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PEN America Releases Banned Books List for 2026
Original: Banned Books List 2026
PEN America has published its Banned Books List for 2026, documenting titles removed or restricted in schools and libraries. The annual inventory has become a key reference in the ongoing debate over book challenges in the United States, with free speech advocates and parents' groups continuing to clash over what material should be accessible to young readers.
Why now: The release of PEN America's annual banned books list renews public debate over censorship in schools and libraries.
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