When we see ourselves in the books we read, we feel recognized, valued, and valid. Book bans in the United States often target stories with minority protagonists. When this happens, we have less opportunities to see ourselves in literature, and majority readers lose the chance to experience a story through another person's eyes. To combat the banning of books with Black characters and plots that relate to race in America, I've assembled a list of 10 books that are either facing bans presently or have in the past.
Happy reading!
Image Desccription: A light-skinned Black woman sits in the center of a leather couch. She is deeply engrossed in the book in her lap. She is wearing a black fedora, tan tank top, light-wash jeans, and dark tennis shoes. Her dark, curly hair reaches past her shoulders and falls over one eye. A well-stocked bookshelf stands behind the couch.
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