The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, and efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney) A Banned Books Week display is at the Mott Haven branch of the New York Public Library in the Bronx borough of New York City on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Main Idea: The American Library Association says book bans and attempts to ban books stayed at record highs in 2025, with Patricia McCormick’s “Sold” topping its most challenged list.
Key Points:
Book bans can limit students’ and families’ access to works like those by Patricia McCormick, Stephen Chbosky, and Maia Kobabe, narrowing what communities can read and debate.
Public pushback can bring more attention to library access and free speech, helping voters and parents understand what is being removed.
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Author of multiple challenged books discussed in the ranking.
Author of a tied title on the challenged-books list and part of the main ranking.
Author of a tied title on the challenged-books list and part of the main ranking.
Author of “Gender Queer,” one of the most challenged books featured in the article.
Author of the book that topped the most-challenged list and is directly discussed in the article.
Author of two books named among the most challenged titles.
Author of one of the most challenged books highlighted in the story.
Named as one of the states involved in restrictive book legislation and bans.
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Named as a conservative activist group central to the article’s discussion of coordinated challenges.
Named as one of the states involved in restrictive book legislation and bans.
Named as one of the states involved in restrictive book legislation and bans.