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flag Over half of banned books in U.S. schools featured characters of color or LGBTQ individuals, report finds.

flag More than half of the books banned in US schools last year featured characters of color or LGBTQ individuals, according to a PEN America report. flag Over 10,000 instances of book bans affected 4,218 titles, with 36% featuring people of color and 25% including LGBTQ characters. flag Critics argue that such bans harm students' learning and promote discrimination, while supporters claim they protect students from uncomfortable content. flag The report highlights a surge in challenges against diverse literature, impacting educational institutions nationwide.

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