Both were among the most challenged books of 2022, according to a list published by the American Library Association.

Source: https://atlantatribune.com/2023/08/25/book-ban-prevents-cobb-county-students-from-reading-about-sexuality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-ban-prevents-cobb-county-students-from-reading-about-sexuality

Kimberly Moeller, the president-elect of the Missouri Library Association, said there is vague language in a state House rule that could mean a wide interpretation of what is considered 'obscene' or inappropriate for minors.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-libraries-book-bans-1.6815351?cmp=rss

Kobabe’s book ranks among the most challenged books available in school and public libraries, according to the American Library Association.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/02/05/news/hancock/hancock-county-lgbtq-book-restriction-debate-joam40zk0w/

Last year, 2,571 unique titles faced censorship attempts — a 38% increase over 2021 and a record high, according to the American Library Association.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/07/22/breaking-news/they-checked-out-pride-books-in-protest-it-backfired/

NEW YORK (AP) — Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highsAmerican Library Association.

Source: https://wtop.com/entertainment/2023/09/challenges-to-library-books-continue-at-record-pace-in-2023-american-library-association-reports/

The American Library Association found this trend surged in 2023; according to preliminary data, there were 695 attempts to censor library materials and services and documented challenges to 1,915 unique titles—a 20% increase from the previous year.

Source: https://carolinapublicpress.org/62305/yancey-county-pride-display-sparks-wider-debate-over-book-bans-and-lgbtq-representation-in-libraries/

The American Library Association says bookmobiles have served rural, urban, suburban and tribal areas for more than 100 years.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/6/23585053/bookmobiles-libraries-warren-newport-library-books-reading-editorial

The annual meeting of the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Association is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/19/community-news-blueberry-ball-ready-to-drop-in-kennebunk/