get banned BOOKS.
We provide free books to teachers and school librarians across the United States, helping to build classroom libraries and get books into the hands of students who need them most. Through generous donations and partnerships, we've distributed over 10,000 books to classrooms nationwide, focusing on areas where school funding and access to books are limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Complete our online request form detailing the books you need, your school information, and how the books will be used in your classroom or library.
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Currently, employed teachers and librarians at accredited K-12 schools in the United States can request books, in addition to community leaders. You'll need to verify your employment using your school or community email address.
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Each person can request up to 50 books per semester, subject to availability.
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We offer a variety of new and gently used books for all grade levels. Our inventory changes frequently based on donations and available funding. We process requests for specific books more quickly than asks with no titles in mind.
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The books are free, and we cover shipping costs within the United States.
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Once your request is approved, books typically ship within 2-3 weeks. Processing time may be longer during peak periods (back-to-school, end of semester). Our team will contact you with updates if we can support your request.
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You can join our waitlist for specific titles or browse alternative suggestions. We'll notify you when requested books become available.
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We verify employment through email addresses and may contact school or community administration for confirmation.
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Yes, you can request up to 50 copies of the same title for classroom sets, subject to availability.
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You can modify or cancel your request within 48 hours of submission by contacting our team at hello@bannedbooksbookclub.com.
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Yes, you can submit new requests as long as previous requests have been fulfilled and used as intended.