A dazzling YA anthology that spotlights the transformative power of books while equipping teens to fight for the freedom to read,featuring the voices of 15 diverseaward-winning authors and illustrators. Books are disappearing from shelves across the country. What does this mean for authorsillustratorsand—most crucially—for young readers? This bold collection of fictionmemoirpoetrygraphic narrativesessaysand other genres explores book bans through various lensesand empowers teens to fight back. From moving personal accounts to clever comebacks aimed at censorshipfifteen legendary YA authors and illustrators confront the high-stakes question of what is lost when books are kept from teens. Contributors include Elana K. ArnoldNikki GrimesEllen HopkinsKelly JensenBrendan KielyMaia KobabeBill KonigsbergKyle LukoffMariNaomiTrung Lê NguyễnAshley Hope PérezIsabel QuinteroTraci SorellRobin Stevensonand Padma Venkatraman; the collection is a star-studded must-read that packs strength and power into every last word. Striking illustrations from Ignatz-nominated artist Debbie Fong pair perfectly with the searingimpactful narrative. Resources include tips from the Vandegrift Banned Book Club and other teen activistsas well as extensive recommended book listsa How to Start Your Own Little Free Library flierand more.