The American Library Association (ALA) 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. Banning books is a threat to intellectual freedom on freedom of speech. Access to information is fundamental to a free society and living in a democracy. What can you do? Learn more about book banning and support your local libraries.
