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.

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