Banned Books Week 2026, October 4-10

For Banned Books Week, October 4-10, join us in reading and advocating for the freedom to read diverse literature. The short lists of challenged and banned books below (with links to our catalog) were drawn from various sources, including:

• The American Library Association (ALA), which tracks books that have been banned or challenged across the U.S. For this year’s Banned Books Week, dive into ALA’s data and learn how you can take action.

• Pen America, which works to defend the right to free expression. Read what they have to say about banned books, and check out their lists.

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Banned Books Week 2026, October 4-10

Read, and advocate for the freedom to read, diverse literature.

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