Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schoolsCensorship in education has surged, with over 10,000 book bans reported in the 2023-2024 academic year, impacting critical literary themes.
US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic yearMassive increase in book bans in US public schools, with over 10,000 titles banned between 2023 and 2024.
Books by Jodi Picoult, John Green and Stephen King Among the Most Banned in SchoolsNineteen Minutes was banned in 98 school districts, reflecting a troubling trend in book censorship in America.
Jennifer Finney Boylan, Transgender Author & Advocate, Elected President of PEN AmericaJennifer Finney Boylan, author and queer rights activist, has been elected president of PEN America.She has vowed to fight for freedom of speech and against book bans in schools and libraries across the country.
Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schoolsCensorship in education has surged, with over 10,000 book bans reported in the 2023-2024 academic year, impacting critical literary themes.
US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic yearMassive increase in book bans in US public schools, with over 10,000 titles banned between 2023 and 2024.
Books by Jodi Picoult, John Green and Stephen King Among the Most Banned in SchoolsNineteen Minutes was banned in 98 school districts, reflecting a troubling trend in book censorship in America.
Jennifer Finney Boylan, Transgender Author & Advocate, Elected President of PEN AmericaJennifer Finney Boylan, author and queer rights activist, has been elected president of PEN America.She has vowed to fight for freedom of speech and against book bans in schools and libraries across the country.
Suzanne Nossel, PEN America Leader, to Leave Embattled OrganizationSuzanne Nossel is leaving PEN America to lead Freedom House, following criticism over the organization's handling of recent geopolitical tensions.
PEN America report shows attacks on higher ed autonomyInsidious legislation targeting educational autonomy is increasing, replacing overt censorship efforts since 2023.