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Challenges to books in Kentucky libraries tripled in 2022 amid national jump in attempted bans

Most of the challenged books have to do with sexuality or gender identity, said the president of the Kentucky Library Association, who blamed “a culture of fear and misunderstanding.” ....

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Challenges to books at Ky. libraries tripled in 2022 amid national jump in attempted bans

Like libraries nationwide, Kentucky libraries experienced a surge in challenges to materials in 2022. Data released by the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom earlier this week indicated the number of challenges nearly doubled in the U.S. since 2021, but in Kentucky they tripled. ....

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