Stephen King Is the Most Banned Author in Us Schools
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While states like Maryland, New Jersey, and Illinois do not appear to ban books in schools.
The 80/20 rule usually applies to large numbers & the 3 states you list represent 15-20% of US student population and 80% of bans.
You can still get them at the public library or any bookstore.
Banning outright reeks of censorship and fragile, anti-intellectual insecurities.