Utah bans Stephen King novella collection from public schools
Public schools in Utah have enacted a statewide ban on the Stephen King novella collection 'Different Seasons,' drawing a public response from the author.
Quick answers
Which book has been banned?
Utah public schools have banned the novella collection 'Different Seasons' by Stephen King.
What is the status of the book in Utah schools?
The collection has been removed from all public schools in the state.
Has there been an official response from the author?
Yes, Stephen King has publicly questioned the decision, asking, 'What’s wrong with these people?'
The brief
Utah has removed the novella collection 'Different Seasons' from all public school libraries. This collection is known for containing the stories that served as the basis for the films 'Stand by Me' and 'The Shawshank Redemption.' Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, KUTV, and The Salt Lake Tribune highlights the author's reaction to the decision.
Reports consistently feature his question directed toward the state regarding the rationale behind the removal. Future updates remain pending regarding whether the state will issue a formal explanation or if further titles will be subject to similar reviews.
Currently, the scope of the restriction is limited to public schools.
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The reporting (11)
- Stephen King comments after 'Different Seasons' banned in Utah schools KUTV · 46d ago
- ‘What’s wrong with these people?’: Stephen King speaks out after collection added to Utah banned books list ABC4 Utah · 46d ago
- ‘What’s wrong with these people?’: Stephen King speaks out after collection added to Utah's banned books list East Idaho News · 46d ago
- Stephen King on Utah: ‘What’s wrong with these people?’ Deseret News · 46d ago
- 'What's wrong with these people?' Stephen King strikes back after Utah book ban FOX 13 News Utah · 46d ago
- Utah Public Schools Ban Stephen King Collection Newser · 46d ago
- Utah bans another Stephen King book from all public schools KPCW · 46d ago
- Utah Bans Stephen King Collection from Public Schools Locus Online · 46d ago
- 'What's Wrong With These People?' — Stephen King Hits Out at Utah for Banning Novella Collection That Inspired Stand by Me and The Shawshank Redemption From All Public Schools IGN · 46d ago
- Utah just banned another Stephen King book from all public schools. Here’s what it’s about. The Salt Lake Tribune · 46d ago
- Utah bans Stephen King novella collection from public schools The Guardian · 46d ago
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