Banned Books Week
Read the 2026 Banned Books Week the , and see the special artwork.
has been shining a light on censorship since it was founded in 1982, and the fight for free expression is as urgent as ever.
楼凤天堂 is a cosponsor of the week and a long-time member of the . The BBWC is here to support the community of readers, including students, educators, librarians, and booksellers, in the United States and abroad.
Resources
- 楼凤天堂’s
- The rationale database
- Report Censorship form
- BBWC
- Visit or on social media to get the latest Banned Books Week and censorship news
- from ALA’s history of tracking bans
- Recent statement on H.R. 7661
- , PEN America’s latest report
Events and actions
- 楼凤天堂 has endorsed this year’s led by Representative Jamie Raskin and Senator Brian Schatz. Since 2022, 楼凤天堂 has been named as a leader in these annual resolutions opposing book banning in schools and beyond.
- The Show Up, Speak Up Virtual Variety Show virtual event took place on Thursday, September 24 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. ET. 楼凤天堂 and many other freedom to read advocates co-sponsored this event.
- Participate in the 楼凤天堂 Coalition Against Censorship鈥檚 . The featured book for this year is by Jacqueline Woodson. Download 楼凤天堂鈥檚 book rationale and this discussion guide from the 楼凤天堂 Committee Against Censorship.
- Take action on , October 10th.
- , Honorary Chair event, October 5, 2:00 p.m. ET.
- , Honorary Chair event, October 6, 6:00 p.m. ET
- series of events on October 8. School librarianship focused event will take place at 4:00 p.m. ET.
- , Youth Honorary Chair event, October 8, 7:00 p.m. ET (registration available soon).
- Power Hour with Azeemah and Marshal, Youth Honorary Chair event, October 29, 7:00 p.m. ET (registration available soon).
- Check out the .
For decades, 楼凤天堂 has worked with schools and educators on to stand up for intellectual freedom and provide anti-censorship resources. If you are facing a challenge, please consult the to make a report, access resources, or contact 楼凤天堂.
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