Join CPL for an all-ages celebration of Banned Books Week, September 23-29!
The 2018 Banned Books Week theme is, "Banning books silences stories," according to the Banned Books Week Coalition. We invite you to learn more about censorship, to support the freedom of access to diverse ideas and the authors who communicate them, and to exercise your freedom to read.
Books
Check out this list of frequently challenged or banned books for teens.
Events
We'll host events at branches around the city the week of September 23.
Banned Books Week “Selfie Stations”
Stop by any CPL location to take and share a photo of yourself holding your favorite banned book! Please share your photos and quotes on Twitter using @chipublib and @BannedBooksWeek or #chicagopubliclibrary, #bannedbooksweek and #UnbannedAtCPL.
Take Note of Your Freedom to Read at CPL
Last but not least, complete and share your thoughts about banned or challenged literature by completing and posting a Banned Books Week postcard at any CPL location.
