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We find ourselves, each other, and freedom in reading. The right to read is a shared value that we can all celebrate, but book bans threaten our rights and freedoms. Let’s stand together to champion our right to read and libraries and be Freed Between the Lines!
Raise awareness about frequently challenged books and the freedom to read with the below graphics and activities.
These images and downloadable PDFs are free to use to raise awareness about banned books and in support of Banned Books Week. These materials cannot be used for fundraising or placed on merchandise. Please do not alter or crop the images without permission. All images © 91´«Ă˝. Attribution is appreciated.
For permissions inquiries, please contact Betsy Gomez, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Outreach for the Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Censorship by the Numbers
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The who, what, where, and why of censorship. Download and share our Censorship by the Numbers graphics to spread the word about challenges to library and school materials and services.
Download social media assets for Censorship by the Numbers from the gallery below by clicking on the icon in the lower right corner of the image.
For a print-ready PDF, scroll down.
Top 10Â Most Challenged Books of 2023
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91´«Ă˝'s Office for Intellectual Freedom documented 1,247 demands to censor library books and resources in 2023. The number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by OIF in more than 20 years of tracking: 4,240 unique book titles were targeted for removal from schools and libraries. These are most challenged, including reasons cited for censoring the books.
Download social media assets for the Top 10 Most Challenged Books from the galleries below by clicking on the icon in the lower right corner of the image.
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Banned Books Week Shareables
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Banned Books Week 2024 will take place September 22-28, 2024. Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship. Use these assets to show your community that your library is participating in Banned Books Week 2024.
Download social media assets for Banned Books Week from the gallery below by clicking on the icon in the lower right corner of the image.
