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Over 10,000 Books Banned: Small Bookstores Fight Back

4/11/2025

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In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 10,000 books faced bans in the U.S., disproportionately affecting stories with people of color and LGBTQ+ characters, as reported by PEN America. Amidst funding cuts and censorship, small bookstores stand strong, championing free speech and providing access to these challenged works while rallying for public library support.

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Story summary

In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 10,000 books faced bans in the U.S., disproportionately affecting stories with people of color and LGBTQ+ characters, as reported by PEN America. Amidst funding cuts and censorship, small bookstores stand strong, championing free speech and providing access to these challenged works while rallying for public library support.