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Why Recognizing Banned Books Week Matters
Why Recognizing Banned Books Week Matters
Because reading gives us freedom.
When books are banned, voices are silenced and perspectives disappear.
Banned Books Week reminds us that every reader deserves choice, and every story—especially the uncomfortable ones—helps us grow, question, and imagine a better world.
Art Installation: What the Wings Represent
Art Installation: What the Wings Represent
Made from banned and recycled pages by Ms. VanIwarden and sixth grade students, these wings remind us:
Words have power.
Stories can’t be silenced.
Books help us rise above fear and ignorance.
Reading lets us see from new heights.
Reflection
Reflection
How has a book ever changed the way you think?
What story made you feel seen or understood?
What book would you recommend to help others see the world differently?
"I would recommend Six of Crows, it's really good." Amelia W.
"The Unwanted" changed the way I think about other people and their feelings." Emily B.
"The book I am Malala made me feel more grateful for living in America, and more aware about world events." Kaya S.
"Paper Things." Emily F.
"Something Like Home." MacKenna E.
"Ground Zero made me think differently about how there isn't just one perspective." Sophia V.
"The Unwanted" changed the way I think about love and art." Viv E.
"Wings of Fire." Rhys K.
"The freedom to think for yourself and read what you want--no one else gets to tell you what to and not to read." Wynnie C.
"A book has changed me by using my mind and exploring." Ella G.
"A book has made me change the way I think by thinking before I speak and has really helped me!" Amelia B.
"I read a 1,000 page book and it changed me because I realized I could do it and I can read well!" Jonah B.
"The poem, "Violin", it tells you to never give up." Lennon G.
"I would recommend The Honest Truth to change how people believe in themselves." Maggie M.
"Freak the Mighty changed how I see disabilities." Ula F.
"Books make you more empathetic and consider other people's POV." Mikah R.
"Drama gives a cool perspective on a teen's life." Audrey T.
"I would recommend The Hate U Give." Georgia M.
"Heartstopper about gay/lesbian couples and accepting them." Sayge D.
"I would recommend The Wild Robot because it helped me realize that I shouldn't change who I am and that I must accept myself." Grayson J.
The Banned Books Contest
The Banned Books Contest
Pirates celebrated Banned Books Week with a fun library contest! Each day featured a mysterious banned book to identify—from Where’s Waldo to Frankenstein! Students dropped their guesses in the bucket for a chance to win handmade prizes from Ms. Brinza.
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