Keep Censorship Out of New Jersey
Public Libraries Across the Country Saw 92 Percent Increase In the Number of Titles Targeted for Censorship
According to the American Library Association's recently released report, censorship is on the rise.
- The number of titles targeted for censorship at public libraries increased by 92% over the previous year, accounting for about 46% of all book challenges in 2023; school libraries saw an 11% increase over 2022 numbers.
- Groups and individuals demanded the censorship of multiple titles, often dozens or hundreds at a time.
- Titles representing the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals made up 47% of those targeted in censorship attempts.
Fill out the form to contact your state legislators to let them know that censorship has no place in New Jersey.
Keep Censorship Out of New Jersey
Public Libraries Across the Country Saw 92 Percent Increase In the Number of Titles Targeted for Censorship
According to the American Library Association's recently released report, censorship is on the rise.
- The number of titles targeted for censorship at public libraries increased by 92% over the previous year, accounting for about 46% of all book challenges in 2023; school libraries saw an 11% increase over 2022 numbers.
- Groups and individuals demanded the censorship of multiple titles, often dozens or hundreds at a time.
- Titles representing the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals made up 47% of those targeted in censorship attempts.
Fill out the form to contact your state legislators to let them know that censorship has no place in New Jersey.