PEN America Report Regarding Book Bans and Censorship

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-15

[00:00:00]A recent report from Pen America, a free expression organization, provided the following facts and details regarding book bans in the United States. These are key findings that were used to preface the report itself.

[00:00:18]44% of band titles feature characters or people of color, the largest percentage ever in this category.

[00:00:28]29% are non-fiction, including an astonishing range offormational books and textbooks.

[00:00:36]And finally, despite claims of pornography, only 10% of ban titles included on the page sexual experiences.

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