The American Library Association (ALA) compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States. Because many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the 2022 data compiled by ALA represents a snapshot of book censorship throughout 2022. A challenge to a book may be resolved in favor of retaining the book in the collection, or it can result in a book being restricted or withdrawn from the library. See ALA Banned and Challenged Books.
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Celebrate Banned Books Week: Programs, Day of Action and More...
Libraries, schools, bookstores, and groups around the world will be calling attention to censorship – and ways to fight it . Banned Book Week occurs the first week in October.. The American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will mark this year’s event with a slate of programs, a call to action on Let Freedom Read Day, videos from the Banned Books From the Big Chair read out, and more!
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