Banned Books Week and Censorship
Let Freedom Read
On September 28, 2024, we’re asking everyone to get ready to vote for the freedom to read or to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available! Click the image below for more information.
The Fight Against Censorship
Number of Challenged Titles
Number of Unique titles challenged in 2021-2023
1,247 Attempts
92% Increase
individuals drove the surge
47% titles targeted represent LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC
100 Titles and 17 States
