![]() ![]() “The 2022-23 school year has been marked to date by an escalation of book bans and censorship in classrooms and school libraries across the United States. Other renowned titles on the list include Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye,” which is also among the most challenged books in Canada, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale: The Graphic Novel.” We all find comfort in literature that reflects our experiences,” Kaur said in a social media post. “I remember sitting in my school library in high school, turning to books about sexual assault because I didn’t have anyone else to turn to. ![]() While some parents believe certain books deal with subjects that are not suitable for high schoolers, educators say they are vital to making schools more inclusive. The report shines a light on the debate around the book-banning movement in American schools, which saw a resurgence in recent years and hit record highs in 2022. ![]()
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