In the past few years, there have been more censorship attempts than at any time since the American Library Association began tracking it decades ago.
Though books continue to be banned, many books remain on the shelves of libraries because of the efforts of librarians and teachers who fight for our right to read. We celebrate Banned Books Week and salute all who work tirelessly on behalf of readers and writers.
Banned Books Week is September 18-24, 2022. We invite you to browse a compilation of HarperCollins titles (adult and children's) that have been banned and/or challenged. These books range from classics like To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee to contemporary works like The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
Unite Against Book Bans is a national campaign to protect the rights of everyone to access a variety of books, in libraries and elsewhere. HarperCollins is a proud partner of this program.
If you're looking for additional resources to fight against censorship, check out the ALA's Banned and Challenged Books page.