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Book bans reach all-time high, led by Texas and Florida and fueled by AI

The Hill·October 7, 2026·1 min read
Book bans reach all-time high, led by Texas and Florida and fueled by AI

Book bans hit an all-time high, with nearly 12,000 titles removed between 2025 and 2026, a 5,000-book jump from the prior year, according to a PEN America report. Texas and Florida lead the surge, fueled by political pressure and AI-generated challenges targeting diverse books.

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