Over the last year or so, there were at least 2,500 book bans in more than 130 school districts across 30-plus states, according to an analysis published Monday by PEN America, a free speech and literary organization. While large majorities of Americans oppose book bans, PEN attributes the movement largely to the dozens of groups – many self-described as “parents’ rights” organizations – that have disseminated lists of books they argue aren’t appropriate for school children. Swipe ➡️ to read about book bans in the past year and tap our link in bio for more on banned books.