Most challenged books in Oregon have LGBTQ themes or authors; proposed legislation would make it illegal to censor books about protected classes.
December 23, 2024Amanda Waldroupe
Libraries have ordered more copies to keep up with the sudden demand to read books that some would ban.
December 22, 2024Amanda Waldroupe
The most common reasons for book challenges include unsuited to age group; LGBTQ content; depicts sex, nudity, abuse; or contains profanity, according to the State Library of Oregon's 2024 report.