8 of 10 most challenged children’s books in 2019 had LGBTQ content
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metroweekly.comPhoto: Cockburn Libraries / Flickr Eight of the top 10 most challenged books of 2019 were flagged for LGBTQ content, according to the American Library Association.
Each year, the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books. Rankings are based on challenges reported in the media, as well as censorship reports from libraries, schools, or individuals who submit reports using the office’s challenge reporting form.
Disturbingly, the “Top 10” list only provides a snapshot of censorship attempts, as the ALA estimates that anywhere from 82% to 97% of attempts are ever reported.
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