The Most Challenged Books of 2023
2023 set records for book censorship. These were the ten most challenged books of the year.
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Book Bans
More than 4,000 Unique Titles Challenged: ALA Releases 2023 Censorship Data
On Thursday, the American Library Association released censorship data from 2023, showing a sharp increase in the number of unique book titles targeted for censorship.
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Champion Diverse Voices: Celebrate National Day of Reading on March 5
In a climate where book bans threaten the ability of young people to access diverse and inclusive literature, Welcoming Schools’ National Day of Reading stands as a powerful symbol of resistance and empowerment.
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NYPL Continues Nationwide ‘Books For All: Teen Banned Book Club’ with ‘The Downstairs Girl’
Starting February 21, readers across the country will have unlimited access to the award-winning young adult bestseller The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee as part of The New York Public Library’s nationwide Teen Banned Book Club.
New Free Book Résumé Resource
In collaboration with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans is unveiling a free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
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Fighting Library Censorship While Staying Above the Political Fray
Public libraries embody the freedom to explore a wide range of ideas and form our own opinions. That freedom is under threat.
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NYPL Asks Teens: Why Is the Freedom to Read Important to You?
Book bans and censorship silence voices and threaten the freedom to read—and they’re on the rise. The New York Public Library is partnering with the American Library Association, Unite Against Book Bans, and 826 National to give a platform for teens across the U.S. to make their voices heard and tell us: Why is the freedom to read important to you?
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Free Webinar: Book Banning in The U.S. And the Positive Impact of Diverse Books: What New Data Tells Us
Join staff from the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and Unite Against Book Bans partner First Book to learn more about new data that can help us understand more about the impacts of book bans.
Write Against Book Bans: Submit a Letter to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is a great way to elevate your voice and reach a wider audience in the fight against censorship. Here’s how to get started.
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The New York Public Library Offers Banned Books for All
This week, the New York Public Library is launching its largest anti-censorship initiative to-date: Books for All.
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