"From Bans to Celebrations: Banned Books Week Events Nationwide"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) initially banned all activities and messages associated with Banned Books Week, citing potential violations of North Carolina's new parents' bill of rights. However, CMS later reversed its decision, stating that it is a site-based decision and not a violation of the Parents' Bill of Rights. The American Library Association's Banned Books Week, which celebrates freedom to read and addresses attempts to censor books, has sparked controversy amid calls from parents' rights groups to remove or restrict certain books. The association has been criticized for defending books deemed inappropriate by some groups.