https://www.npr.org/2023/09/20/1200647985/book-bans-libraries-schools
"There were nearly 700 attempts to ban library books in the first eight months
of 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the American Library
Association.
From Jan. 1 to Aug 31, the attempts sought to challenge or censor 1,915
titles, a 20% increase compared to the same months in 2022, the organization
said. Last year saw the most challenges since the ALA began tracking book
censorship more than two decades ago.
But the real numbers may even be higher. The ALA collects data on book bans
through library professionals and news reports, and therefore, its numbers may
not encompass all attempts to ban or censor certain books.
Most of the titles under scrutiny this year were written by or about people of
color or members of the LGBTQ+ community, the group said."
Via Kenny Chaffin.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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