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October 5- October 11, 2025
This week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. For more than 40 years, this annual event has brought together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
– American Library Association
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Banned Books Week (October 5 – 11, 2025) celebrates the freedom to read, which spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. |
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The freedom to read is under attack — let’s do something about it! On October 11, 2025, we’re asking everyone to get ready to vote for the freedom to read or to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available! |
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The American Library Association The mission of the American Library Assoication is: Empowering and advocating for libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. |
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Every year, the American Library Association compiles data on censorship attempts in libraries around the United States based on reports from the field and media coverage. Because many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the 2024 data compiled by ALA represents only a snapshot of book censorship throughout the year. |
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The History of Banned Books Week and the Office of Intellectual Freedom Read about the history of Banned Books Week and ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom in American Libraries Magazine. |
