Read with us! Throughout the year, The New York Public Library's Teen Banned Book Club is offering free, nationwide digital access to young adult titles that have been the subject of bans or challenges. Download the latest title on SimplyE now—then join the conversation at our book club events and author talks.

Our first Banned Book Club pick is Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro. Readers anywhere in the U.S. can borrow the book for free from the "Books for All" library on SimplyE, NYPL's e-reader app. Each of Us a Desert is available to all readers ages 13 and above through November 30, 2023. Learn more and download the app to get reading!

Join The New York Public Library and teens from across the country to discuss Each of Us a Desert with bestselling author Mark Oshiro on November 28 at 4:30pm! Register here.