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Banned and Challenged Books

Banned Books Week 2025

 

Why do libraries care so much about

Banned Books?

Libraries and librarians are proponents of information freedom. The LIbrary Bill of Rights affirms that libraries strive to uphold intellectual freedom and freedom from censorship to ensure access for all. 

Do you know who is the MOST banned author?

Can you guess who this author is?

(Try to guess before checking the link!)

This is the Most banned author in the U.S! (According to Pen America) 

PEN America’s “Banned in the USA,” released Wednesday (Oct. 1, 2025), tracks more than 6,800 instances of books being temporarily or permanently pulled for the 2024-2025 school year.

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