22,800+ book bans since 2021. Are we going to take this lying down? Hell, no!
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How do books get banned?
Often it just takes one parent announcing a book doesn’t meet the “moral standards” of their ultra-conservative political action group. “Today, books are under profound attack in the U.S.,” says PEN America. “They are disappearing from library shelves, being challenged in droves, and being decreed off limits by school boards, legislators, and prison authorities. And…
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Where can you download banned books lists?
Right here, starting with the 22,810 cases of book bans across 45 states and 451 public school districts since July 2021. Click here to see the full list assembled by PEN America. Below you’ll find most-frequently banned classics, LGBTQ+ titles, works challenged in California, and more. TOP 25 MOST-FREQUENTLY BANNED CLASSICS TOP 25 MOST-BANNED BOOKS (2024–2025 School Year)Based on reports from PEN…
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What can you do to stop the madness?
A lot! Just for starters: Read the books they’re banning. And while you’re at it, support independent booksellers and public libraries. Speak out at school board meetings & defend our right to read freely. California has more protections than most states, but “soft bans” are still common, where conservative parents make such a fuss about…
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