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Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.

Censorship by the Numbers

The American Library Association releases censorship data for 2024
821 attempts to censor library books and materials in 2024
2453 unique titles targeted for censorship in 2024
Pie chart showing groups that challenge books
The majority of book censorship attempts are now originating from organized movements
Who demands book bans in schools and public libraries?
Quote by American Library Association president about organized attempts to censor materials in libraries
Statistics showing where book challenges take place
Chart showing kinds of materials censored in 2024
Percentage of total titles targeted by pressure groups and decision makers from 2001 to 2024

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