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We Took on Book Bans in Our Small Conservative Community — and Won

The documentary Banned Together tells the story of three high school activists in South Carolina.

My Grandmother Came to America to Give Me "The Gift of Education." I'm Fighting to Pass That Gift Along

See the artwork that won the New York Public Library National Teen Art Contest, a testament to the artist's grandmother.

How to Enter the New York Public Library's Freedom to Read National Art Contest

You have until December 6!

These Two States Are Responsible for Most of the Nation’s School Book Bans

The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000.

These Independent Bookstore Owners Want You to Ask Why Books Get Banned

Local independent bookstores across the U.S. are standing up against book bans by encouraging curiosity (and reading, of course).

This New Indie Bookstore Is One Answer to Florida’s Book Bans

The Lynx is biting back at repressive book bans.

Youth Activists Are Taking on Texas’s Book Banners — and Winning

“We got books back on shelves. We got websites unblocked.”

Book Ban Fight in Nevada Would Create LGBTQ+ Section of Libraries

Young people seeking LGBTQ+ content would have to out themselves.

Here's How to Enter The New York Public Library “Books For All” Writing Contest

A Teen Vogue byline is only one submission away. ✨

Banned Books Week 2023 Celebrated with Day of Panels, Author Talks

Teen Vogue hosted the all-day event with the Brooklyn Public Library.

Why Gen-Z Students and Activists Are Going to Bat for Libraries

From right-wing attacks to defunding threats library activism is more important than ever.

The 1970s West Virginia Textbook Panic That Turned Violent

Bombs were planted in at least two schools and snipers fired on school bus escorts.

8 Activists and Authors Share the Banned Books That Changed Their Lives

These students, teachers, and authors want to ban bigotry, not books.

These Are the Far Right-Groups Leading the Book Ban Explosion

During the 2022-2023 school year, book bans increased by 33%.

A Mom Yelled At Us While We Protested Book Bans in Our Schools

As my sign said, “You can’t love freedom and ban books.”

Book Sanctuaries Are an Answer to Censorship

“Books can offer a lifeline for young people.”

What Book Bans Are Actually About

They've never really been about books.

Florida College Students Walk Out Over DeSantis Policies

“He knows that attacking trans people will make him popular with his party."

Florida Teacher Fired After Showing Empty Library Shelves on Social Media

"I read books about the consequences of this when I was in school…"

10 Brilliant Banned Books by Black Authors

Check these out.