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As a part of banned books week, the Law Library raffled off books that have faced significant challenges from those who wish to censor access.
The titles the Banned Book Committee chose this year are listed in the flyer below.
Banned Books Week Information:
Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week highlights the harms of censorship by focusing on efforts to remove or restrict access to books.
In 2023, the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom documented a record 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship, with a significant portion representing LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC voices.
The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is “Freed Between the Lines,” emphasizing the freedom found in books and the importance of the right to read.
For more information about the national Banned Books Week, visit the American Library Association.
The Winners
Hannah Hawley — Crank by Ellen Hopkins.
Lauree Anne De Mattos — tricks by Ellen Hopkins
Erika Elona — Kapaemahu by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, and Joe Wilson.
Zhan Cacho — Flamer by Mike Curato
Hannah Yi — Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gake, Illustrated by Mike Song