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An illustration of Ray Bradbury's novel 'Fahrenheit 451' with flames burning the bottom cover.

Why Everyone Needs To Read ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Right Now

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

Ray Bradbury’s dystopian future may be closer than you think.…

April 5, 2023

An illustration for an article about book bans.

Book Bans Are Hurting America

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The U.S. is supposedly built on a platform of free speech, but some Americans want to promote censorship.…

July 4, 2022

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week Asks You To Discover Your Right to Read

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

This special time highlights the power of language to challenge our social, political and cultural assumptions.…

October 17, 2020