It’s officially September, which means later this month readers around the country will be taking part in Banned Books Week. This annual event focuses on the value of “free and open access to information” and this year is focusing on efforts to the harms of censorship as part of their theme of Freed Between the Lines. Here we’ve rounded up 12 banned books gifts for yourself or your favorite bookish advocate.
While some creators of banned book merchandise donate profits to organizations fighting for the freedom to read, you can also give a gift directly to places such as the National Coalition Against Censorship, We Need Diverse Books, to classroom libraries through Donors Choose, and directly to affected authors by purchasing their books.
We agree with this sweatshirt 100%.
A patch ready to be ironed onto your favorite jacket or bookish tote.
Studies show the overwhelmingly positive impacts of reading diversely and this print knows it.
This sticker will remind anyone who reads it that libraries are meant for one and all.
If you’re looking for the perfect shirt to wear on Let Freedom Read Day, we’ve got you covered.
We love this simple (but effective) bookmark.
This sticker will look perfect on your e-reader.
This little dude sums it up best.
Treat Yourself
