Banned Books: Banned Books

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Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Typically (but not always) held during the last week of September, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.

Established December 1, 1967, the Office for Intellectual Freedom is charged with implementing ALA policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. The goal of the office is to educate librarians and the general public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in libraries.

A national American Libraries Association initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship.

Texas Freadom Fighters was founded by a group of Texas librarians to support intellectual freedom. "We believe in the right to read. We are committed to highlighting the positive work of librarians, speaking up in support of students and authors, and providing professional resources for those facing book challenges."

Founded in 1922, and headquartered in New York City, is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to raise awareness for the protection of free expression in the United States and worldwide through the advancement of literature and human rights.