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10 resultsfor “why are books challenged in libraries”

World

The American Library Association has released its list of the most challenged books of 2025

challenged books of 2025 ![The American Library Association's list of the most frequently challenged

NPR Topics: NewsApr 20
Politics

US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency

libraries. In 2025, 5,668 books were banned – representing 66% of the total number challenged

The Guardian WorldApr 22
Conflicts

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

books most challenged](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/nx-s1-5791617/american-library-association-challenged-books) in U.S. libraries, noting 31% of challenges came from

NPR Topics: NewsApr 22
Politics

Report shows banned non-fiction books doubled over last school year in US

books banned in all US libraries saw a record high in 2025. Similarly, 40% of the titles challenged

The Guardian WorldMay 7
World

‘I have to protect them’: The man guarding Mauritania’s rare Islamic books

challenge, Bishop said. ![Chinguetti](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1040384-1776728227.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C578&quality=80) A section of old Chinguetti shows the stone masonry used at the time [Shola Lawal/Al Jazeera] Back in the library, el-Habot continued working, his thin frame bent

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 27
World

Camilla takes missing Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy to New York to complete set

book characters. But missing from the line up is the original figure of the young kangaroo, called Roo, which the library says was lost in the 1930s. The Queen is bringing a specially-made

BBC NewsApr 26
Politics

This Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?

library books and require schools to notify parents if their child requests different pronouns, locker rooms or sports teams. She also serves on the powerful appropriations committee and has embraced Trump's agenda. "And then

NPR Topics: NewsMay 16
Politics

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff

library books and require schools to notify parents if their child requests different pronouns, locker rooms or sports teams. She also serves on the powerful appropriations committee and has embraced Trump's agenda. Letlow

NPR Topics: NewsMay 17
Politics

Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before start

library bookcase](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f499f0da33453c7dc06adaac4cd3327726aaa4b0/0_0_1220_1218/master/1220.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) The cancellation ‘dents the image of our country’, said Linda Kasonde, a Zambian lawyer Rights campaigners have called the decision a blatant act of censorship and part of a broader

The Guardian WorldMay 2
Politics

A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections

challengers include a children’s book author, the leader of an Indigenous nonprofit and an inventor who hopes to address water shortages. Even more contenders are angling for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Among them

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 18