Books Banned In 2024. Ala is also pleased to debut the theme for banned books week 2024, “freed between the lines,” which honors the ways in which books bring us freedom and that. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all.

Book bans are on the rise in classrooms and libraries across the country. The theme of this year’s event is freed between the lines.