Start Reading Now: ‘Run: Book One’
Our latest Teen Banned Book Club pick is Run: Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin with art by L. Fury and Nate Powell. The book is available on Libby for unlimited download—no holds or wait times—for NYPL cardholders through February 28. Plus, download our free discussion guide and sign up for our book club event with the authors!
Book Club Event with Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell
Thurs, Feb 20 | 2:30 PM ET | 1:30 PM CT | 11:30 PM PT | Online
Join teens across the country to discuss 'Run: Book One' with author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell! Send us your questions for Andrew and Nate: freedomtoread@nypl.org and register for event reminders.
Get the Discussion Guide & More
Host your own book club with our free, downloadable discussion guide, and explore an array of other resources to help your community get involved in protecting the freedom to read!

Get the Book on Libby

Read with Us All Year Long!
Get ready for a full season of Teen Banned Book Club, featuring young adult graphic novels that have been the subject of bans or challenges. This year’s picks are:
- Run: Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by L. Fury and Nate Powell—available now!
- Go with the Flow by Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams
- The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
- Flamer by Mike Curato—watch the event!
Stay tuned for more information as titles become available!
More Book Club Resources
Looking for more books to read and discuss? Check out our previous book club titles and discussion guides, and watch our Banned Book Club events with the authors!
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‘Flamer’ by Mike Curato
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‘Cinderella Is Dead’ by Kalynn Bayron
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‘The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School’ by Sonora Reyes
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‘The Downstairs Girl’ by Stacey Lee
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'All American Boys' by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
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'Each of Us a Desert' by Mark Oshiro
Looking to Borrow More?
Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in New York State can borrow millions of physical and digital materials—including our book club selections—with a New York Public Library card. Get yours today!

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Coming Soon: Announcing Our Teen Art Contest Winners
We asked teens across the U.S. to make their voices heard in the conversation about book bans and censorship by creating original artwork for our National Teen Art Contest. The contest closed on December 6, 2024—stay tuned to find out the winning entries!
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