Banned Books Week is a national campaign that celebrates the freedom to read. It promotes Intellectual Freedom in schools and libraries throughout the United States. The Humanities Department created a How-to-Guide, Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read, to raise awareness of censorship and to support the freedom of choice. The guide contains information on banned and challenged books and ways to get involved.
The American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom is a great resource for display ideas, activities, free downloads, and links for other materials for Banned Books Week.
Another good resource is the Official Banned Books Week web site. Under the section titled, “What You Can Do”, you will find suggestions on contests, discussion forums, and films on books that are banned.
The How-to-Guide and websites will provide you with the tools necessary for a successful Banned Books Week at your library.
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