A rise in book bans and challenges in Connecticut and across the country has raised the desire and need for more funding for both public and private libraries.
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In 2023, Connecticut was one of 11 states that saw attempts to censor more than 100 books in public and school libraries, according to preliminary data from the American Library Association.
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In 2023, Connecticut was one of 11 states that saw attempts to censor more than 100 books in public and school libraries, according to preliminary data from the American Library Association. The ALA said that the number of challenged books jumped 20% compared to the 2022 reporting period, a record-breaking year for attempted bans in the U.S. According to the group, the bulk of the challenges .