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"Record Surge in Book Ban Attempts Reported for 2023"

The American Library Association's report reveals a 65% increase in book challenges in 2023, with nearly half of the challenged books dealing with LGBTQ themes or race. The challenges are increasingly driven by organized groups, particularly in Florida and Texas, and the fate of the challenged books remains uncertain. While some books are removed, many survive the challenges, indicating support from school and library boards. However, the escalating battle over books is evident in the growing number of states passing laws to restrict books and the subsequent legal challenges.

1 year ago•Source: NPR

"Record Surge: Book Bans Hit All-Time High in US Schools and Libraries"

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"Record Surge: Book Bans Hit All-Time High in US Schools and Libraries"

The American Library Association reported a record high of 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship in US schools and libraries in 2023, with a 65% spike from the previous year. Many banned books related to LGBTQ+ issues or race, including well-known novels like Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird. The ALA president emphasized that book bans are an attack on freedom to read and reflect an attempt to hide or eliminate diversity. The movement has grown in Republican-led states, with 17 states seeing attempts to ban over 100 books, posing threats to library professionals' employment and well-being.

via The Guardian

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