2023 Censorship by the Numbers Graphic

Click on the link above to see the most common reasons for challenging books.

100 Most Challenged Books 2010-2019

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Links to Lists of Banned or Challenged Books:

Challenged Books 1990s

Challenged Books 2000s

Banned and Challenged Classics

Banned or Challenged Comics

Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books

Frequently Challenged Children’s Books

Frequently Challenged Books with Diverse Content

 

ALA’s Extended Lists of Banned or Challenged Books:

Books Challenged or Banned – 2016
Books Challenged or Banned – 2015-2016
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2014-2015 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2013-2014 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2012-2013 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2011-2012 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2010-2011 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2009-2010 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2008-2009 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2007-2008 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2006-2007 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2005-2006 (PDF)
Books Challenged and/or Banned – 2004-2005 (PDF)

You can get more information about Banned and Challenged Books here:

American Library Association Banned Books Week