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Book bans and attempted bans have reached record highs in the United States.

CensorshipEducationFree SpeechApr 20, 2026score 0.353 posts · 0 replies across 3 instances
Multiple sources report that book bans and attempted bans are at record highs, with the book 'Sold' being the most challenged. This indicates a growing trend of censorship in libraries and schools, raising concerns about freedom of expression and access to information.

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Book bans and attempted bans have reached record highs in the United States.
Parent: CensorshipEntity: Book bansImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: Book bans and attempted bans
School libraries are increasingly targeted by book bans, limiting students' access to diverse perspectives.
Parent: EducationEntity: School librariesImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: School libraries
The increasing number of book bans threatens the public's access to a wide range of information and ideas.
Parent: Free SpeechEntity: Public access to informationImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: Public access to information

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list https://apnews.com/article/bans-challenged-books-american-library-association-5403280786cf95111d4c9eb4b587c4be?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into U.S. News @u-s-news-AssociatedPress
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Associated Press: Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list. “Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.” https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/22/associated-press-book-bans-and-attempted-bans-remain-at-record-highs-with-sold-topping-the-list/
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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/book-bans-and-attempted-bans-remain-at-record-highs-with-sold-topping-the-list/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Entertainment @entertainment-TheSeattleTimes
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U.S. book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/us-book-bans-and-attempted-bans-remain-at-record-highs-with-sold-topping-the-list/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World @world-CTVNews
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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list | Courthouse News Service https://www.courthousenews.com/book-bans-and-attempted-bans-remain-at-record-highs-with-sold-topping-the-list/
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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list https://apnews.com/article/bans-challenged-books-american-library-association-5403280786cf95111d4c9eb4b587c4be?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share #LandOfTheFree
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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list (Hillel Italie/Associated Press) https://apnews.com/article/bans-challenged-books-american-library-association-5403280786cf95111d4c9eb4b587c4be http://www.memeorandum.com/260421/p1#a260421p1
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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list https://apnews.com/article/bans-challenged-books-american-library-association-5403280786cf95111d4c9eb4b587c4be
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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list https://apnews.com/article/bans-challenged-books-american-library-association-5403280786cf95111d4c9eb4b587c4be?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-04-20-Challenged+books
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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list https://www.thespec.com/life/book-bans-and-attempted-bans-remain-at-record-highs-with-sold-topping-the-list/article_4365be64-c6e2-523a-a2f9-98042b194533.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Hamilton spectator arts life opinion @hamilton-spectator-arts-life-opinion-MetrolandMedia
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