School book bans have reached a record high, with nearly 12,000 removals reported for the 2025-26 school year, according to a study by PEN America, a free-speech organization. The report indicates that 11,982 books were banned, marking a significant increase from 6,870 the previous year. Among the banned books, there were 7,370 unique titles removed from classrooms.
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School book bans reach record high with nearly 12,000 removals, report indicates
A report from PEN America indicates that school book bans have reached a record high, with 11,982 books banned in the 2025-26 school year. This represents a significant increase from the previous year's total of 6,870 removals.
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