Banned Books 2024 Controversy. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, banned books week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. It’s the latest in what is a growing trend across the united states.

It’s the latest in what is a growing trend across the united states. House bill 1775, which limits what can be taught in oklahoma classrooms about race and sex, has further fueled controversy in the state.