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This year, Banned Books Week feels different.

In an era of increasing censorship, it’s easy to feel powerless against those in control. That’s why we’re sharing these five simple steps that readers can take to preserve the right to read. With these actionable instructions in hand, you and your fellow readers have the opportunity to fight back. Scroll for impactful ways to make a difference — and don’t forget that true change happens all year round 📚✨

FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM TO READ: buy and read banned books. Stories have power when they're read and authors have power when they're supported.

FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM TO READ: talk about book bans. Talks about them with friends and family. Talk about them in online communities. Talk about them with people who read and people who don't.

FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM TO READ: build community. Join your local library community. Spend time with like-minded readers. Suggest a banned read for book club.

FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM TO READ: exercise autonomy. Allow individuals to make decisions about what they can read. Exercise YOUR right to read by embracing banned books.

FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM TO READ: engage locally. Start a petition. Contact your elected officials. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.

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