Banned Books Week October 5-11 is a celebration of your freedom to read whatever you choose. Stories let us see new perspectives, imagine different lives, and connect across differences. But every year, people you’ve never met try to take that choice away by banning books from schools and libraries. This week shines a spotlight on those attempts at censorship—and reminds us to defend our right to read, think, and decide for ourselves. Learn more about Banned Books Week on the