Film and Pen

Intellectual Freedom

2 articles

A somber, cinematic depiction of a library with books being removed from shelves, symbolizing the threat to literary diversity in US schools.
Media Industry

Book Bans Surge, Threatening Literary Diversity in US Schools

In the 2023-2024 school year, over 10,000 book bans swept through US public schools, more than doubling the previous year's total and erasing thousands of unique titles from shelves.

Amelia Frost·June 9, 2026
A symbolic representation of a library under siege, with books being removed and shadowy figures of censorship looming, contrasted by a spotlight on diverse literature.
Books

ALA: 4,235 Titles Challenged in 2025, Queer Authors Targeted

In 2025, the American Library Association revealed 4,235 unique titles were targeted for censorship, marking the second highest number ever documented, according to The Guardian .

Amelia Frost·May 30, 2026