Analysis of the 52 Most Frequently Banned Books in U.S. Schools Over Four Years
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Summary
The article analyzes the 52 most banned books in U.S. schools over the last four years, revealing that many are award-winning works by acclaimed authors like Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, and Judy Blume. It highlights that thousands of books have been targeted since 2021, with some titles like John Green's 'Looking for Alaska' being banned as many as 147 times. The list includes bestselling authors, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winners, and covers various genres from young adult fiction to serious literary works.
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Since PEN America began tallying school book bans in 2021, thousands of books have been targeted repeatedly – as many as 147 times for John Green's popular young adult novel Looking for Alaska.
Seven of bestselling author Sarah J. Maas' books appear in the top 52, along with several other popular young adult and literary works.
The 52 most banned books of the last four school years include National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winners.
