States are challenging bans on books about sexuality
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.
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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.
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.