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King’s Classics Banned in Utah Schools | Salt Lake City News
Utah schools are removing Stephen King’s “Different Seasons” — home to “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Stand By Me” — from libraries in four districts, adding to a growing list of 40 banned books. Under a 2022 state law, books can be pulled if enough school districts flag them for “objective sensitive material,” restricting access for grades 7–12. The ACLU of Utah, Kurt Vonnegut’s estate, and other authors are suing, claiming the state violates First Amendment rights. This move reflects a nationwide battle over censorship in education, sparking debate about what young readers should access —…
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