Over 2,000 Books Banned in Florida Schools, Stephen King Among Most Affected
Over 2,000 books have been banned or restricted in Florida schools, with notable authors like Stephen King affected. The PEN report highlights this trend, although incomplete data makes the full picture unclear.
Stephen King, the most banned author in U.S. schools, saw 206 instances of censorship this year. His works, including 'Carrie' and 'The Stand', were among the 87 affected. Other extensively restricted books include 'Sold' by Patricia McCormick, 'Forever' by Judy Blume, and works by Sarah J. Maas and Jodi Picoult. Reasons cited often involve LGBTQ+ themes, racial depictions, and violent or sexual content. Thousands were removed preemptively, not in response to direct threats. PEN America's methodology counts any book removed or restricted, leading to higher numbers than the American Library Association's reports. The U.S. state with the most bans on King's books is not specified, but Oregon has legislation challenging book removals based on authorship or content.
The PEN report reveals a significant number of book bans and restrictions, with Stephen King and other prominent authors affected. The reasons behind these actions often involve controversial themes. The true extent of book censorship remains uncertain due to incomplete data.
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