A surge in book removals from schools has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 12,000 books banned in the latest school year, marking a sharp increase from the previous year’s total. The report highlights that over 7,300 distinct titles were affected, raising concerns about free expression in educational settings. The data, compiled by a free-speech advocacy group, underscores growing tensions over curriculum content in classrooms nationwide. Critics and educators are likely weighing in on the implications for student access to diverse perspectives.
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 2025-26 school year, a big jump from the 6,870 the previous year. Among those almost 12,000 books were 7,370 unique titles taken out of classrooms,...
