In 2023, the American Library Association saw a 65 percent increase in challenges to library materials compared to the previous year, highlighting a growing trend in book censorship across the nation.
The auction, 'Banned Together,' aims to raise funds for sending LGBTQ-inclusive books to classrooms across the US, countering the alarming rise of book bans targeting diverse narratives.
PEN America reported a staggering 3,362 bans in public school classrooms and libraries in 2023, which resulted in students losing access to more than 1,500 titles.
With a range of celebrity donations, including items from Daniel Radcliffe and Jinkx Monsoon, the Pride and Less Prejudice auction embodies a collective stand for the freedom to read diverse stories.
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