In 2022, the Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked the highest level of attempted book bans since it's began recording censorship data more than 20 years ago, significantly exceeding the previous record high number of book challenges reported in 2021.--ALA American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom.

The 5 Most Common Complaints Cited in challenges against books and graphic novels:

• LGBTQIA+ Content: 521 Cases

• Sexually Explicit: 428 Cases (often used to challenge non-explicit LGBTQIA+ books)

• EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) Content: 142 Cases

• Sex Education: 83 Cases (typically targeting materials with LGBTQIA+ representation)

• Profanity: 70 Cases