10/04/2026
As we celebrate
Let’s be mindful of the facts … American Library Association estimates 4,235 titles have been banned or challenged. 92% by organized groups, government officials, or decision makers other than parents. 40% of titles challenged represent, “lived experiences and lives of LBGTQIA+ individuals and people of color.” Historical banning has taken place in Florida, Tennessee, and Texas, with Iowa, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Utah following close behind.
I deliberately and regularly curate our Little Free Library
to include banned and challenged authors, books, and topics. As an avid reader, a healthcare professional, an educator, grandmother with a grandson in TN, and a resident of TX THIS MATTERS! 🚫📚
How can we all help prevent further banning of books and have our freedom to read be just that?!?
Local Action & Advocacy:
👊🏽🏫 School & Library Boards - attend local meetings!!
🗞️Local Newspapers - write letter, send emails
🗳️ Electoral Engagement - ask local & state candidates their position on reading freedom and first amendment rights before casting your vote
🏡🐩📚Community Support -
Visit Frodo’s Little Free Library and other little free libraries!
Read & Share, Borrow, Donate, Gift, Purchase challenged books to support publishers, and librarians to show these titles have strong community value!
🍎📝 Educator/Author Support
Send thank-you notes and emails to authors, teachers, librarians who face professional pressure and backlash for inclusive materials.
These are just a fraction of the banned books we have shared, or still have in our inventory to share. Looking for a particular title? Leave a note in the guest book or message on FB or IG!
