(Salt Lake City, UT) — The decision to remove controversial books from Utah public schools will get a fresh review in the coming months. The Utah State Board of Education is spending 60-thousand dollars on the study. In recent months, 44 books have been banned. Some of those include the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Stephen King book that inspired the films “Stand By Me” and “The Shawshank Redemption” is now banned in Utah public schools. The 1982 book Different Seasons includes two stories that were adapted into the iconic movies. Different Seasons is one of 17 books that […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Two more books are being banned in Utah’s public schools. The latest titles include “A Clash Of Kings” by George R.R. Martin. He’s the popular author behind “Game of Thrones”. Also being banned is “A Stolen Life” by Jaycee Dugard. She was kidnapped as a […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah branch of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing over a law that allows for book bans. The ACLU is being joined by several people, including two students who do not want to be named. The estate of award-winning novelist Kurt Vonnegut is […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah faces a lawsuit over its book bans in public schools. The ACLU of Utah said the suit was filed by the estate of author Kurt Vonnegut along with other writers, alleging the state violated First Amendment protections by removing certain titles. Officials announced three […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is banning its 14th book from the state’s public schools. “Living Dead Girl” by Elizabeth Scott was banned outright after three school districts removed it from their shelves. The book, aimed at young adults, follows the story of a girl kidnapped and forced to […]
