Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2019). 

Banned Books Week spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries and schools. 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.

The following is a small sample of the many book which have been banned over the years.