Book Bans by State
Explore an interactive map showing the intensity of book bans across the United States.
Explore an interactive map showing the intensity of book bans across the United States.
Click a stateTap a state twice to view banned books
This map displays the number of documented book bans per state. Colors range from light gray (no bans) to dark red (highest number of bans).
The color scale uses square root normalization to better differentiate states with fewer bans while still highlighting states with the most restrictions.
Source: Data compiled from public records and educational institution reports.