Banned Books Week 2026

NOVL Reads Banned Books

It’s officially Banned Books Week! And here at NOVL, we believe in supporting, reading, and sharing books that are banned and challenged. As book challenges and bans are on the rise, here are some books you can pick up today and support! The #1 Banned Book in America* *“2025-2026 Spotlight on School Book Bans,” PEN America Freedom to Read Program, “2025 Top 11 Most Challenged Books,” American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom

Banned Books Week 2026: Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read

Banned Books Week is Oct. 4–10, 2026, an annual observance that celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to attempts to remove or restrict access to books in libraries, schools and bookstores. This year’s theme is: “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” Books can entertain us, challenge us, introduce us to new ideas and help us better understand the world around us. Banned Books Week is a reminder that readers should have the opp…

Banned Books Week 2026

Banned Books Week is October 4–10, 2026. This week and beyond, we honor the stories that spark conversation, shine a light on injustice, and refuse to be silenced. We're highlighting 5 books that have been challenged or banned from schools and libraries across the US. Discover these important stories and why they still matter. The…