Celebrating Banned Books Week

banned books week image

Join the entire book community and celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. During September 22-28, 2019, members of the book community will unite to highlight the value of free and open access to information. The movement was originally sparked by a surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, libraries, and bookstores during the early 1980s. This year's theme is "Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark." Help "Keep the Light On" by checking out the top 11 most challenged books of 2018.         

Upcoming Event

South Carolina Center for the Book

Speaker at the Center Series: Tom Poland & Robert Clark

July 24, 2024, 2:00 PM


Join us at the SC Center for the Book for the latest installment of the Speaker at the Center series with author Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark. The two have partnered to explore South Carolina through words and pictures in many publications and will speak on this topic.