Past Displays - Books: Banned Books

"Banned Book Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. For more than 40 years, the annual event has brought together the entire book community--librarians, teachers, booksellers, publishers, writers, journalists, and readers of all types--in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship." - from the American Library Association website.

The books below have all been challenged or banned by schools, libraries, or governments. Each one can be found in Taylor Memorial Library's collection. Click the titles for more information.