Banned Books Week 2024 is coming, and here’s what readers should know
That’s especially true during Banned Books Week, which kicks off on Sept. 22. The yearly event not only celebrates the free access of ideas, but it also highlights the increasing efforts to ban books – especially targeting titles featuring characters or written by authors who are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC.
Opinion
Books don’t harm young people. Book bans do
As literacy rates across all ages show signs of stagnation and decline, we must do all we can to make it easy for young people to find books and information.
A dozen books to celebrate Banned Books Week
Volunteers from the Tucson Festival of Books are sharing their favorite banned books ahead of Banned Books Week.
Want to read a banned book? Visit a Bucks County Free Library branch this week
Displays of banned and challenged books, including information on how to fight censorship, will be up at seven Bucks County libraries this week.
Rock out and celebrate banned books. Weekend events in Miami
Yesterday, we highlighted the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the events around town over the next month to celebrate. Today, we're rounding up more events happening this weekend. 🎥 Here & Now: 2024 by Miami Light Project highlights short-form work from local artists.
THE OUTSIDERS to Partner With No Book Bans In Recognition of Banned Books Week
The Outsiders is partnering with the coalition No Book Bans in recognition of Banned Books Week, September 22-28, to shine a light on the Books Save Lives Act. See how to get involved with upcoming events at The Outsiders.
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