Win a scholarship:
$500
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Volunteer credit:
NO
Estimated time to complete:
3 - 6 hours
Book bans are hitting unprecedented highs, with PEN America reporting 10,046 instances of book bans in the 2023-2024 school year. These bans often target essential stories, with 44% of banned books featuring people and characters of color and 39% featuring LGBTQ+ people and characters.
But these stories matter. They help us see the world through different perspectives and understand the richness of the human experience.
That’s why over 25,000 of you have joined the movement, reading banned books and standing up for intellectual freedom in your schools and communities.
Want to Take Action?
Read one of the books from our Uncensored: The Best Banned Books of 2024 Reading List and share why you think this book shouldn't be banned. Then tell us how you’ll discuss in your community the value these books and stories have on society and you'll be entered for the opportunity to earn a $500 scholarship!