‘Modern day book-burning’: Bestselling authors sue Utah officials over book bans

Two Utah high schoolers are also listed as plaintiffs.

A collection of books by authors Kurt Vonnegut, Amy Reed, Elana K. Arnold, and Ellen Hopkins.

A collection of books by authors Kurt Vonnegut, Amy Reed, Elana K. Arnold, and Ellen Hopkins.

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