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Stephen King Calls Out Utah Book Bans | Salt Lake City News
Stephen King is furious after Utah school districts banned his beloved “Different Seasons,” which includes “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Stand By Me,” calling the move baffling and unjust — and asking, “What is wrong with these people?” The book, once available to teens in grades 7-12, is now removed from four districts, adding to Utah’s growing list of 36 banned books. King’s social media outcry sparked over 20K likes and thousands of comments, fueling national debate. The ban follows Utah’s strict law requiring approval from three districts or two districts plus five charter schools to…
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