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Frequently challenged books of the 21st century | American Library Association

Challenges reported to the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Books challenged in US public libraries and schools. How many books do you recognize?

"Each year, the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of the top ten most frequently challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools.

"A challenge is defined as a formal, written complaint, filed with a library or school requesting that materials be removed because of content or appropriateness. The number of challenges reflects only incidents reported. We estimate that for every reported challenge, four or five remain unreported.

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