Attempts to ban books in public schools are still prevalent—and efforts are still growing, according to findings from two organizations that track the number of book challenges and restrictions. The ...
Book challenges in Kentucky public libraries rose 1,061% from 2023 to 2024. Daviess and Bourbon counties saw diverging library responses to censorship efforts. Statewide disputes over library content ...
Fewer book challenges have been filed in Iowa schools since Senate File 496 passed, despite the law making it easier for parents to remove books. Challenges have targeted books with LGBTQ+ themes, ...