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More than 11,000 books barred in US public schools, including manga
US public school districts barred 11,982 books in the year from July 2025 through June 2026, according to a tally by the nonprofit PEN America.
The number was the highest recorded, and the bans affected districts across the country.
Texas accounted for much of the activity.
Some of the books were Japanese manga, including “Attack on Titan.”
The tally reflects growing efforts by conservatives to influence what schools make available to students.
The figures count book bans across elementary, middle and high schools.
The available information does not say what will happen next.
More than 11,000 books were barred in US public school districts during the year to June 2026, according to a report by PEN America.
The total of 11,982 was a record, the report said.
The measures were concentrated in Texas and included Japanese manga.
The report described growing conservative intervention in education.
- Who
- US public school districts barred the books.
- What
- A record 11,982 books were barred during the year to June 2026, including Japanese manga.
- When
- July 2025 to June 2026.
- Where
- Across the United States, especially Texas.
- Why
- Not stated
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US public school districts barred 11,982 books, according to PEN America.
PEN America published its report on the book bans.
- Total
- 11,982 books
- Period
- July 2025 to June 2026
- Location
- US public school districts, especially Texas
- Report
- PEN America
- Included title
- Attack on Titan
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