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Banned and Challenged Books

Read a Banned Book!

Celebrate the freedom to read and enter to win prizes!

How it works:

  • Read a book that has been banned or challenged (at other libraries). Need inspiration? Check out the top ten most challenged books of 2023 and the archive of frequently banned or challenged books.
  • Let us know the book you read by filling out an entry form online or at the Library.
  • Every book you read and submit is another chance to win a library prize pack.
  • Celebrate the free and open access to information valued by Metro State and Saint Paul Public Library.
  • Let’s see how many books we can read as a community in September and share why these books belong in ALL libraries!

Entries must be received by October 1, 2024 - but we support reading banned books year-round!

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