I'm With the Banned
These are our favorite books have been challenged or banned for various reasons. Freedom to choose what you read is a precious thing to libraries and we encourage you to give these books a chance.
<p>Restricted in at least one school district as only ‘suitable for older readers’, despite it being read at the presidential inauguration.</p>
<p>Banned or challenged across the country, with one of the top complaints being it deals with domestic abuse.</p>
<p>Banned and challenged for violence, profanity, and promoting anti-police messaging.</p>
<p>Found in one school district, parents complained about the vulgar and graphic content.</p>
Not Gonna Hide My Pride
This list consists mostly of pictures books that explore Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ community. Visit the parades, learn the history, and more as you go through these colorful reads.
<p>This book is a Stonewall Book Award winner, and has wonderful Easter eggs throughout the book. At the end there is an explanation for some Easter eggs. We love a book that is entertaining and informative.</p>
<p>Some of the most beautiful art, capturing the spirit of Pride events.</p>
<p>Pride, puppies, and ABCs?! This book has it all, with adorable and colorful art that is sure to grab everyone’s attention. Each page has different things that relate to the letter of the page. See if you can find them all when you’re reading!</p>
<p>A beautiful book about different types of families, told from the playful view point of a child who is loving life. Queer parents, divorced parents, siblings raising siblings and more are all highlighted in this book.</p>