Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.
Media interested in booking interview with Banned Books Week spokespersons may contact Larra Clark, Media Relations Manager, 312-280-5043, lclark@ala.org, or Macey L. Morales, PR Coordinator, 312-280-4393, mmorales@ala.org.
Press Releases:
La Asociación de Bibliotecas Estadounidenses celebra la Semana del Libro Prohibido con el tema"Elija Leer un Libro Prohibido" en 2004 -- Spanish Press Release
American Library Association announces author Judy Blume ranks as second most censored author of past 15 years
Alice series tops ALA's 2003 list of most challenged books
Artwork
2004 Banned Books Week Downloadable Artwork
Background Information
Office for Intellectual Freedom
100 Most Frequently Challenged Books
Parents, kids and Banned Books
Book Sense's Banned Books Week picks
Other Banned Books Week Information Resources
Events