Book bans hit record near 12,000 as Stephen King tops list again and schools turn to AI
Nearly 12,000 bans took place in public schools over the past year, according to a new study from PEN America, the highest total since the free expression organization began tracking removals five years ago. For the second straight year, Stephen King was the author most likely to have his work withdrawn.
TL;DR
- Nearly 12,000 book bans occurred in public schools in the past year.
- This is the highest total recorded by PEN America in five years.
- Stephen King was the most banned author for the second year in a row.