"What students can read in schools provides the foundation for their lives, whether critical thinking, empathy across difference, personal well-being, or long-term success," stated Kasey Meehan, PEN's director.
Jodi Picoult recalls her novel "Nineteen Minutes" being praised and included on school curriculums, now ironically topping the list of banned books.
PEN America's report reveals more than 10,000 cases of book bans, significantly higher than in previous years, highlighting a growing trend of censorship in education.
The bans primarily affect books addressing themes of sex, race, or gender, with notable titles removed from curriculum in states like Iowa and Florida.
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