Banned Together - Our Fight for Readers' Rights

A dazzling YA anthology that spotlights the transformative power of books while equipping teens to fight for the freedom to read, featuring the voices of 15 diverse, award-winning authors and illustrators. Books are disappearing from shelves across the country.; What does this mean for authors, illustrators, and--most crucially--for young readers?; This bold collection of fiction, memoir, poetry, graphic narratives, essays, and other genres explores book bans through various lenses, and empowers teens to fight back. From moving personal accounts to clever comebacks aimed at censorship, fifteen legendary YA authors and illustrators confront the high-stakes question of Contributors include Elana K. Arnold, Nikki Grimes, Ellen Hopkins, Kelly Jensen, Brendan Kiely, Maia Kobabe, Bill Konigsberg, Kyle Lukoff, MariNaomi, Trung Lê Nguyễn, Ashley Hope Pérez, Isabel Quintero, Traci Sorell, Robin Stevenson, and Padma Venkatraman; the collection is a star-studded must-read that packs strength and power into every last word.; Striking illustrations from Ignatz-nominated artist Debbie Fong pair perfectly with the searing, impactful narrative. Resources include tips from the Vandegrift Banned Book Club and other teen activists, as well as extensive recommended book lists, a How to Start Your Own Little Free Library flier, and more.

Product details

• Authors: Elana K Arnold, Elana K. Arnold, Debbie Fong, Nikki Grimes, Ellen Hopkins, Kelly Jensen, Brendan Kiely, Maia Kobabe, Bill Konigsberg, Kyle Lukoff, MariNaomi, Trung Lê Nguyên, Ashley Hope PAcrez, Ashley Hope Perez, Ashley Hope Pérez, Isabel Quintero, Traci Sorell, Robin Stevenson
• Publisher: Holiday house publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.03.2025
• EAN: 9780823458301
• ISBN: 978-0-8234-5830-1
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 218 mm x 23 mm
• Subject: Children's and young people's books