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    BANNED BOOKS WEEK

    BANNED BOOKS WEEK

    Censorship is on the rise in the United States.

    In 2025, 6,886 books were challenged, compared to an average of 239 between 2001 and 2020... 5,245 were banned.

    The reasons cited include obscenity (sic!) for minors, LGBTQIA+ portrayals, themes related to racism and diversity, and religious or political viewpoints.

    Ninety-two percent of the challenges come from pressure groups and government officials.

    Yet these books reflect history and the reality of certain communities, offering a diverse representation of the world both past and present. Exposure to perspectives different from our own helps sharpen our critical thinking and cultivate our empathy. Aren’t these the skills we want to develop in the adults of tomorrow?

    To learn more and join the movement against censorship, visit the websites of the American Library Association, Unite Against Book Bans, and PEN America. Uniteagainstbookban.

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