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Libraries push back as Banned Book Week 2026 begins
Original: 2026 Banned Book Week: how libraries are fighting back
Libraries are marking Banned Book Week 2026 by pushing back against the rising number of book challenges and removals in schools and public collections. Coverage highlights how librarians are organizing displays, advocacy campaigns and community programs to defend access to contested titles and keep challenged books available to readers.
Why now: Banned Book Week is drawing attention to ongoing book bans and library advocacy efforts.
librariesBanned Book WeekAmerican Library Association
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