Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to improve recycling in your community. Hey booklovers! Join the community of thousands of DoSomething members who are reading banned books and finding ways to advocate against censorship. We are inspired by the many young changemakers like you who have started their own banned book clubs in school, using social media to further inform others on the issue, and encouraging your besties to read your banned book recommendations.
More than 25, members have signed up for Uncensored so far, exploring coming of age stories, historical events, summer love, and more; all written by a diverse group of authors whose works have been stripped off library and school shelves.
According to PEN America, the organization has recorded 10, instances of book bans in the school year. Florida and Iowa together exceed over 8, instances of book bans since enacting state laws that require removal of certain books from schools and libraries. Join the movement to take a stand against censorship and book bans.
Read a banned book and reflect on how it inspires you β and all of us β to live life Uncensored! With the recent book bans occurring throughout the nation, we are seeing more and more stories of history and minority narratives being silenced. This award winning young adult novel centers around a biracial girl who examines her reality and struggles with her identity. Durrow sought to showcase the idea of Black identity and womanhood.
This novel was adapted into the film Precious which garnered critical acclaim, however it has also been banned and currently challenged in 11 school districts in Florida, Michigan, South Carolina, and Utah.
