By The Violet Fox Bookshop
Book challenges, bans, and censorship are on the rise. Having the freedom to read and access to books is fundamental. Fight censorship and read one of these banned books! All of the books on this list have been challenged (meaning people tried to get the book banned), was banned in the past, or are currently banned & censored in the United States and/or other countries. This list includes books banned in 2025, as well as books challenged and banned in previous years. This list is compiled from multiple sources, all of which are listed at the bottom of this page. Check back often as this list is updated on a regular basis (as books continue to be challenged and removed from public libraries and schools across the United States). Our list of Sources is at the bottom/end of this list.
To learn more about book bans, challenges, and other forms of censorship, we recommend checking out the following resources:
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By The Violet Fox Bookshop
Book challenges, bans, and censorship are on the rise. Having the freedom to read and access to books is fundamental. Fight censorship and read one of these banned books! All of the books on this list have been challenged (meaning people tried to get the book banned), was banned in the past, or are currently banned & censored in the United States and/or other countries. This list includes books banned in 2025, as well as books challenged and banned in previous years. This list is compiled from multiple sources, all of which are listed at the bottom of this page. Check back often as this list is updated on a regular basis (as books continue to be challenged and removed from public libraries and schools across the United States). Our list of Sources is at the bottom/end of this list.
To learn more about book bans, challenges, and other forms of censorship, we recommend checking out the following resources:
Kurt Vonnegut
Paperback
$18.00
$16.74
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