Combatting Book Bans
Learn more about how to fight back against censorship
Authors Against Censorship
Stephen King
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King has had several of his books banned including The Dead Zone and It. He tells kids, "Read whatever they're trying to keep out of your eyes and your brain, because that's exactly what you need to know."
Judy Blume
Blume writes about the trials and tribulations of adolescents. Her books Forever, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., and Blubber have all been banned numerous times. Though, she says, "It never stopped me from writing."
George M. Johnson
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George M. Johnson is best known for their book All boys Aren't Blue, which has been banned in numerous states. They have spoken strongly against censorship. In an interview with TIME, they called out the silence around book bans.
