A challenge to a book may be resolved in favor of retaining the book in the collection, or it can result in a book being restricted or withdrawn from the library.ĪLA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. The lists are based on information from reports filed by library professionals and community members and from news stories published throughout the United States.īecause many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the Top Most Challenged Books lists and 2022 data compiled by ALA represent only a snapshot of book challenges. Every year, ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to defend each person's right to read under the First Amendment and ensure free access to information.

3-D Printing in Libraries: Policies and Best Practices.Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Programs.Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A.Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights.Poll: Voters Oppose Book Bans in Libraries.ALA Statement on Censorship of Information Addressing Racial Injustice, Black American History, and Diversity Education.Library Services to the Incarcerated and Detained.Library Services for Patrons with Alzheimer's/Dementia.Libraries Respond: Protecting and Supporting Transgender Staff and Patrons.Libraries Respond: National Day of Healing.

Libraries Respond: Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers.

Libraries Respond: Drag Queen Story Hour.

Libraries Respond: Cyber-bullying and Doxxing.

Libraries Respond: Combating Xenophobia and Fake News in light of COVID-19.

Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons.

Cultural Programming to Promote Diversity.

ALA and Affiliate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statements.

Technology Access and Assistive Technology.

Access to Library Resources and Services.

Holding Space: A national conversation series with libraries.

ALA Upcoming Annual Conferences & LibLearnX.

Related Groups, Organizations, Affiliates & Chapters.

Dealing with censorship challenges at your library or need to get prepared for them? Visit our Fight Censorship page for easy-to-access resources.

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