Banned Books Week is October 1-7
Banned Books Week and the ABA have many resources available to help raise awareness about the danger and damage of book banning efforts currently underway. They include an updated the Banned Books Week Handbook with programming ideas, best practices for events, resources, and tips for handling censorship. The ABA has digital toolkits available, including banned books bingo, counter displays, and banned book merch. The National Coalition Against Censorship, in cooperation with the American Booksellers for Free Expression, has also launched The Kids' Right to Read Project to provide support, education, and direct advocacy to people facing book challenges or bans in schools. Click here for more information.