Nonfiction books banned in US schools doubled last academic year: Analysis
Summary
A report by PEN America shows that the number of nonfiction books banned in U.S. schools doubled during the 2024-2025 school year. A total of 3,743 unique nonfiction titles were removed from school libraries and classrooms during that time.Key Facts
- The report is called “Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away By Book Bans.”
- It covers book bans from July 2024 to June 2025.
- 3,743 unique nonfiction books were removed from schools during this period.
- The number of banned nonfiction books doubled compared to the previous year.
- The report focuses on book bans in U.S. public schools.
- PEN America is an organization that studies free expression and censorship.
- Nonfiction books banned include titles covering real-life topics and facts.
- The report highlights a growing trend of book removals in education.
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