Biden Takes Notice of Controversial Book Bans.

Book bans are on the rise in the United States, with parents and politicians pushing for censorship in public schools and libraries. According to the American Library Association, the number of challenges to unique titles last year was up nearly 40% over 2021. The most banned books often feature protagonists or secondary characters of color, issues of race or racism, and LGBTQIA+ identity and themes. President Joe Biden has spoken out against book bans, citing them as a threat to "bedrock freedoms." Grassroots organizers are responding by putting banned books in Little Free Libraries and organizing banned book giveaways.