Did You Know that on our list of 50 of the Most Banned Books in America, THIRTY-FOUR of them are Young Adult books? Banned Books Week was at the beginning of October, but protecting the Freedom to Read doesn't have an expiration date! Teens: this month, we want to keep talking…
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The best way to fight book banning is to read banned books! Queens Public Library is joining libraries and readers across the country during Banned Books Week (October 1-7) and beyond to celebrate the Freedom to Read. Join us for our virtual and in-person programs, help us…
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2023 has seen a steep rise in book bans and censorship in classrooms, school libraries, and public libraries across the United States. Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are dedicated to free and open access to information and…
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Queens Public Library Observes Banned Books Week, October 1-7, with Author Talks, Open Mics, Book Lists and a Citywide Day of Action Celebrating the Freedom to Read  Queens, NY_Queens Public Library will defend the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 1-7, through…
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We're proud to continue the fight against censorship and spotlight banned books. We're inspired by this list of the 100 most popular banned and challenged books in circulation at Queens Public Library during the past decade. These stories will open your mind to new…
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