More Than 1,600 Books Banned During 2021-22 School Year, Report Finds
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2 developments- Sep 19, 2022Over 1,600 books were banned in U.S. school districts in one year – and the number is increasing
- Sep 20, 2022Study Shows Over 1,600 Books Addressing Race and LGBTQ+ Issues Banned Across 32 States Last School Year
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An ‘unprecedented flood’ of book bans engulfs U.S. school districts, PEN reports
School book bans and challenges, at record highs, are rising again
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Banned Books Week highlights current, historical attempts to censor books in schools and libraries
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