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School Book Bans Reach Record High
A new report from PEN America found that nearly 12,000 books were banned in the 2025-2026 school year, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The trend highlights ongoing debates over censorship and free speech in educational settings.
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The Hill
School book bans have hit a record high at almost 12,000 removals, according to a new report from PEN America, a free-speech organization. The group found 11,982 books banned in the 2025-2026 school year, a big jump from the 6,870 the previous year. Among those almost 12,000 books were 7,370 uniqu
2026-10-05 19:28 UTC