Censorship Is So 1984 Bookmark

Book bans are real. The escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country has made George Orwell’s cautionary tale 1984 a prescient warning about the dangers of censorship. 

“Censorship Is So 1984” reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, and that censorship has no place in contemporary society.  “Read for Your Rights” is a call to action that demands we not only exercise our own right to read but also defend that right for all readers. 

These materials will remind your communities about the dangers of censorship and the importance of protecting the right to read during Banned Books Week® (October 5-11, 2025) and beyond. Learn more at ala.org/bbooks 

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