
Frequently banned books include 'The Handmaids Tale,' 'George,' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Amazon Rachel. Reasons: LGBTQIA+ content sex education claims that it is sexually explicit. 21 commonly banned books in 2021, and the reasons why. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl(tie) by Jesse Andrews Reasons: Claims that it is sexually explicit drugs. A Court of Mist and Fury (tie) by Sarah J.Reason: Claims that it is sexually explicit. Below is a list of 25 LGBTQ+ books that have been banned or are currently facing bans across the U.S. Reasons: Claims that it is sexually explicit profanity. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.

Reasons: Claims that it is sexually explicit LGBTQIA+ content depiction of sexual abuse drugs profanity. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.Reasons: Claims that it is sexually explicit LGBTQIA+ content. Reasons: LGBTQIA+ content claims that it is sexually explicit. Reasons: Depictions of sexual abuse Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) content. As PEN America celebrates our 100th anniversary defending the freedom to read and write, book bans and restrictions are on the rise in classrooms and libraries across the country. Reasons: LGBTQIA+ content claims that it is sexually explicit. Despite the legacy of censorship threatening books and authors, in 2022, there has been a particularly aggressive wave of bans and challenges across America. Of the record 2,571 unique titles targeted for censorship, the most challenged and reasons cited for censoring the books are listed below. The unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022 nearly doubles the 729 book challenges reported in 2021. The theme for Banned Books Week 2023 is "Let Freedom Read."ĪLA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago.
