Minnesota leads pushback on censorship by banning the book bans
The American Library Association said over 4,200 books in school and public libraries were targeted in 2023, rising from nearly 2,600 books in 2022.
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The American Library Association said over 4,200 books in school and public libraries were targeted in 2023, rising from nearly 2,600 books in 2022.
Book bans often target discussions of gender and sexuality. A growing movement in state legislatures – with the help of librarians – is seeking to end book bans for good.
According to the American Library Association, over 4,200 works in school and public libraries were targeted in 2023, a jump from the old record of nearly 2,600 books in 2022. Many challenged books — 47% in 2023 — had LGBTQ+ and racial themes.
At a time when book bans have soared to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging. Lawmakers in several Democratic-leaning states are now pursuing bans on book bans.
At a time when book bans have soared to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging. Lawmakers in several Democratic-leaning states are now pursuing bans on book bans.