Quick Facts

Here in Idaho:

• Attempts were made to censor more than 136 unique book titles

         in 2023 according to the Idaho Library Association.

• 26% of books challenged had NO sexual content of any kind.
• 49% of the challenged books were written by or about individuals

          who are black, indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC).

• 41% of challenged books contained LGBTQIA+ content. 

Nationwide:

• In 2024, the ALA identified 2,452 unique book titles that were challenged in the US. The third highest ever documented by the ALA.
• 72% of titles challenged were by pressure groups and decision makers.
• In recent years, organized groups have begun demanding multiple titles, often ​dozens or hundreds at a time.