The rise in book bans, particularly in Iowa and Florida—where censorship laws have driven over 8,000 instances—highlights a disturbing trend in educational freedom.
PEN America reported a staggering increase from 3,362 banned books in the previous year to at least 10,000, signaling a drastic escalation in censorship efforts.
Critics warn that new laws, by enforcing bans under ambiguous criteria especially regarding sexual content, create a 'dystopian censorship regime' in public education.
The concerted efforts of right-wing groups claiming to advocate for 'parental rights' have produced a significantly cautious atmosphere, leading to more extreme book bans in schools.
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