Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 and with all that is happening in 2025, it is hyper-relevant today. Normally held during the last week of September or first week of October, the annual event will be held October 5-11 this year and gives shine to the liberties of of the freedom of speech and open access books, media, information, and the liberties to share, seek,and express ideas. And most of all, it’s a time to celebrate librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all kinds who support!
The Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024:
1. “All Boys Aren’t Blue“ by George M. Johnson
2. “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe
3. (TIE) “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky
5. “Tricks” by Ellen Hopkins
6. (TIE) “Looking for Alaska” by John Green and “Me and Earl and the Dying” Girl by Jesse Andrews
8. “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins and “Sold” by Patricia McCormick
10. “Flamer” by Mike Curato
Courtesy of the L.A. Public Library site, here are some shareable social media assets for the Top 10 list and censorship data are available here.
Check out the Top 10 Most Challenged Books Archive for lists and data going back to 2001, as well as the 100 most challenged books of past decades.
