About The Banned Books Society

about the book

On the night of the blue moon, at nine and three-quarters, while pigs still dream and the colors get ready to speak… the door appears.

The Banned Books Society invites readers into a hidden library that opens only once a year. Guided by a librarian narrator, you’ll meet the stories they called too loud, too bold, too true and the characters they tried to silence. Blending poetic narration with real quotes from banned books, this 32-page illustrated picture book is both a thrilling adventure and a powerful tool for sparking conversations about censorship, courage, and the freedom to read.

Perfect for Banned Books Week, this story inspires conversations about censorship, courage, and the importance of knowledge. Designed for middle grade readers, it’s also a powerful classroom resource for educators, librarians, and book lovers of all ages.

Look inside

Spread Excerpt 1:
“Follow the trail of paperbacks, past words they said were too wild, too loud, too mischievous. But still, they whisper from the margins: ‘Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty’ (Matilda, Roald Dahl).

Spread Excerpt 2:
“Even when banned, burned, or buried, a story never truly vanishes. It waits. It watches. It returns.”

Spread Excerpt 3:
“Not everyone is invited. But you? Your invitation was written the day you turned your first page.”

About the author

Chelsea Winters is an educator, librarian, and advocate for literary freedom with over a decade of experience in schools. She holds master’s degrees in Library Science & Educational Technology and Educational Leadership.

As a teacher and librarian, Chelsea built spaces where students felt seen, stories were celebrated, and curiosity was never censored. Today, she brings that same mission to her writing—protecting stories, amplifying diverse voices, and empowering the next generation of readers.