In my years of experience arguing with people on the internet about censorship (this is not a satisfying or recommended activity), one of the most important things I’ve learned is that nearly 100% of people think other people are trying to silence their points of view. Around 4% think that “their side” is trying to do the same. Of course, the reality is that while I would argue that one side is guiltier than the other, they’re all guilty. Plenty of guilt to go around! In this rundown of nonfiction books about censorship, I’ve tried to bring different perspectives and various formats. While some of the books on this list were written decades ago, the methods and results of censorship continue.
Nonfiction Books About Censorship
Stay tuned to Book Riot to learn about other upcoming nonfiction books about censorship, including Wake Now In The Fire, a graphic nonfiction book written by Jarrett Dapier and illustrated by AJ Dungo. Planned as a 2023 release, the book follows a group of Chicago teens as they fight back against the banning of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
