Banned Books Shopping List

Discover and Support Banned Books

In a time when reading is increasingly under threat, our Banned Shopping Lists are here to empower you to stand strong against censorship by supporting the very books that have been challenged or banned. These lists highlight books that have been targeted across different age groups—children, teens, and adults—and offer you the opportunity to not only discover these important works but also to add them to your own collection.

The Collection: Dive into a carefully curated selection of books that have faced bans or challenges. Each title has been chosen not only for its literary merit but also for its role in amplifying diverse voices and experiences.

Help We Are Stronger Than Censorship put books impacted by the negative effects of book banning into the hands of readers across the country.


You can also explore these books in more depth with discussion guides, available on our website at Read & Discuss.


Do you know about a book ban or challenge in your community? 
Make sure all the main organizations fighting book banning know about it: Contact EveryLibrary to get pro bono assistance through the Fight For The First campaign site; Email [email protected] (that's We Are Stronger Than Censorship); fill out the form at https://pen.org/issue/book-bans/ (that's PEN America); send info to the American Library Association; and share with the National Coalition Against Censorship