Season of Giving: Give the Gift of Reading — The BISG Challenge
Every book banned is a story silenced — but together, we can turn the page toward hope.
This Season of Giving, the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) invites its members and the publishing community to join the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign and help ensure that every reader has access to diverse, inclusive, and empowering stories.
BISG has launched a $16,000 Season of Giving Challenge to fund the purchase and donation of 2,000 books — restoring access to stories that have been banned or challenged in communities across the United States.
Support the Freedom to Read: Your Gift Makes a Difference
By donating to the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign through BISG's Season of Giving Challenge, you directly help put books back into the hands of readers who need them most.
“During this Season of Giving, BISG is proud to support We Are Stronger Than Censorship. Together, we’re giving back in the most powerful way we know — by ensuring that every reader, everywhere, has access to the stories that inspire empathy, reflection, and understanding. Your generosity helps ensure that no one is denied the right to read, learn, and grow.”
— Brian O’Leary, Executive Director, Book Industry Study Group (BISG)
During the months of November and December, BISG members are challenged to collectively raise $16,000 to purchase and donate 2,000 banned and challenged books. With your support, we can continue to empower readers, uplift authors, and stand united for the freedom to read.
Every contribution — large or small — helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard. Because when we give the gift of reading, we give the gift of understanding, empathy, and strength. Make your tax-deductible donation today!