The 10 most challenged books of last year
Book-banning efforts have been aimed primarily at books with LGBTQ+ content and those by or about people of color. Here are the top 10 books that were targeted.
April 13 2024 10:06 AM
CONTACTStaffCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2024 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
this book is gay
These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+
Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.
April 08 2024 8:31 AM
Watch Moms for Liberty’s co-founders look like fools trying to explain their failed book ban movement
In a revealing interview, the conservative group’s tactics and recent school board election losses highlight the ongoing debate over educational content and LGBTQ+ rights.
March 04 2024 2:30 PM
Far right accuses Oreos of 'grooming' because the company supports PFLAG
The National Legal and Policy Center has released an incendiary video about the Oreo brand and PFLAG. It asks, “Is your favorite cookie company grooming children?”
February 10 2024 10:52 AM
Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books
After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.
August 16 2023 12:25 PM
'This Book Is Gay' Gets Illinois Teacher Reported to Police
Middle school teacher Sarah Bonner resigned afterward saying she couldn't continue teaching in that atmosphere.
May 16 2023 6:00 PM
Author of 'This Book Is Gay' Stands Firm Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Opponents
Juno Dawson says the book is meant for teens as a way to provide them with an additional resource in sex education.
March 27 2023 3:28 PM
New York Schools on Lock Out After Second Bomb Threat Over LGBTQ+ Book
For the second time in two days students in a Rochester-area school district have been terrorized because somebody doesn’t like the books in the school library.
True
March 24 2023 11:00 AM