I grew up decades ago and remember some books being banned at my school library, even though it probably wasn't officially on a list somewhere to be tabulated and counted. I think the reality of what isn't allowed in schools goes far beyond these stats.
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.
Given the horror/adult genre of many of his works and the crazy number of titles he's published over the years, this makes sense
Some 80% of bans occur in three states: Florida, Texas, and Tennessee.
While states like Maryland, New Jersey, and Illinois do not appear to ban books in schools.
I grew up decades ago and remember some books being banned at my school library, even though it probably wasn't officially on a list somewhere to be tabulated and counted. I think the reality of what isn't allowed in schools goes far beyond these stats.
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.
“Banned” just means the school library chooses not to buy it.
You can still get them at the public library or any bookstore.