Book bans nearly tripled during the 2023-2024 school year with more than 10,000 books banned in public schools, according to a new report. The spike reflects a renewed effort since 2021 to ban or restrict books in the U.S.
PEN America, a nonprofit organization that tracks book bans, says in its report that commonly censored books portray themes of race, sexuality and gender identity. They also show young people dealing with substance abuse, suicide, depression and other mental health issues.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/12/23/most-common-banned-books-in-school/77066998007/
