that, in a majority of cases, the books have remained available. This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers, students, and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to read.