Banned Book Resources for Book Clubs and Classroom Discussions

In a world increasingly wary of uncomfortable truths, the Institute for Common Power believes in the right to read freely. We also believe that banning books is anathema to democracy. As with our overall organizational mission of safeguarding the vote, we also hold true that safeguarding the diversity of ideas is essential to a just and inclusive democracy.

The Institute believes in the enduring power of books to provoke thought, challenge norms, and broaden perspectives. To this, several of our Institute Educator Ambassadors have created study and discussion guides for banned books. Please use them and share them widely.

Click on the image of a book below to access the guides.