Up to the Challenge - You must be prepared to meet a challenge to library materials before it happens. This is an article by Mona Kirby in American Libraries, Sept. 3, 2019.
School Book Challenge Resource Center - There is an article here which you may wish to share with concerned community members. This is from the National Coalition Against Censorship.
The Top 13 Most Challenged Books Lists - For the year 2022
Mapping the Challenges to the Freedom to Read - You can see here the challenges in your state. Texas has the most challenges which I do not think is something for Texans to be proud of. This is from the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom.
Book Bans: What to Know - What is the difference between a book challenge and a book ban. This article from U. S. News, May 7, 2022, includes a list of the most challenged or banned books of 2021.
Culture Wars - Why book banning is increasing in the United States. This video is from Deutsche Welle, and it is a must watch to understand what is going with book banning. May 29, 2022.
Banned Book Statistics - Scroll down in the stats menu and you will find who is doing the book banning. This is from Words Rated, A research and data analysis group.
Library Funding Becomes the "Nuclear Option" As the Battle Over Books Escalates. - This is a report from NPR, May 4, 2023. Schools may lose funds if they do not remove books which some people consider inappropriate.
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