Over 3,700 unique books were banned during the 2024-2025 school year, more than double the number of titles PEN America tracked in the 2021-2022 school year when it began counting. The nonprofit, ...

The United States has a long history of book banning, and it’s not only picking up steam—it’s also becoming more problematic ...

Public schools and libraries across the country have seen a rise in attempts to ban or restrict access to certain books, according to recent data and reports. Banned Books Week 2025 runs through Oct.

Book censorship is … becoming the norm? For those who honor the work and dedication of our librarians, booksellers, authors and fellow readers, that’s the disturbing conclusion of a just-published PEN ...

Like several Republican-led states, Indiana has been home to waves of hotly contested book challenges that have led to dozens of restricted titles and "culture wars" issues taking over local board ...