Banned

Banned Books Week 2025 will take place from October 5-11, 2025, with the theme “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” This theme draws inspiration from George...

Here are 25 quotes from dystopian novels about the future and technology, each with a little reflection on why they still matter (and, honestly, why I keep thinking...

Book banning has increasingly affected the landscape of literature. As society grapples with diverse perspectives and the right to free expression, the question arises: Who challenges books, and...

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has made waves in education and literary circles. Its recent actions could affect book access in schools and libraries nationwide. Let's dive...

In a twist worthy of a bestseller, the Louisiana Supreme Court has revived librarian Amanda Jones's defamation suit. Grab your reading glasses and settle in, bookworms, because this...

Ray Bradbury's dystopian masterpiece, Fahrenheit 451, is more than a cautionary tale. It's a chillingly accurate reflection of our society today. In an age of rapid tech, political...

The Shocking Statistics The non-profit PEN America has made a startling revelation. In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 10,000 books were banned from U.S. public school libraries...

An unsettling phenomenon is unfolding in quaint towns and bustling cities across America—the alarming rise of book bans and censorship attempts. At the forefront of this conflict stand...

Ocean Vuong's Masterpiece and the Controversy Surrounding It You've likely heard the name Ocean Vuong in literary circles, but if you haven't, let me introduce you to this...

Introduction to Banned Books Have you ever wondered why certain books are banned? Literary freedom is a complex and contentious issue that has been debated for centuries. In...