Banned Books: Find Websites

American Library Association's website discussing the issues surrounding banned and challenged books.

Website providing general information about the annual celebration of the freedom to read, Banned Books Week.

Find out why some famous books were once challenged. Brief explanations as to the reasoning behind some content challenges are provided.

The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is a non-profit legal and educational organization affiliated with the American Library Association. FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information.

News, recent legal decisions, and links to specific anti-censorship projects; books, video games, and visual arts addressed, too.

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees our right to the freedom of speech and press. This version is annotated to provide the reader with further understanding of the document.