https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/book-bans-in-the-united-states Stories involving Book bans in the United States, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/pen-america-us-school-book-bans-hit-record-high-stephen-king-most-bann https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/pen-america-us-school-book-bans-hit-record-high-stephen-king-most-bann Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:01:01 +0100 Culture PEN America's new "Banned in the USA" report counts 11,982 school book bans over the past year, the most since it began tracking in 2021. Stephen King is again the most banned author, and the report flags growing use of AI in deciding removals. (2 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 0 right)