by PRH Intellectual Freedom Taskforce|July, 2026
As the number of books being challenged in schools and libraries continues to rise and federal budget cuts threaten the programs that support libraries nationwide, it’s more urgent now than ever that we publishers remain dedicated to protecting the right to read. Last year, PRH’s Intellectual Freedom Taskforce introduced the Banned on the Run 5K fundraiser and activity challenge as a way for our community to come together and take action.