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Trump's Return Fuels Surge in LGBTQ+ Book Bans

1/13/2026

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Story summary
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s January 2025 return coincides with a surge in book bans, with seven of ten banned titles featuring LGBTQ+ characters.
  • Notable titles such as All Boys Aren’t Blue and Gender Queer have faced repeated restrictions.
  • Publishers are increasingly cautious, citing a hostile market for queer stories.
  • Advocates warn that bans chill LGBTQ+ publication, especially for children's literature, and harm the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth.