Banned Books Week attempts to shed a light on censorship

There have reportedly been nearly 700 attempts to censor library materials and services in the first eight months of this year.

The first week of October marks Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of freedom amid attempts to censor books in libraries and schools across the country.

Led by conservative Republicans, the banned book movement has gained momentum. There have been nearly 700 attempts to censor library materials and services in the first eight months of this year, the ALA reports.

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