While large-scale, public book burnings like historical events are rare, reports from 2025 show a massive increase in book bans and removals from US schools, especially in Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, with thousands of titles removed for LGBTQ+ or racial themes; however, a specific, notable burning incident occurred in Ohio, where faith leaders protested far-right actions by holding counter-readings and donations after extremist groups burned books related to Black and queer history.

This painting is a reminder of what has happened and is still happening right now in 2025 United States.