Stephen King Trashed For Making Comments About Banned Books: ‘Does This Include Pornography?’

Stephen King’s tweet encouraging kids to read banned books Many followers left negative feedback. 

“Hey, kids! It’s your old buddy Steve King telling you that if they ban a book in your school, haul your ass to the nearest bookstore or library ASAP and find out what they don’t want you to read,” the best-selling author’s original tweet said.

“Stephen doesn’t understand there are things called age-appropriate materials,” Billboard Chris is a Canadian activist. replied. 

“I’m not sure Stephen understands how creepy this is, considering the materials that are being restricted are openly pornographic,” Nick Frietas is a Republican member of Virginia House of Delegates. agreed. 

“Does this include pornography? Because I’m pretty sure parents don’t want you telling their children to access pornographic material.” Stephen Miller, ex-senior advisor to President Trump said.

“Periodic reminder that when they accuse us of ‘banning books’ they’re referring to graphic books containing pornographic content. Stephen King wants your kids to have access to these books in school,” Libs of TikTok was shared with an image of books that have been hotly contested.

We are reminded periodically that they can accuse us of being a nuisance. “banning books” they’re referring to graphic books containing pornographic content. Stephen King would like your children to have these books in school. https://t.co/DFsaqXeut4 pic.twitter.com/8w8grzwou3

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 19, 2023

Memoir is one of them. “Gender Queer.” The book contains explicit illustrations as well as verbal descriptions about masturbation. One scene includes a 14-year-old boy fantasizing about touching an older man’s penis. A Colorado mother was silenced at her local school board meeting when she tried to read from the book while attempting to get it removed from her child’s school library.

“Pornography does not belong in our schools, or accessible to our children,” The parent appealed, echoing similar sentiments at other school board meetings across America. 

“This Book Is Gay,” Another banned title teaches readers how to create a profile on gay hookup app Grindr. “sex apps.”

There’s also the banned book “Queer: The LGBT Guide For Teens,” It provides in-depth descriptions about anal, oral, and one-night sex. “vaginal sex with dildos.” Also available in this book discusses The relationship between God and the LGBT community. It warns against anyone who “use religion to justify their ignorant viewpoints and tell you that you’re going to burn in hell for being gay.” 

Libs Of TikTok also shared graphic images from the books “Flamer” And “Let’s Talk About It,” These are also not available in all schools. 

Sexually explicit books aren’t the only ones being rejected from school libraries. A list Books featuring complex themes were included in the list of 50 most-banned books in schools.

Each state and each school district decides which books should be made available to students.