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Banned book list

The 11 Most Banned Books of the 2022-2023 School Year

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By: Lisa Tolin | September 21, 2023

These were the 11 most banned books of the 2022-2023 school year, according to PEN America's Index of Banned Books. More

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PEN America Index of School Book Bans – 2022-2023

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PEN America's 2022-2023 Index of Banned Books found 3,362 instances of individual books banned. This searchable banned book list includes each documented book ban in the 2022-23 school year. More

Banned in the USA Spotlight: George M. Johnson

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George M. Johnson, author of one of the most banned books in America, is now one of the author plaintiffs in PEN America et al v. Escambia County School… More

Banned books 2022

The 11 Most Banned Books of the Start of the 2022-2023 School Year

newsApril 20, 2023

These were the 11 most banned books at the start of the 2022-2023 school year, according to PEN America's Index of Banned Books. More

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PEN America Index of School Book Bans – Fall 2022

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PEN America's fall 2022 Index of Banned Books found 1,477 instances of individual books banned, affecting 874 unique titles. This searchable banned book list includes each documented book ban… More

New Report: 28% Rise in School Book Bans Over First Half of 2022-23 School Year

Press ReleaseApril 20, 2023

“The heavy-handed tactics of state legislators are mandating book bans, plain and simple,” said Suzanne Nossel, Chief Executive Officer of PEN America. “Some politicians like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis… More

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PEN America Index of School Book Bans – 2021-2022

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PEN America's 2022 Banned in the USA report offered the first comprehensive look at banned books throughout the 2021–22 school year. This searchable banned book list includes each documented… More

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