According to PEN America's latest report on book censorship, 874 different authors, 198 illustrators, and 9 translators have been banned – many who have been banned multiple times in various districts.⁠ ⁠ We want to thank these banned authors and acknowledge those who have supported the 826 Network. Read our full "Dear Banned Author" letter at https://bit.ly/3dwf2NU.⁠ ⁠ Join us by writing to your favorite banned author with @americanlibraryassociation's "Dear Banned Author" letter writing campaign! Share online with the hashtag #bannedbookweek and tag @826National and @uniteagainstbookbans