Book Bans
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Campaigns to ban books threaten intellectual freedom, but libraries are fighting back.
In 2025 alone, libraries recorded 5,668 banned books, a figure representing nearly two-thirds of all titles challenged, according to the ALA .
Queer Literature Sales Jump 7% Amidst Book Ban Battles
In the 12 months ending October 2023, LGBTQ fiction sales surged by 7%, totaling 4.
Orlando LGBTQ cafe hosts banned books discussion
In Orlando, Florida, an LGBTQ-focused cafe openly stocks and promotes discussions around books like George Orwell's '1984' and Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'.
Report Confirms Thousands of Books Disappearing From Schools
In the latest academic year, 3,743 unique titles vanished from school libraries.
ALA Reports Near-Record 4,235 Titles Challenged in 2025
In 2025, 4,235 unique book titles were challenged in U.S. libraries, nearly matching the highest number ever recorded.
Rep. Pressley Introduces 'Books Save Lives Act' to Combat Book Bans
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley introduced the "Books Save Lives Act" to directly confront the escalating number of book challenges in public school libraries. This federal legislation aims to protect and promote access to inclusive literature for students nationwide.