Banned Books 2024 Challenge. Launched in 1982, banned books week was established in response to a rapid surge in book challenges across libraries, bookstores and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all.

Ala compiled data on censorship attempts in libraries and schools during 2023. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict access to materials or services based upon the objections of a person or group.