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    Ohio book ban attempts on the rise

    By Tyler BuchananJennifer A. Kingson,

    2024-04-02

    Data: American Library Association; Map: Rahul Mukherjee/Axios

    Ohio saw an increase in the number of book titles challenged last year compared to 2022, according to the American Library Association.

    Why it matters: Some of the most targeted books deal with themes of social justice, discrimination and inequality, which can diminish access to diverse viewpoints and cause harm, according to the ALA .


    By the numbers: Forty complaints were filed in Ohio last year, challenging a total of 235 books.

    • That's fewer complaints than were filed in 2022, but nearly three times as many books targeted.

    The big picture: The number of books targeted for censorship at U.S. schools and libraries rose 65% between 2022 and 2023, Axios' Jennifer A. Kingson reports .

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