In Utah, nearly all statewide book bans originate from just 2 school districts, sending novels to the shredder, Tribune finds

Across all Utah public schools, every district copy of each banned book must be destroyed, according to state law.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Librarian Kara Budge holds a newly banned book, George R. R. Martin's "A Clash of Kings", at West High School in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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In Utah, nearly all statewide book bans originate from just 2 school districts, sending novels to the shredder, Tribune finds

Across all Utah public schools, every district copy of each banned book must be destroyed, according to state law.

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