The Growing Battle Against Books in 2022.

The American Library Association has released its list of the 13 most challenged books of 2022, with Maia Kobabe's "Gender Queer" topping the list for the second year in a row. The list includes books by LGBTQ authors and those dealing with issues of race, sexuality, and gender expression. Book banning attempts and restrictions in schools and public libraries have surged in recent years, setting a record in 2022 with over 1,200 challenges compiled by the ALA. The banning efforts have been described as "devastating" and a "political game" by authors affected by the censorship.