Category: Banned Books Week
15 Unforgettable Responses to the 2020 Banned Books List from Authors, Librarians, Readers
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom recently released the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2020. Here are some reactions and responses from authors, librarians, and readers.
#BannedBooksWeek In Action on Saturday
Here’s a snapshot of how we spent Saturday thanking those who defend the freedom to read. #BannedBooksWeek in Action invites readers to participate in a different activity that spotlights literary activism each day of Banned Books Week.
#BannedBooksWeek In Action on Friday
Here’s a snapshot of how we spent Friday learning from others. #BannedBooksWeek in Action invites readers to participate in a different activity that spotlights literary activism each day of Banned Books Week.
#BannedBooksWeek In Action on Thursday
Here’s a snapshot of how we spent Thursday writing about our rights. #BannedBooksWeek in Action invites readers to participate in a different activity that spotlights literary activism each day of Banned Books Week.
#BannedBooksWeek In Action on Wednesday
Here’s a snapshot of how we spent Wednesday expressing the freedom to read in style. #BannedBooksWeek in Action invites readers to participate in a different activity that spotlights literary activism each day of Banned Books Week.
#BannedBooksWeek In Action on Tuesday
Here’s a snapshot of how we spent Tuesday creating something unrestricted. #BannedBooksWeek in Action invites readers to participate in a different activity that spotlights literary activism each day of Banned Books Week.
#BannedBooksWeek In Action on Monday
Here’s a snapshot of how we spent Monday speaking out about Censorship. #BannedBooksWeek in Action invites readers to participate in a different activity that spotlights literary activism each day of Banned Books Week.
#BannedBooksWeek In Action on Sunday
Here’s a snapshot of how we spent Sunday reading a banned book. #BannedBooksWeek in Action invites readers to participate in a different activity that spotlights literary activism each day of Banned Books Week.
Banned Books Week 2020: A Schedule of Virtual Events
Banned Books Week 2020 kicks off on September 27! Throughout the week, libraries, schools, bookstores, and organizations will be hosting events that spotlight the freedom to read — make sure to check out events happening around you!
Here are also some events from the American Library Association and its friends to add to your calendar.
Celebrating Banned Books Week at Central Washington University, Freedom to Read Foundation Grant Winner
When we looked at ALA’s Ten Most Challenged Books of 2019 and saw that 8 of the 10 most banned books were challenged for LGBTQIA+ themes, we knew that we should center LGBTQIA+ themes in our Banned Books Week programming.