"2023 Book Bans: LGBTQ and Race-Centered Targets Revealed"

The American Library Association reported that the most challenged books in the United States in 2023 focused on LGBTQ experiences and themes of race, with over 4,200 titles being challenged, marking a significant increase from previous years. The challenges often target books with LGBTQ characters or themes, reflecting a trend of organized groups circulating lists online to encourage mass challenges of certain titles. While some argue they are trying to protect children from explicit or inappropriate content, others see it as a concerted effort to limit visibility and knowledge about LGBTQ lives and experiences.