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Uncensored: Banned Booklist

Add one of these banned titles to your reading list today, and discover something new from a diverse group of authors and perspectives.

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Hey booklovers! Join the community of thousands of DoSomething members who are reading banned books and finding ways to advocate against censorship.

We are inspired by the many young changemakers like you who have started their own banned book clubs in school, using social media to further inform others on the issue, and encouraging your besties to read your banned book recommendations.

More than 25,000 members have signed up for Uncensored so far, exploring coming of age stories, historical events, summer love, and more; all written by a diverse group of authors whose works have been stripped off library and school shelves.

According to PEN America, the organization has recorded 10,046 instances of book bans in the 2023-2024 school year. Florida and Iowa together exceed over 8,000 instances of book bans since enacting state laws that require removal of certain books from schools and libraries.

Join the movement to take a stand against censorship and book bans. Read a banned book and reflect on how it inspires you – and all of us – to live life Uncensored!

KEEP BOOKS UNCENSORED

Embrace diverse voices, stories and perspectives!

Read any of the titles included in DoSomething’s Uncensored: Banned Booklist below, and share with us how you’ll advocate for it.

DISABILITY PRIDE

Disability Pride Month is a critical time to speak up about book bans—because people with disabilities are often silenced, censored, or left out entirely.

UNCENSORED: BANNED BOOKLIST

With the recent book bans occurring throughout the nation, we are seeing more and more stories of history and minority narratives being silenced. By continuing to uplift banned books and sharing these works with your friends, you’ll be supporting the voices of underrepresented authors.

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