Declare your love for rebellious reading with this retro-style “I Read Banned Books” T-shirt featuring a cute skeleton in a red cloak enjoying a good book. With bold white lettering, flower details, and a colorful 70s-style frame, this funny and bold design is perfect for readers who stand up against censorship, celebrate intellectual freedom, and have a dark sense of humor. A must-have for spooky bookworms, librarians, free thinkers, and lovers of classic banned stories.
Q: Who is this T-shirt for?
A: It's ideal for book lovers, librarians, students, horror fans, and anti-censorship advocates.
Q: What does the skeleton symbolize?
A: It adds spooky humor while representing undying support for reading freedom.
Q: Does this support a specific banned book?
A: It celebrates all banned and challenged books, not just one title.
Q: Can I wear this year-round?
A: Absolutely, it’s perfect for Halloween, book festivals, and everyday reading rebellion.
Q: Is this shirt political?
A: It supports reading rights and expression, not a political agenda.
Q: Does this make a good gift?
A: Yes, it’s a fantastic present for teachers, librarians, students, and spooky readers.
Q: Is the style vintage-inspired?
A: Yes, the rainbow frame and flower details give it a retro 70s look.
Q: What genre readers would like this most?
A: Fans of horror, dystopian fiction, banned classics, and gothic literature will love it.
Q: Does it support freedom of speech?
A: Yes, it's a visual statement against censorship and for open reading.
Q: Is this part of a collection?
A: Yes, it's part of the Strange and Twisted Apparel banned book and horror reader line.
Q: Can this spark conversations?
A: Definitely, it invites fun discussions about books, freedom, and censorship.
Q: Is this design edgy or playful?
A: Both, it blends spooky humor with strong literary values.
Q: Is it unisex?
A: Yes, the design works for all genders and ages.
Q: Can I wear this to school?
A: Many educators wear it proudly to support reading rights.
Q: Is it good for book clubs?
A: Absolutely, it's a favorite among progressive and spooky book clubs.
Strange and Twisted Apparel celebrates bold readers and banned books with retro horror flair and a rebellious edge.
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| |
LENGTH (cm) |
WIDTH (cm) |
SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) |
| S |
71.1 |
45.7 |
39.7 |
| M |
73.7 |
50.8 |
43.2 |
| L |
76.2 |
55.9 |
47 |
| XL |
78.7 |
61 |
50.8 |
| 2XL |
81.3 |
66 |
54.6 |
| 3XL |
83.8 |
71.1 |
58 |
| 4XL |
86.4 |
76.2 |
61.5 |
| 5XL |
89 |
81.3 |
64.3 |
