Forbidden Pages is an art and social engagement project featuring letterpress prints, zines, books, Join the Conversation bilingual QR Code/Survey, and site-specific wallpaper murals centered on over 2,500 banned children’s books, including "The Bluest Eye," "Before She Was Harriet," "Festival of Colors," and "Neither,". The ephemeral and temporary artist activations are scheduled to engage the public over the period of six weeks and bring these silenced stories to life.

The works on paper utilize colorful abstract designs rooted in International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs), texts, and corresponding barcodes as visual clues. The installation and activations aim to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking among the public by carving out space for spontaneity, vulnerability and curiosity.  Seamlessly combining art and critical dialogue, Forbidden Pages encourages reflection on the increasing limitations and decreasing accessibility to literature within Florida’s public schools.

This exhibition was made possible by Oolite Arts.