Finding Books When Representation is Banned

Published on 15 August 2024 at 14:33

The United States has a long and storied history of banning books. While book bans can come from a desire to protect children from difficult or age-inappropriate material, these bans can also impact the literary representation of various minority communities and limit discussion of difficult subject matter. If you live in a region that has been impacted by book bans, you may find the resources below helpful in accessing diverse literature, understanding the book ban process, advocacy opportunities, and more.

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Reading Books in the Face of Book Bans

The links below will connect you to resources I've compiled in the past including free virtual libraries which may help you access books that are difficult to find in your region or will simply give you additional options to your local library.

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