Family Reads: Banned and Challenged Books

Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024. At Hachette, we believe that no one should censor or control what is available for others to read. We strongly support our authors, as well as our various partners, in the fight against censorship and book bans.

FEATURED ACTIVITY

Your Freedom, Your Power Curriculum Guide

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BOOKS FOR LITTLE KIDS AGES 4-8

The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

BOOKS FOR MIDDLE GRADE AGES 8-12

CELEBRATE 30+ YEARS OF BRAIN QUEST!

Stimulate the mind in a fun, approachable way. Celebrate 30+ years of Brain Quest: check out the new look, new products, and new packaging with the same A+ content!

BOOKS FOR TEENS 13+

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

BOOKS TO READ TOGETHER

A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Caldecott Honor Book)

BOOKS FOR YOU

Brideshead Revisited (75th Anniversary Edition)

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Banned and Challenged Books

Hachette Book Group stands with our authors and illustrators, and with educators and librarians as we fight to protect the freedom to read, one of the most important foundations of a free society.

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Banned Books You NEED to Read

Do you remember that moment in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix when Umbridge prohibits Hogwarts students from possessing copies of The Quibbler after Harry gave an interview to Rita Skeeter? As Hermione wisely points out to a disgruntled Harry, “If she could have done one thing to make absolutely sure that every…

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