# Utah Schools Ban Stephen King's Different Seasons
Utah public schools have banned Stephen King's novella collection "Different Seasons" from their libraries and curricula. The collection, which contains four novellas, has been judged to contain what school officials described as "objective sensitive material." The ban affects the publicly funded school system in the state.
The collection is notable for including stories that were adapted into acclaimed films, including "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Stand by Me." These novellas have previously been considered significant works of American literature and have been widely taught in schools across the country.
According to reporting, Stephen King is the most banned author in U.S. schools. The removal of "Different Seasons" adds to a broader pattern of King's works being challenged or removed from educational institutions, though the specific reasons cited for individual bans may vary.
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