The study reveals a troubling trend: children's books authored by women of color and featuring diverse characters are disproportionately targeted for bans in U.S. schools.
Our analysis showed that 59% of banned books were either children's literature with diverse characters or nonfiction focused on historical figures and social movements.
Banning attempts during the 2021-22 school year predominantly occurred in right-leaning counties experiencing a shift towards less conservative views, indicating a complex political backdrop.
Notably, 39% of the banned titles were written by authors of color, with women of color making up nearly 25%, underscoring a significant disparity in censorship.
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