"The American Library Association reported that 40% of the materials challenged in 2025 were representations of LGBTQ+ people and those of people of color, highlighting ongoing issues of censorship in libraries."
"The ALA documented 713 attempts across the United States in 2025 to censor library materials and services, with 487 of those challenges specifically targeting books."
"According to the ALA, 92% of all book challenges to libraries came from pressure groups, government officials, and local decision makers, indicating a significant influence on censorship."
In 2025, the American Library Association documented 713 attempts to censor library materials, with 487 challenges specifically aimed at books. Notably, 40% of these challenges involved LGBTQ+ representations and people of color. The majority of challenges originated from government officials and local decision-makers, with only a small percentage coming from parents or individual library users. Public libraries faced 51% of the challenges, while 37% were directed at school libraries. The ALA defines a challenge as an attempt to restrict access to library resources.
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