Introducing the Bookshelf Initiative | Banned Camp

This is a bonus episode, not a chapter. Jennifer and Dan are launching something new called the Bookshelf Initiative: every quarter, Banned Camp is giving away a full set of every banned book they've ever covered on the show to one nominated high school librarian. Here's how it works and how to nominate someone before nominations close. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books chapter by chapter. We don't read ahead. Things To Listen For: Why eleven seasons of banned books turned into a plan to actually give the books away Why this round is scoped to high school librarians specifically, and how that ties back to what's on the shelf, including The Handmaid's Tale The one thing they're looking for in a nominee: someone who's fought a book challenge, or is just quietly doing great work while people try to make their job harder How short the nomination actually is (school, one line on why, your name and email, no essay required) Why you don't need to know the librarian's name to nominate their school The full timeline: nominations close September 21, a winner gets picked the following week, and the winner is announced during Banned Books Week, October 4 to 10, the same week the books ship A shoutout to the free-expression and library organizations helping spread the word, who'll get named by name when the winner is announced How to nominate a librarian for the Bookshelf Initiative Nominations are open now through September 21 at bannedcamppodcast.com/the-bookshelf-initiative. It takes about ninety seconds. Jennifer and Dan go through every nomination themselves and pick a winner September 22 through 28, then announce it in a special bonus episode during Banned Books Week. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts Rate, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts to help other scary book people find us! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-camp-banned-books-comedy-and-free-speech-vs/id1676866857 Disclaimer Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment, in accordance with fair use guidelines. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Margaret Atwood, her estate, or the publishers of The Handmaid's Tale. Any monetization of the podcast is separate from the copyrighted material discussed. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Bookshelf Initiative? The Bookshelf Initiative is a new quarterly giveaway from Banned Camp. Every quarter, the show donates a full set of every banned book it has ever covered to one nominated high school librarian. The flagship round happens every October, timed to Banned Books Week. How do I nominate a librarian for the Bookshelf Initiative? Visit bannedcamppodcast.com/the-bookshelf-initiative and submit the school, one line on why, and your name and email. You don't need to know the librarian's name. Nominations for the first round close September 21, 2026. Topics Covered: Bookshelf Initiative, Banned Camp, banned books, book donation, high school librarians, Banned Books Week, book bans, censorship, nominate a librarian, banned books podcast