The number of books targeted by critics surged 65% from 2022 to 2023. New data released by the American Library Association highlights the growing battle libraries and schools face over book bans and ...

An American Library Association report says efforts to restrict books accelerated last year. The number of individual titles challenged in school and public libraries rose by 65% over the prior year.

Remember when Banned Books Week used to be billed as a “celebration” of the freedom to read? This year, Banned Books Week (running October 1–7) will once again be more like a call to arms, as new ...