Librarians across the U.S. are facing threats, lawsuits, and even jail fears due to the increasing battles over book bans and restrictions. The attacks have escalated beyond calls to remove materials from library shelves, with a surge in book bans and attempts to restrict library offerings. Organizations like PEN America highlight the unprecedented rise in book bans, recording over 4,000 instances in just six months, surpassing the total bans from the previous school year. Librarians are caught in the middle of campaigns challenging book titles and legislative efforts to censor library materials.
Americans last year challenged more book titles than ever before, according to a new report. Librarians are often caught in the middle of these campaigns and state legislative attempts to censor library materials. https://t.co/YQgODsfLnW
An "unprecedented" surge in book bans during the latter half of 2023. PEN America recorded 4,349 instances of book bans across 23 states. The report says more books were banned in those six months than in the 12 months of the 2022-2023 school year. https://t.co/N071oefvZa
Dozens of measures advanced in recent years aim to either restrict which books libraries can offer and threaten librarians for handing out “obscene” or “harmful” titles — or to prohibit such bans or harassment. https://t.co/Lv931di6Vc
After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech advocacy group PEN America. https://t.co/ySWiAPR2bj https://t.co/8PUeGEE7Pu
A new report from PEN America highlights school book bans from the fall 2023 semester. Between July and December 2023, we recorded over 4,000 book bans–more than the entirety of last school year. #BannedBooks #BannedInTheUSA https://t.co/j7PZRWmd7I
Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in decades. Public and school-based libraries have been inundated with complaints from community members and conservative activists. https://t.co/AdaUfzXOPz
Librarians across the country say they’ve become targets in the ongoing battles over books – but the attacks have escalated beyond just calls to remove materials from library shelves. https://t.co/fzZsCMivl2 https://t.co/EqSuvl1IpS
Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books https://t.co/Bm86HGVBk8
Librarians say they face threats, lawsuits, jail fears over ongoing book battles https://t.co/jwe3CSbJuO
Librarians across the country say they've become targets as the fight over book bans and restrictions continues. https://t.co/JfA6pxn8GA