Free Resources and Support for Fighting Book Bans
We Stand with the Banned
Banned Books Week (October 4-10) is a great opportunity to facilitate conversation in your school and library about censorship. We at Penguin Random House fervently oppose attempts at censorship because we believe that books make us better, and students in particular deserve access to a wide range of perspectives.
Featured Collection
October is LGBTQ History Month
LGBTQ History Month is a time dedicated to the celebration and teaching of LGBTQ history, achievements, influence, and icons. We’ve gathered a collection of stories spanning age categories, formats, and genres that celebrate the amazing diversity and incredible history of the queer community.
Author Spotlight
E. Lockhart
E. Lockhart is a Printz Award honoree, National Book Award finalist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Known for their shocking (and often emotionally devastating) twists, Lockhart’s stories captivate readers with their masterful storytelling and their unflinching yet sensitive examination of themes like loss, grief, identity, privilege, and mental health.
Featured Resources
Explore thoughtful and timely free resources for your classroom or library featuring discussion questions, curriculum connections, videos, and printable activities.
Marionetta
Encourage thoughtful conversation and critical thinking with these engaging discussion questions and extension activities for Marionetta.
Dasia (Forever)
Discussion questions and extension activities for before, during, and after reading Dasia (Forever) by Nic Stone.
The Neverfear
Inspire thoughtful conversation and engage readers with discussion questions and extension activities for The Neverfear by Katherine Rundell, the third book in the bestselling Impossible Creatures series.
The Phantom Tollbooth
Educators’ Guide for The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer featuring discussion questions, journal prompts, activities, and quick lessons.
Blood at the Root
Educators’ Guide for Blood at the Root featuring discussion questions, conversation starters, and a letter from the author.
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