When we ban books, we're closing off readers to people, places, and perspectives. But when we stand up for stories, we unleash the power that lies inside every book. We liberate the array of voices that need to be heard and the scenes that need to be seen. Let freedom read!
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Censorship by the Numbers
The who, what, where, and why of censorship. Download and share our Censorship by the Numbers graphics to spread the word about challenges to library and school materials and services.
Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022
ALA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. The unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022 nearly doubles the 729 book challenges reported in 2021. Of the record 2,571 unique titles targeted for censorship, these are most challenged, including reasons cited for censoring the books.
Censorship by the Numbers 2-page PDF
Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022 PNG
#1 Most Challenged Book of 2022
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#2 Most Challenged Book of 2022
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#3 Most Challenged Book of 2022
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#5 (tie) Most Challenged Book of 2022
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