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Censorship Is So 1984 -- Read for Your Rights! With the escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country, George Orwell’s cautionary tale 1984 serves a prescient warning about the dangers of censorship. This year’s Banned Books Week theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights. Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025.
Raise awareness about frequently challenged books and the freedom to read with the below graphics and activities.
These images and downloadable PDFs are free to use to raise awareness about banned books and in support of Banned Books Week. These materials cannot be used for fundraising or placed on merchandise. Please do not alter or crop the images without permission. All images © American Library Association. Attribution is appreciated. Banned Books Week is ® American Library Association.
For permissions inquiries, please contact Betsy Gomez, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Outreach for the Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Censorship by the Numbers
The who, what, where, and why of censorship. Download and share our Censorship by the Numbers graphics to spread the word about challenges to library and school materials and services.
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Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024
The American Library Association documented 821 attempts to censor materials and services at libraries, schools, and universities in 2024. The most common reasons for challenges were false claims of illegal obscenity for minors; inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes; and dealing with topics of race, racism, inclusivity, equity, and social justice. Of the 2,452 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2024, here are the top 10 most frequently targeted.
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Banned Books Week Shareables
Banned Books Week 2025 will take place October 5-11, 2025. Banned Books Week is an annual event that spotlights the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship. Use these assets to show your community that your library is participating in Banned Books Week 2025.
Additional downloads for Banned Books Week 2025 will be added in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back!
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