Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. It highlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. This list includes just some of the titles that have been challenged or banned in schools and libraries across America over the years.
Bingeworthy Series
Love binging on your favorite streaming series? Then you'll want to check out these terrific fiction series -- once you get started on one, you won't want to stop until you've read every book. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Queen Elizabeth II
These books and videos celebrate the life of the United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Art Comes Alive
Discover your inner artist with picture books that encourage creativity. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
New in YA
Check out what's new in young adult fiction. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Latin America
Read a book by a Latino author.
Bitten by the Creative Bug
Our Creativebug database features tutorials and all the information you need to get started on a new art or craft project. Watch the class online, then check out related books from your local library location. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Set the Stageย ย
From storytelling to acting to dancing, kids are the star of the show in these titles for budding thespians. Curated by Bonita Bignar.ย
Louisiana and Local History
Whether you're a native of the Bayou State or a newcomer, enjoy some history with local flavor. Topics include utterly strange stories, leprosy, the Civil War, politics, life in Gonzales and along the Lower Mississippi River, and more. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
True Crime: Abductions
Read the extraordinary stories from survivors who share their experiences and their recovery, and explore historical kidnapping cases in these true crime page-turners. Curated by Tabor Millien.
