/tags/pen-america PEN America en-US Copyright Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:48:47 GMT /local-news/2022-09-21/the-problematic-surge-of-book-bannings-across-the-u-s The number of banned books in classrooms across the country is skyrocketing to new highs. That’s the finding of a new report released this week from PEN America––a nonprofit focused on freedom of expression. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:48:47 GMT /local-news/2022-09-21/the-problematic-surge-of-book-bannings-across-the-u-s Bryce Dix