We Are All Stories

At Bywater Books, we believe that every individual has the fundamental right to choose what they read—or choose not to read—without interference. These personal freedoms depend on the continued accessibility of books and information. Any attempt to ban or restrict them is a direct threat to freedom of choice.

We urge you to stand with us in opposing book bans and censorship, especially those targeting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

At Bywater Books and Amble Press, we are all stories—and every story deserves the right to be told, heard, and read.

For more information about the rising tide of censorship and book bans in America and how to oppose them, please click on the links below:

The American Library Association (ALA)

PEN America

Unite Against Book Bans

We Need Diverse Books