On April 8, ALA released of its highly anticipated list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 and the State of America’s Libraries 2024 report. The report highlights the ways libraries and library workers have addressed community needs with innovative and critical services, as well as the challenges brought on by censorship attempts. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe was the most challenged book for the third consecutive year. The number of unique titles targeted for censorship surged 65% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by ALA.