Across the United States, over 2,500 books have vanished from school shelves in recent years, labeled banned, restricted, or challenged, leaving millions of students without access. Unsurprisingly, the targeted themes align with familiar right-wing scapegoats: LGBTQ+ stories, Black history, and women’s empowerment—cutting off young people from forming their own views on vital social topics. Through a poetic blend of young readers and authors, THE ABCs OF BOOK BANNING amplifies the voices of those affected, offering a spark of hope via the sharp, curious perspectives of the next generation.