Banned Books Week is an annual event that highlights the benefits of unrestricted reading and draws attention to censorship attempts. Raise awareness about the freedom to read with these bold products. Sales support the American Library Association's work in defending and promoting the right to access information. Find more products in the ALA Store.
Banned Books Week 2023
When we ban books, we’re closing readers off to people, places, and perspectives. But when we stand up for stories, we unleash the power that lies inside every book. We liberate the array of voices that need to be heard and the scenes that need to be seen. Let Freedom Read!
Books Unite Us Poster
Use this liberating poster to stimulate discussions and bring readers together to support the freedom to read.
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2021 Banned Books Week Field Report
The 2021 Field Report contains descriptions of the 20 most frequently challenged titles from 2021, including Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson, and Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez. The Field Report also includes a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2021. Challenges to library materials occurred at an unprecedented rate in 2021 and children’s and YA books pertaining to race, gender, and sexual identity remained the titles most targeted for censorship.
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Bookmarks
Raise awareness about recent censorship attempts and the importance of the freedom to read with these bookmarks. Works especially well to mark your spot in a banned book!
Stickers & Buttons
Reading banned books benefits our empathy, our worldview, and our democracy. Use these colorful stickers to show your support for the freedom to read and banned books!
Bracelets
Make a powerful statement with these silicone bracelets! Each variety comes in a package of fifteen bracelets, three each of five colors. Let Freedom Read: orange, pink, yellow, blue, red. Books Unite Us: green, orange, navy, plum, coral.
Don't forget your swag.
Let Freedom Read with an array of Banned Books Week 2023 apparel, tote bags, magnets, and more, all available through the ALA Graphics Store!Browse the full collection
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Help promote our intellectual freedom collection. All purchases help fund ALA's efforts to fight censorship in libraries.