Since 2020, controversy over library books and school curriculums has skyrocketedand grabbed national attention. Through legislation and community backlash, books that address critical race theory, sexuality, BIPOC experiences, and LGBTQ identities are being restricted across America.​​​ In a country built on the freedom of speech, how is this allowed?​ This exploration of the quiet impacts and intentions of book bans reveals the political battleground within American libraries, catching librarians in the crossfire. It begs the question: Is this an effort for censorship, or are books merely a political pawn?