Book banning attempts surge to unprecedented levels in 2022.

Attempted book bans in 2022 hit an "unparalleled" 20-year record, with more than 1,250 book challenges at school and public libraries, according to the American Library Association. A total of 2,571 unique book titles were targeted for censorship, with the majority written by or about members of the LGBTQ community and people of color. The ALA said the skyrocketing number of challenges is in part the result of the use of book lists compiled by censorship groups, with 58% of censorship attempts directed at books and materials in school libraries.