Get your students inspired to read this fall during National Literacy Month, happening all of September. This year we’re celebrating diverse literature that sparks children’s imagination, builds empathy, helps them understand and manage their emotions, and broadens their mindset. Part of National Literacy Month is Banned Books Week, happening September 18 – 24. This year’s theme is “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.” This year has been a challenging year filled with book banning, making National Literacy Month and Banned Books Week arguably more important to shedding light on stories that broaden our horizons. Want to read a banned book? Check out some reading lists below.
Banned from Schools in 2022
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/04/28/book-banned-why-locations/
Top 10 challenged books of 2021
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
Banned books for Pre-K – 4
https://www.teachervision.com/childrens-book/banned-or-challenged-books-grades-pre-k4
16 banned books to read before 12th grade
30 Banned Children’s Books Everyone Needs To Read
Tell us what’s on your reading list this year. Share in the comments below.
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