Some books change minds. Some books shake the status quo. Some books get banned. The Banned Authors deck highlights writers whose words were considered...
Some books change minds. Some books shake the status quo. Some books get banned. The Banned Authors deck highlights writers whose words were considered too dangerous, too radical, or too ahead of their time. From censored novels to forbidden philosophies, this deck explores the stories behind the voices that refused to be silenced.
Use it to spark conversations, discover new perspectives, or dive into the reasons why certain ideas are seen as threats. Whether you’re a lifelong reader, an educator, or just someone who loves a good controversy, these cards are a gateway to the books they didn’t want you to read.
This deck includes 63 featured authors, each falling under one of six banning themes:
• Political Dissidents – Writers whose words challenged authority and governments.
• Moral Panic – Books that ignited fear over shifting social norms.
• Religious Controversy – Works banned for questioning or clashing with dominant religious beliefs.
• Racial & Social Critique – Authors who exposed injustices and inequalities.
• Counterculture & Rebellion – Voices that fueled revolutions, movements, and radical thought.
• Protect the Children! – Literature deemed “dangerous” for younger readers.
In addition to the 63 authors, the deck includes a special card on the history of censorship—exploring why books get banned, who does the banning, and what censorship says about society.
64 cards in total. A deck filled with voices they tried to silence.
The cards are 4" x 6"
64 cards 4 x 6"
1 Magnetic Box
Designed in the US. Manufactured in China.
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