Utah bans Stephen King novella collection from public schools

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Utah bans Stephen King novella collection from public schools

Jul 16 2026

A collection of Stephen King novellas that inspired classic films including Stand by Me and The Shawshank Redemption has been banned from Utah public schools.

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