Books Belong Everywhere: Read Banned Books

Robin Wall Kimmerer on Banned Books

Protecting the freedom to read the books of our choice has never been more urgent or more critical. Simon & Schuster stands against book banning in all its forms and supports authors, librarians, educators, booksellers and readers who work to defend and expand access to books for all. During Banned Books Week and beyond, we honor the stories that stir conversation, spotlight injustice, and refuse to be silenced. This collection features books that have been banned, challenged, or restricted in schools and libraries across the country—often for confronting difficult truths or giving voice to marginalized communities. Reading these titles is an act of resistance, curiosity, and compassion. Explore the books that provoke thought, ignite debate, and uphold your right to read.

Explore the Simon & Schuster titles that have been targeted for removal from bookshelves around the nation.

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Resources

If you are faced with a book ban or challenge in your community, here are helpful resources for support.

We stand with and support several organizations in their efforts against book bans.

Discuss these banned books with these helpful reading guides.

Explore a curated list of books that have been targeted for removal from bookshelves around the nation.

Banned & Challenged Books by Author

Holly Black

Judy Blume

Deb Caletti

Cassandra Clare

Sharon M. Draper

Abbi Glines

Jenny Han

Colleen Hoover

Ellen Hopkins

Shaun D. Hutchinson

Stephen King

Jodi Picoult

Jason Reynolds

Amy Reed

Neal Shusterman

Scott Westerfeld

Banned & Challenged Books by Category

Picture Books

Middle Grade

Young Adult & Teen

Fiction

Nonfiction

Audiobooks

Picture Books

Middle Grade

Young Adult & Teen Fiction

Young Adult & Teen Nonfiction

Fiction

Nonfiction

Audiobooks

Entire collections of authors' works have been removed from school libraries. Discover some of our frequently challenged authors.

Holly Black

Judy Blume

Deb Caletti

Cassandra Clare

Sharon M. Draper

Abbi Glines

Jenny Han

Colleen Hoover

Ellen Hopkins

Shaun D. Hutchinson

Stephen King

Jodi Picoult

Amy Reed

Jason Reynolds

Neal Shusterman

Scott Westerfeld

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Why These Books Matter:

They explore complex themes like race, gender, sexuality, and identity
They’ve been challenged or banned in schools, libraries, or public discourse
They promote critical thinking and civic awareness
They give voice to underrepresented authors and communities
They remind us why the freedom to read is worth protecting