Jodi Picoult's "Nineteen Minutes" is the most banned book in U.S. schools amid rising book bans.

Jodi Picoult's novel "Nineteen Minutes," about a school shooting, has become the most banned book in U.S. schools, according to PEN America. The organization reported over 10,000 instances of books being removed during the 2023-2024 academic year, a sharp increase from previous years. Most bans occurred in Iowa and Florida, which have enacted restrictive book laws. Frequently banned titles often address themes of sex, race, or gender identity.

November 01, 2024
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