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While some book bans have led to higher sales, as seen with “Maus” and “The Hate U Give,” some authors say the bans tank sales and devastate their careers, especially when they belong to marginalized communities.

(CNN) — In March 2022, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared onstage alongside a page from the picture book “Call Me Max,” blown up on a piece of poster board.

Soaring sales from book bans are not common, authors said, and it’s increasingly rare now that hundreds of books are being banned at once.

While some book bans have led to higher sales, as seen with “Maus” and “The Hate U Give,” some authors say the bans tank sales and devastate their careers, especially when they belong to marginalized communities.

Up until recently, a list of banned books was a blend of the usual suspects — “The Catcher in the Rye," “To Kill a Mockingbird” and newer favorites like “The

Districts across the Des Moines metro are working on a review process as they go without state guidance. Some said they will not have an actual list.

Districts across the Des Moines metro are working on a review process as they go without state guidance. Some said they will not have an actual list.

If supporters won’t show up to that Tuesday night meeting, the censors win.

Florida Freedom to Read Project hosted a read-in and rally at Common Ground Books Tuesday afternoon to celebrate and defend reading in Florida.