2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association. It's a milestone that invites us to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities. Celebrate, connect, and reflect with us all year at ALA150.org. #ForOurLibraries | American Library Association

The American Library Association tracks attempts to ban or censor books in libraries and schools across the U.S. We compile reports of these censorship attempts – or “challenges” – from library workers in the field as well as media coverage to identify trends in censorship as well as the books that are challenged most frequently. Here are the Top 10 Most Challenged Books from 2024. You can learn more about them at ala.org/top10. You can also support our work fighting censorship by donating at il

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