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Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) publishes a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books. We have included several of the past years. But if you are looking for more extensive lists, be sure to check out the links below:
ALA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. The unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022 nearly doubles the 729 book challenges reported in 2021. Of the record 2,571 unique titles targeted for censorship, the most challenged and reasons cited for censoring the books are listed below.
Check out this Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022 Infographic for reasons why they were challenged or banned.
The American Library Association tracked 729 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2021. Of the 1,597 individual books that were challenged or banned in 2021, here are the top 10 most challenged:
Check out this Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2021 Infographic for reasons why they were challenged or banned.
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