A word graphic reads: Freedom to Read Week (February 22 to February 28, 2026) L'image lit : Semaine de la liberté d’expression (Du 22 février au 28 février 2026)
Celebrating and defending intellectual freedom is so important! Thanks to everyone who took part in #FTRW26 this year. Our #FreedomToRead matters, and we can’t wait to see you next year, February 21-27!
Thank you to all who took part in Freedom to Read Week, and congratulations to our lucky winners of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! Your involvement helped Canadians reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom and helped raise awareness. See you again next year for more fun! #FTRW26
A word graphic reads: Freedom to Read Week (February 22 to February 28, 2026) L'image lit : Semaine de la liberté d’expression (Du 22 février au 28 février 2026)
That's a wrap on #FTRW26! Thank you to all the partners - Library and Archives Canada, Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Book and Periodical Council - who came together to celebrate our #FreedomToRead.
It’s the final day of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26
"Stay Up” by Saskatchewan author Khodi Dill has been banned from US Department of Defense schools for promoting discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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These are the most challenged items in Canadian libraries in 2025, according to a study by the Centre for Free Expression.
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#FTRW26 #FreedomToRead
It’s day 6 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26
"When A Bully Is President” by Maya Gonzalez has been banned from Department of Defense schools across the US for promoting discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Family Matters is a powerful exploration of aging, responsibility, and the quiet complexities of family life.
During Freedom to Read Week, we celebrate stories like this that invite empathy, reflection, and meaningful conversation.
🌐 Learn more: www.freedomtoread.ca
#FreedomToRead #FTRW26
Intellectual freedom is the key to unlocking ideas that challenge, inspire & transform.🔑
This week, we mark Freedom to Read Week — Semaine de la liberté d’expression, a time to reaffirm that access to diverse ideas is essential to research, teaching, and learning.🔓
#FTRWeek #FTRW26 #FreedomToRead
It’s day 5 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26
"Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel has been banned and challenged in libraries and schools for LGBTQIA+ content, sexual imagery, and mental health discussions.
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📚 Celebrating #FreedomtoRead Week with MORRIS MICKLEWHITE AND THE TANGERINE DRESS, written by Christine Baldacchino and illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant
💬 Have you read MORRIS MICKLEWHITE AND THE TANGERINE DRESS?
🔗 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/rkut50YliWv #KidLit #BookSky #FTRW26
This week is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. We stand with other organizations to champion intellectual freedom, and to protect our freedom to read. Learn how you can get involved: freedomtoread.ca/freedom-to-r... #FreedomToRead #FTRW26
It’s day 4 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26
"The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch has been banned and challenged across North America for subversion of traditional gender roles and use of the word "bum."
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It’s Freedom To Read Week, an annual event that encourages us to reaffirm our commitment to critical thinking, intellectual freedom, & education.
The freedom to read can never be taken for granted, even in Canada. Keep the conversation going—and keep reading!
#FTRW26 #FreedomToRead
It's Freedom to Read Week in Canada. 📚💪📚
Now more than ever we need to stand against censorship and support intellectual freedom! #FTRW26 #FreedomToRead
We’re proud to celebrate this year’s Freedom to Read Week #FTRW26 and reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom! 📚 💪
Protect your freedom to read by learning about challenged books and finding ways to get involved #FreedomToRead
Visit freedomtoread.ca to learn more.
Freedom to read week Thinking out loud together: Why civil discourse matters more than ever
Join us for an inspiring presentation by author and professor Randy Boyagoda—Thinking Out Loud Together: Why Civil Discourse Matters More Than Ever.
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Semaine de la liberté d’expression Réfléchir collectivement à haute voix : Pourquoi le débat public est plus important que jamais
Joignez-vous à nous pour un exposé inspirant de l’auteur et professeur Randy Boyagoda: Réfléchir collectivement à haute voix: Pourquoi le débat public est plus important que jamais.
www.canada.ca/fr/bibliothe...
#SemaineDeLaLibertéDExpression2026 #FTRW26
It’s day 3 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26
"Underground to Canada” by Barbara Smucker has been challenged in Canadian schools and libraries for its depiction of slavery and the use of racial slurs.
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The text reads Freedom to Read Week and Semaine de la liberte d'expression. The graphic features a cartoon figure holding a key with locked books all around.
Freedom to Read Week (Feb 22-28, 2026) is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. #FTRW26 #FreedomToRead Learn more at www.freedomtoread.ca
Newspaper clippings surround the book THIS ONE SUMMER, published by Groundwood Books for Freedom to Read Week. The headlines read that Minnesota school's ban on graphic novel draws free-speech protests, and that graphic novel 'This One Summer' tops 2016 most challenged book list.
✨ Continuing our celebration of #FreedomToRead Week with THIS ONE SUMMER, written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki 📚
🔗 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/vbEr50Ykx2j #FTRW26 #BookSky #BannedBooks
A word graphic reads: Freedom to Read Week (February 22 to February 28, 2026) L'image lit : Semaine de la liberté d’expression (Du 22 février au 28 février 2026)
Our #FreedomToRead Day of Action was truly inspiring! Thank you to everyone who participated. Let's maintain that momentum! #FTRW26 runs all week, so keep sharing!
yellow background with 3 books from trace press: Tamil Terrains, River in an Ocean & Arabic, between Love & War. 15% off Feb 23-28 for Language Advocacy Day & Freedom to Read Week.
Join us this week to read & resist all those who wish to enforce monolingualism & monoculturalism, eurocentric nationalisms, & heteronormative & regressive gendering.
Visit tracepress.org for 15% off all our books
To learn more: languageadvocacyday.org & freedomtoread.ca
#LAD26
#FTRW26
This #FreedomToRead Week, we’re joining organizations across Canada to champion intellectual freedom! 📚💡💪 Learn about challenged books and how you can take action at freedomtoread.ca #FTRW26
📚 We stand with libraries across Canada to reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom during this year's Freedom to Read Week!
▶ See a list of 41 Challenged Publications at www.freedomtoread.ca/resources/41...
#FreedomToRead #FTRW26 #BannedBooks
Library and Archives Canada🍁
Take part in a captivating evening, hosted by author and journalist Sébastien Pierroz, with the theme Talking to Each Other: The Importance of Civil Dialogue in an Era of Division.
canada.ca/en/library-a...
#FTRW26
So excited to play this game - perfect timing for Freedom to Read Week in Canada! #FTRW26
📚 It’s #FreedomToRead week!
🔗 Learn more about these books on our website: https://houseofanansi.com #FTRW26 #BookSky #KidLit #YA #KidLitArt
We stand with libraries across Canada to reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom during this year’s Freedom to Read Week!💪
Protect your freedom to read by learning how books are being challenged and discover how you can get involved.
Visit freedomtoread.ca #FTRW26 #FreedomToRead
