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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency Source The Guardian - World News
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Most-banned book was Sold, a 2006 novel by Patricia McCormick about sex trafficking in India

The American Library Association (ALA) has reported a record high in the number of books banned in US libraries.

In 2025, 5,668 books were banned – representing 66% of the total number challenged – with an additional 920 censored through access restriction, such as relocation on the library shelves.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/22/us-libraries-banned-books Published At 2026-04-22 15:18:02 (1 day ago)
Created At 2026-04-22 15:39:54 Updated At 2026-04-22 15:39:54