Banned Books Week 2024

Banned Books Week 2024. Banned books week is one week during the year that shines a light directly on book banning and censorship. Banned books week began in 1982 as a response to a rise in censorship and the growing number of challenged books within libraries, schools, and bookstores.

Launched in 1982, banned books week brings together the entire book community and is typically held each. The theme of this year’s event is freed between the lines.