This site is dedicated to showcasing books that have faced censorship or attempts at censorship. It offers information about these contested books, links to discussions, and sources where they can be borrowed or purchased. Some of these banned books are available to read online for free through The Online Books Page. The site’s most recent update marks the beginning of its availability for Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, providing a more dynamic and continuously updated platform than the previous static version initiated in 1994. It is open to visitor comments and suggestions for continual development.
Highlighted books that recently faced bans include “His Name Is George Floyd,” “Beloved,” “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” and “Gender Queer: A Memoir.” The site also offers access to classic banned books like “Family Limitation,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and works by Shakespeare and Aristophanes. Users can explore a wide range of categories such as language, politics, and religion. Banned Books Week 2024, scheduled from September 22-28, encourages support for access to these books, providing guidance on where and how to find them. The site is curated by John Mark Ockerbloom and is part of The Online Books Page collection.