Banned Books Week
Graphic courtesy of the American Library Association
ALA's Banned Books Week 2024 Theme: FREED Between The Lines!
What is Banned Books Week?
Banned Books Week is an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information, according to BannedBooks.org.
The campaign was founded in 1982 by prominent First Amendment and library activist Judith Krug. Typically held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week not only encourages readers to examine challenged literary works, but also promotes intellectual and academic freedom in libraries, schools, and bookstores.
This year's Banned Books Week theme is FREED BETWEEN THE LINES. Learn more about the theme through the American Library Association.
Banned Books Week is supported by a coalition of organizations dedicated to free expression, including American Booksellers for Free Expression, American Library Association, American Society of Journalists and Authors, Amnesty International USA, Association of University Presses, Authors Guild, Banned Books Week Sweden, Children’s Book Council, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), Freedom to Read Foundation, GLAAD, Index on Censorship, Little Free Library, National Book Foundation, National Coalition Against Censorship, National Council of Teachers of English, PEN America, People For the American Way Foundation, PFLAG, and Project Censored. Banned Books Week also receives generous support from Penguin Random House.
Celebrate with GS University Libraries!
Faculty Panel on Freedom to Read
Tuesday, 09/24 2pm - 3pm
Join University Libraries for a virtual panel on Freedom to Read in recognition of Banned Books Week.
This event will explore the broader impacts of censorship beyond just literary fiction, engaging faculty from various disciplines to share their insights on how censorship affects their fields and the concept of academic freedom. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with students and faculty from across campus, understand the importance of intellectual freedom, academic freedom, and discuss the implications of censorship in today's society.
This event will also offer students Wings Incentive Points.
Registration is required via Zoom.
Thursday, 09/26 5pm - 6pm
Lane Library Room 130 (Armstrong)
Join GS University Libraries for Banned Books Bingo! Learn about historical and recent book challenges, enjoy snacks, and win prizes!