SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The San Diego Public Library (SDPL) will be honoring the 43rd annual “Banned Books Week,” by spotlighting various works next week.

Last year, there were 821 attempts to censor library materials, according to the American Library Association (ALA). In 2024, 55% of challenges to ban or censor materials occur at public libraries.

“Intellectual freedom and the free flow of information and ideas are the cornerstones of an informed and engaged public,” SDPL Director Misty Jones said.

The SDPL is recognizing many banned books this week from Oct. 5-Oct. 11 with the theme “Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.” Those interested can attend several events including: • Tuesday, banned book trivia night 5–6 p.m. (University Heights Library) • Tuesday, bookmaking

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