Join CBW in celebrating our right to read this week! What is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week brings together libraries, booksellers, teachers, and readers to celebrate the freedom to access ideas, a fundamental right that belongs to everyone. What is a book ban? A book ban happens when materials are challenged and then removed from shelves & classrooms. Why do books get banned? Books are challenged over sexual content, profanity, age appropriateness, violence, religious viewpoints, LGBTQ+ content, political bias, drug and alcohol use, and much more. These materials are typically challenged with best intentions by parents, administrators, or staff who have concerns. Politicians, political organizations, and religious groups have also targeted reading materials. Are books really still banned? YES! Every year, the ALA tracks hundreds of challenges to books in schools and libraries all over the United States, and estimates that the unreported number of challenges is significan...