U.S. Schools Hit Record Levels of Book Banning, Research Shows

Republican legislators across multiple states have banned nearly 1,500 books so far this school year according to a report.
Most bans target books discussing issues of race, sexuality and identity.
Five states account for most bans: Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah and South Carolina.
The most frequently banned book is "Gender Queer: A Memoir" followed by "The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel."
Advocacy groups warn that book banning threatens students' First Amendment rights and access to information.