Educationscore 655·7 metrosupdated 2h ago

Record High of Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans Reported in the U.S.

A new PEN America report reveals nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, marking a record high. The bans predominantly target themes of race, sexuality, and gender identity, with Stephen King being the most frequently challenged author.

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Los Angeles Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Hampton Roads Miami–Ft. Lauderdale Lexington, KY

Local coverage

#1Los Angelesscore 612h ago

Record High of Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans Reported in the U.S.

#2Baltimorescore 542h ago

PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high

#3Bostonscore 542h ago

Record High of Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans Reported in Past Year

#4Philadelphiascore 462h ago

PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high

#5Hampton Roadsscore 362h ago

PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high

#6Miami–Ft. Lauderdalescore 362h ago

Record High School Book Bans in the U.S. with Florida Among the Most Affected

#7Lexington, KYscore 287h ago

Record High of Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans Reported in the U.S.

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