Book bans reach record high

The ALA's annual State of America’s Libraries Report found that 40 per cent of challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color.

The book 'Sold' topped the list of the most challenged titles for the year.

Advocates warn that the efforts to remove books have become increasingly organized and politically driven, threatening intellectual freedom.

Despite the rise in challenges, many communities have seen a counter-surge of support for local libraries and diverse literature.