Banned Books Week 2024 List. Banned books week is an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information. Titles representing the voices and lived experiences of lgbtqia+ and bipoc individuals made up 47% of those targeted in censorship attempts.

Seven of the top 10 books in 2023 were challenged for lgbtq+ content, and most were. Every year, the office for intellectual freedom (oif) of the american library association compiles a list of the top ten most challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship in.