Native American History Book Won't Be Labeled As Fiction After Texas Community Fights to Stop Decision
A Texas county reversed its decision to classify a Native American history book as fiction in all public libraries after receiving widespread criticism and backlash from authors, advocacy groups, and the publishing industry. The controversy began in September, when an anonymous member of Montgomery County, Texas, challenged "Colonization and the...
Over 10K Books Were Banned Across Public Schools During 2023-24 Year, Preliminary Report Finds
More books are being banned across the country. Over 10,000 books were banned in public schools throughout the 2023-24 school year, according to preliminary data by PEN America, an organization championing literature.
The alarming rise of book bans in American schools
In a troubling trend, over 10,000 books were banned across public schools in the United States during the 2023-24 school year, according to preliminary data from PEN America, an organization dedicated to promoting literature and free expression. This marks a staggering increase from the previous year, where only 3,362 bans were recorded. The full annual report from PEN America is expected to be released this fall, providing a comprehensive analysis of the content of these banned books and a public Index of School Book Bans.