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RECOGNIZING TWO YEARS OF BOOKS UNBANNED

In April 2022, Brooklyn Public Library joined those fighting for the rights of
teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own
opinions. Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read
Statement, Books Unbanned is a response to an increasingly coordinated and
effective effort to remove books from library shelves. 

The following libraries have joined Books Unbanned as crucial partners in
defending and expanding the freedom to read.

 * Boston Public Library
 * LA County Library
 * San Diego Public Library
 * Seattle Public Library

The American Library Association (ALA) documented efforts to censor 4,240 unique
book titles in schools and libraries in 2023, a 65% increase from 2022 and the
highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about
censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. ALA's data shows that censorship
attempts are increasingly moving to public libraries. Most targeted books are
for a teen audience and are by or about BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ persons.

Across the country, teens continue to face rising attempts at book bans,
censorship, and political challenges in their local school and public libraries.
 

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WAYS YOUNG ADULTS CAN GET SUPPORT FROM BPL:

BORROWED AND BANNED

BPL's podcast mini-series tells the story of America's ideological war with its
bookshelves. Hear from students on the frontlines, librarians and teachers who
risk their careers by speaking up, and writers whose books have become a
political battleground. 

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GET INVOLVED

BPL's Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetups are a virtual space where teens from
across the country can connect with peers and discuss book challenges,
censorship, and intellectual freedom.

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REQUEST A BOOKMATCH

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form and a Teen BookMatcher will create a reading list just for you.

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REPORT A CHALLENGE

If you hear of a challenge at your local library, support your right to free and
open access by contacting the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom.

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selection of eBook & audiobook titles, many of which are set to "Always
Available" for BPL cardholders - no waiting for a copy! 

Get Reading

 

 

Are you an adult who cares about teens' freedom to read? Donate today to help
BPL provide teens nationwide with free and open access to our wide-ranging
digital collections.

 



UPCOMING EVENTS

TEEN DIY: BANNED BOOKS BUTTON MAKING

Tue, Sep 17 4:00pm
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

arts and crafts banned books DIY

 

For teens or tweens only. Room capacity may be limited.



BYOB "BRING YOUR OWN BOOK" QUIET READING PARTY

Tue, Sep 17 6:00pm
Cortelyou Library

banned books bookish

Did you know one of the most radical things you can do is read? Come celebrate
the freedom to read with us for Banned Books Week! Bring any book you’d like to
read silently in community and then engage in free conversation about
literature, art, culture, community, censorship or whatever you…



INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM TEEN MEETUP

Tue, Sep 17 6:00pm
Central Library

banned books teen time

At this special session hear from members of the Golden State Readers, a
California based youth led organization who are committed to promoting the free
access to books and combatting literary censorship. 

You'll learn about their upcoming national Break the Tape campaign and how you…



BOOKS UNBANNED STORY TIME

Wed, Sep 18 10:30am
Windsor Terrace Library

banned books kids storytime

As part of Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative, we are
celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing picture books that have
been banned or challenged around the world. We will hold 2 identical sessions in
our Community Room at 10:30 and 11, pick up tickets on the day of…



BOOKS UNBANNED STORY TIME

Wed, Sep 18 11:00am
Windsor Terrace Library

banned books kids storytime

As part of Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative, we are
celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing picture books that have
been banned or challenged around the world. We will hold 2 identical sessions in
our Community Room at 10:30 and 11, pick up tickets on the day of…



BYOB "BRING YOUR OWN BOOK" QUIET READING PARTY

Thu, Sep 19 6:00pm
Dekalb, Auditorium

banned books bookish

Did you know one of the most radical things you can do is read? Come celebrate
the freedom to read with us for Banned Books Week! Bring any book you’d like to
read silently in community and then engage in free conversation about
literature, art, culture, community, censorship or whatever you…



BOOKS UNBANNED STORYTIME

Sat, Sep 21 11:00am
Mill Basin, Program Room

banned books first five years saturday storytime

As part of Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative, we are
celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing picture books that have
been banned or challenged around the world. 

This program is made possible through the generous funding of City’s First
Readers, a New…



EQUITY AND ACCESS: A CELEBRATION OF VISIBILITY IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

Sat, Sep 21 12:00pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

banned books Drag Story Hour storytime

As a lead-in to Banned Books Week, Drag Story Hour NYC and Brooklyn Public
Library are excited to welcome families to an inclusive event where participants
will hear Drag Story Hour storytellers reading some of their favorite books, and
engage in creative activities celebrating…



BYOB "BRING YOUR OWN BOOK" QUIET READING PARTY

Sat, Sep 21 1:00pm
Flatbush Library

all ages banned books

Did you know one of the most radical things you can do is read? Come celebrate
the freedom to read with us for Banned Books Week! Bring any book you’d like to
read silently in community and then engage in free conversation about
literature, art, culture, community, censorship or whatever you…



BYOB "BRING YOUR OWN BOOK" QUIET READING PARTY

Sat, Sep 21 3:00pm
Cortelyou Library

all ages banned books

Did you know one of the most radical things you can do is read? Come celebrate
the freedom to read with us for Banned Books Week! Bring any book you’d like to
read silently in community and then engage in free conversation about
literature, art, culture, community, censorship or whatever you…



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APPLY FOR A TEEN ECARD

We invite individuals ages 13-21 to apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access
to our full eBook/audiobook collection as well as our learning databases. To
apply, email booksunbanned@bklynlibrary.org.

BPL’s eCard is always free to teenagers in New York State. Apply here.

 

IN THEIR OWN WORDS: YOUTH VOICES ON BOOKS UNBANNED

"In Their Own Words: Youth Voices on Books Unbanned", published in April 2024,
details the impact of censorship on young people across the United States, using
the voices of teens and young readers. Drawing upon thousands of stories shared
by Books Unbanned cardholders, the report documents the impacts of censorship
and highlights the joy and escape found in the freedom to read.

 

 

BOOKS UNBANNED MEDIA KIT

Want to spread the word in your community about Books Unbanned? Download our
media kit, which includes a flier, printable sticker sheet, the official Books
Unbanned artwork, Brooklyn Public Library's logo and a QR code.

Download the full kit, here.

 

EDUCATE YOURSELF!

 * Top 10 Most Challenged Books: ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles
   an annual list of the most challenged books.
 * Library Bill of Rights: ALA affirms that all libraries are forums for
   information and ideas, and that these basic policies should guide their
   services.
 * BPL's Material Selection Policy: Learn more about how libraries like BPL make
   decisions about what gets on the shelves.

 

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Books Unbanned is generously supported by Harold and Colene Brown Family
Foundation, The Destina Foundation, Elizabeth Foundation, Stacee Halsenbalg, The
Hilail Gildin Trust, Alan and Linda Kahn Foundation, Long Ridge Foundation,
Donald A. Pels Charitable Trust, John Pritzker Family Fund, John Sperling
Foundation, Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation, Reparations
Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, Shawn Carter Enterprises, Diane
and Joseph Steinberg, Kerry Washington, Andrea Zaldivar and Michael Festa, and
many generous individuals.


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