ALA documented 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship in 2023—a 65% surge over 2022 numbers—as well as 1,247 demands to censor library books, materials, and resources. More information is available in your libraries and here online: https://bigsandy.libguides.com/bannedbooksweek
Mayo and Prestonsburg libraries are hosting a word search contest for Banned Books week. Pikeville is hosting a reading and a backpack giveaway. Stop by your library today to see what's there for censorship and challenged materials!
