PEN America: Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans (Oct 2026)
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PEN America reported nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools.
Who they are
PEN America[1].
What they do
It reported "nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide during the 2025-2026 school year".
How it works
The report, from around October 5, 2026, said "A record 7,370 unique titles were banned".
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under School Book Bans.
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~2026-10-05: PEN America reported "nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide during the 2025-2026 school year"; "A record 7,370 unique titles were banned". (1 source) [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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