04/08/2024

Ohio Book Ban Attempts on the Rise

In 2023, 235 books were challenged in forty complaints

Ohio saw an increase in the number of book titles challenged last year compared to 2022, according to the American Library Association (ALA).

Why it matters: Some of the most targeted books deal with themes of social justice, discrimination and inequality, which can diminish access to diverse viewpoints and cause harm, according to the ALA.

By the numbers: Forty complaints were filed in Ohio last year, challenging a total of 235 books.

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