Celebrate your rebellious side with the “Let’s Read Banned Books” T-shirt, a retro parody design that turns censorship into a creepy-cute fashion statement. Styled like a vintage 70s children’s activity book cover, this shirt shows two kids happily reading a spooky, face-covered tome while a ghost looks on. It’s nostalgic, eerie, and thought-provoking all at once.
Perfect for book lovers, horror fans, librarians, teachers, and anyone who believes in the freedom to read, this shirt is a bold mix of retro humor and dark irony. Wear it to spark conversations, celebrate banned book week, or simply stand out with a unique paranormal twist.
Q: Who would love this T-shirt?
A: Book lovers, librarians, horror fans, teachers, and free-thinkers.
Q: Can I wear this for Banned Books Week?
A: Yes, it’s the perfect shirt to show your support in a fun retro way.
Q: What makes this design unique?
A: It blends wholesome vintage illustration with a creepy horror parody.
Q: Does this work as a conversation starter?
A: Definitely—people will notice and ask about it.
Q: Is this T-shirt only for readers?
A: Not at all—anyone who enjoys retro, spooky, or humorous designs will love it.
Q: Can I give this as a gift?
A: Yes, it’s an excellent gift for librarians, horror enthusiasts, and literature fans.
Q: Is it designed for men and women?
A: Yes, it’s unisex and made for anyone who loves bold statement apparel.
Q: Does it have a Halloween vibe?
A: Yes, the ghostly and horror-themed elements make it perfect for spooky season.
Q: Can I wear it casually?
A: Absolutely—pair it with jeans, jackets, or goth-inspired outfits.
Q: Is this T-shirt good for conventions?
A: Yes, it’s ideal for horror cons, book fairs, and pop culture events.
Q: Will book lovers appreciate the humor?
A: Yes, it’s both a playful nod to banned books and a horror twist.
Q: Does it appeal to vintage style fans?
A: Definitely—its retro design makes it look like an old book cover illustration.
Q: Is it a Strange and Twisted Apparel exclusive?
A: Yes, created by Strange and Twisted Apparel, known for horror, occult, and parody designs.
Q: Can I wear this year-round?
A: Yes, its message and style work all year, not just during Banned Books Week.
Q: Is it good for people who love dark humor?
A: Absolutely—it’s designed for anyone with a taste for creepy, witty, and retro humor.
At Strange and Twisted Apparel, we create bold and eerie T-shirts that mix horror, parody, and retro charm into wearable statements.
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 (inches) |
WIDTH (inches) |
SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) |
| S |
28 |
18 |
15 ⅝ |
| M |
29 |
20 |
17 |
| L |
30 |
22 |
18 ½ |
| XL |
31 |
24 |
20 |
| 2XL |
32 |
26 |
21 ½ |
| 3XL |
33 |
28 |
22 ¾ |
| 4XL |
34 |
30 |
24 ¼ |
| 5XL |
35 |
32 |
25 ¼ |
| |
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 |
