Let Books Be Poster by Hyesu Lee
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Banned Books Week®
October 4–10, 2026
A handful of people should not be allowed to dictate what the rest of us can read! Organized groups have used fear and disinformation to silence stories and remove books from our libraries, schools, and bookstores. Why can’t they just let books be?
Books are for everyone. Books should be read. Books should be uncensored. Together, we can protect the freedom to read. We must Let Books Be.
The struggle against book bans is too immense to capture with just one image. So, this year’s Banned Books Week campaign features three illustrations from award-winning artists that elevate the ways in which libraries and access to information enrich our lives.
Use this powerful illustration by LoveIs Wise to engage your community during Banned Books Week and beyond! Learn more at ala.org/bbooks
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