Here at HBW we celebrate banned and challenged books at Banned Books Week, and the right to read every day! Please check out this list of resources we have compiled about banned books, especially those written by authors of color and those that center on characters of color.

“Books by People of Color Are Disproportionately Likely to Be Banned”

“[Why Diverse Books are Commonly Banned]“

“What the List of Most Banned Books Says About Our Society’s Fears“

“[Closing the Diversity Gap in Young Adult Literature]“

“11 Banned Books by Women to Read Right Now“

“24 Most Controversial Books of All Time“

“[Banned Books That Shaped America]“

“[KU Libraries partner for Banned Book Week event]“

“How Banning Books Marginalizes Children“

“Banned Books Week Puts Spotlight on Diversity in Literature“

“Challenge What You Know About Banned Books Week“

“Banned Books Week 2016: the 10 most challenged titles“

“Texas prisons ban ‘The Color Purple’ and book about Jackie Robinson but not ‘Mein Kampf’“