Attempts to ban books hit record high again in 2022
How many books were banned in 2022 at schools and public libraries? One library org says attempted bans and restrictions set a new record in 2022.
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How many books were banned in 2022 at schools and public libraries? One library org says attempted bans and restrictions set a new record in 2022.
More than 1,200 challenges were compiled by the American Library Association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021
How many books were banned in 2022 at schools and public libraries? One library org says attempted bans and restrictions set a new record in 2022.
How many books were banned in 2022 at schools and public libraries? One library org says attempted bans and restrictions set a new record in 2022.
We asked Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and founder of the new Allida imprint, and Ellen Oh, co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, to discuss the impetus behind Allida and their work on its inaugural title.