The American Library Association tracks challenges to intellectual freedom throughout the year and advocates for "the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular." Each September, they promote intellectual…
From the ALA: "ALA documented 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship in 2023—a 65% surge over 2022 numbers—as well as 1,247 demands to censor library books, materials, and resources. Pressure groups focused on public libraries in addition…
2022 saw the highest number of book challenges and bans since ALA started compiling the data more than 20 years ago. Several books tied for top 10, so this year's list is the top 13.
