Brooklyn Public Library leads charge against book censorship with events and national day of action * Brooklyn Paper

In 2023, 4,240 unique book titles were targeted for censorship, with a 92% increase in challenges at public libraries, highlighting the urgency of book bans.

BPL's events aim to confront organized efforts to silence diverse voices, emphasizing the need for community awareness and action against the dangerous rise of book censorship.

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