For centuries, books have possessed an almost mystical power to challenge, provoke, and fundamentally alter the way societies think about themselves. Some works have been so potent in their ability to ...

Some authors just seem to have a special talent for stirring the pot. Their books fly off the shelves and into the hands of eager readers, but they also find themselves at the center of heated debates ...

(NEXSTAR) — Writer and illustrator Mike Curato didn’t set out to write one of the most-banned books in school libraries (or the most banned, depending which list you’re reading). Instead, he says he ...

For millions of young readers, John Green’s Looking for Alaska is more than a book — it’s a window into love, loss and the challenges of growing up. Yet it’s also the most banned book in America this ...

According to a newly released report from the American Library Association (ALA), The Perks of Being a Wallflower by ...

The American Library Association (ALA) and Banned Books Week Coalition today unveiled the artwork for Banned Books Week 2026, October 4–10. Designed for use in Banned Books Week events nationwide and ...

Banned was a panel built to discuss the issue of book banning in America, mainly in schools, since that is the main place where books can be banned. Featured authors were: Jonathan Hill, a local ...