banned books
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.
By Elizabeth Foster
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.
By Brittney McNamara
How to Enter the New York Public Library's Freedom to Read National Art Contest
You have until December 6!
By Teen Vogue
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.
By Nadra Nittle, The 19th
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).
By Leila Sheridan
This New Indie Bookstore Is One Answer to Florida’s Book Bans
The Lynx is biting back at repressive book bans.
By Charlotte Collins
Youth Activists Are Taking on Texas’s Book Banners — and Winning
“We got books back on shelves. We got websites unblocked.”
By Emily Bond
Book Ban Fight in Nevada Would Create LGBTQ+ Section of Libraries
Young people seeking LGBTQ+ content would have to out themselves.
By Lizzie Ramirez
Here's How to Enter The New York Public Library “Books For All” Writing Contest
A Teen Vogue byline is only one submission away. ✨
By Teen Vogue
Banned Books Week 2023 Celebrated with Day of Panels, Author Talks
Teen Vogue hosted the all-day event with the Brooklyn Public Library.
By Teen VoguePhotography by Bea Oyster
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.
By Rainesford Stauffer
The 1970s West Virginia Textbook Panic That Turned Violent
Bombs were planted in at least two schools and snipers fired on school bus escorts.
By Zack Budryk
8 Activists and Authors Share the Banned Books That Changed Their Lives
These students, teachers, and authors want to ban bigotry, not books.
By Marilyn La Jeunesse
These Are the Far Right-Groups Leading the Book Ban Explosion
During the 2022-2023 school year, book bans increased by 33%.
By James Factora
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.”
By Hunter Buchheit
Book Sanctuaries Are an Answer to Censorship
“Books can offer a lifeline for young people.”
By Nandita Raghuram
Florida College Students Walk Out Over DeSantis Policies
“He knows that attacking trans people will make him popular with his party."
By Lex McMenamin
Florida Teacher Fired After Showing Empty Library Shelves on Social Media
"I read books about the consequences of this when I was in school…"
By Lex McMenamin