US EditionBook Bans, Attempted Bans Remain at Record Highs
Nearly 40% of challenges targeted LGBTQIA+ and people of color titles, and more than 5,600 books were banned nationwide, the ALA said.
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Censorship: In 2025, 5,668 books were removed from American libraries following a complaint, the American Library Association announced on Monday. Especially…
The Most-Challenged Books of 2025
Monday marked the start of National Library Week, which the American Library Association is marking by highlighting ongoing censorship . There were 4,235 unique books challenged across the country last year, "the second highest ever documented," the ALA said, noting an additional five books were challenged in 2023. About 40%...
Associated Press: Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Associated Press: Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list. “Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.”
2025 Book Bans Surge: ALA Reveals Most Challenged Books in America
The freedom to pick up whatever book you want at the library is facing a massive pushback right now. According to the American Library Association, the number of attempts to ban books is staying at record-breaking levels and these efforts have become a highly organized political movement. On Monday, the ALA dropped its yearly list of the books that people tried to ban most often. This report is a major part of their State of America’s Libraries …
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