Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Stephen King Tops List of Most Banned Authors in Schools
A new report from PEN America shows many books are being removed from schools.
Stephen King is the author whose books were banned the most.
The report covered over 6,800 cases of books taken out of schools.
Though a high number, it is a decrease from the previous school year.
The report focuses on the increased censorship across the United States.
The group is tracking the growing number of banned books to bring attention to the issue.
Stephen King is the most frequently banned author, according to the report.
PEN America recorded over 6,800 cases of book bans in the 2024-2025 school year.
His works were removed from classrooms and libraries more than any other author.
The report, 'Banned in the USA', tracked instances nationwide.
The total of bans declined slightly from the previous year.
- Who
- PEN America
- What
- Reported over 6,800 instances of book bans.
- When
- During the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Where
- U.S. schools nationwide.
- Why
- To document book bans and restrictions.
- Report Publisher
- PEN America
- Report Title
- Banned in the USA
- Most Banned Author
- Stephen King
- Books Banned
- Over 6,800
