The Most Challenged Books of 2023
2023 set records for book censorship. These were the ten most challenged books of the year.
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Fight Educational Censorship: Join Second Annual Freedom to Learn National Day of Action
On May 3, 2024, join educators, parents, students, and civil and human rights organizations in the Freedom to Learn National Day of Action.
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Got a Reason to Love Libraries? Share your story
“Reasons to Love Libraries” from School Library Journal and Library Journal is a yearlong editorial project and campaign to engage the public in reflecting on libraries.
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More than 4,000 Unique Titles Challenged: ALA Releases 2023 Censorship Data
On Thursday, the American Library Association released censorship data from 2023, showing a sharp increase in the number of unique book titles targeted for censorship.
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Champion Diverse Voices: Celebrate National Day of Reading on March 5
In a climate where book bans threaten the ability of young people to access diverse and inclusive literature, Welcoming Schools’ National Day of Reading stands as a powerful symbol of resistance and empowerment.
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NYPL Continues Nationwide ‘Books For All: Teen Banned Book Club’ with ‘The Downstairs Girl’
Starting February 21, readers across the country will have unlimited access to the award-winning young adult bestseller The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee as part of The New York Public Library’s nationwide Teen Banned Book Club.
New Free Book Résumé Resource
In collaboration with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans is unveiling a free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
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The Banned Book Club Provides Free Access to Banned Books
The Digital Public Library of America launched The Banned Book Club last summer, which provides free access to banned books in the communities where they’ve been banned.
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Honor and Amplify Black Authors at the Blacklisted! Book Fair + Conference
NBAF’s Black History Month program, Blacklisted! Banned Book Fair + Conference, will take place February 24th & 25th in Atlanta, honoring the resilience of Black authors, amplifying their voices, and combating the erasure of their contributions to literature and history.
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Learning to Read with Love
In the face of efforts to weaken public education by banning books that are by and about marginalized people, PFLAG National urges people in our communities to include more books about all kinds of topics and people in our schools and libraries.
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