Books Unbanned is a special program by Brooklyn Public Library that gives free digital library cards to teens and young adults ages 13-21 anywhere in the United States. With this card, young people can access thousands of e-books and audiobooks online, including many books that are being banned or challenged in schools and libraries across the country. As book bans increase nationwide, many young people are losing access to stories that reflect their identities, histories, and experiences.
This program fights censorship by making sure teens can still read diverse books that help them learn about themselves and the world. The digital library card works through apps like Libby, giving young readers free access to materials that might not be available in their local libraries. This initiative supports free speech, civic education, and youth leadership by ensuring the next generation can read freely and think critically.
Young people can sign up online to get their free card and start accessing books immediately. The program represents a bold stand against censorship and promotes the idea that all young people deserve access to diverse stories and information, no matter where they live.