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Amnesty’s Banned Books Week Solidarity Campaign

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Friday 2nd October, 2026

For Banned Books Week 2026, Amnesty International USA is spotlighting writers, journalists and activists facing threats or imprisonment around the world. It pairs each case with relevant book lists and invites students and local groups to send carefully vetted solidarity cards directly to those at risk—connecting book censorship with the real people who face harm for what they write or publish.

Why it worked: It hijacked a timely calendar moment with consent-verified human cases plus an actionable act (solidarity cards), turning abstract censorship into consequences.

The lesson: Consider pegging your pitch to a national week, add consented human cases, and include a safe, specific action the public can take.

Amnesty International USA
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Publication Headline Date
amnestyusa.org Amnesty's Banned Books Week Tuesday 13th June, 2023
amnestyusa.org Amnesty International’s Banned Books Week Booklist | Amnesty International USA Thursday 11th September, 2025
amnestyusa.org Banned Books Week 2026 | Amnesty International USA Tuesday 16th June, 2026
publishersweekly.com The 2026 Freedom to Read Issue Friday 2nd October, 2026
publishersweekly.com Amnesty International Urges Solidarity During Banned Books Week Thursday 8th October, 2026
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