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=== ''Banned Book Club'' (graphic novel) ===
''Banned Book Club'' is a graphic novel written by Hyun Sook Kim and Ryan Estrada, and illustrated by Hyung-Ju Ko. It was published in 2020 and is based on Kim’s real-life experiences growing up in South Korea during the 1980s.
The story follows a college student who joins a secret reading group where students read books that are banned by the government. At the time, South Korea was under a dictatorship, and strict censorship laws limited what people could read and say. The group risks punishment in order to read freely and share ideas.
The book explores themes such as censorship, freedom of speech, and the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs. Reviewers have praised it for its emotional storytelling and its use of illustrations to show tension and fear. It has also been recognized as a notable graphic novel for teens.
In recent years, ''Banned Book Club'' has been part of discussions about book banning in the United States. Some articles have pointed out the connection between the censorship shown in the book and current debates over what books are allowed in schools.{{Dashboard.wikiedu.org draft template/about this sandbox}}
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''Banned Book Club'' is a graphic novel written by Hyun Sook Kim and Ryan Estrada, and illustrated by Hyung-Ju Ko. It was published in 2020 and is based on Kim’s real-life experiences growing up in South Korea during the 1980s.
The story follows a college student who joins a secret reading group where students read books that are banned by the government. At the time, South Korea was under a dictatorship, and strict censorship laws limited what people could read and say. The group risks punishment in order to read freely and share ideas.
The book explores themes such as censorship, freedom of speech, and the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs. Reviewers have praised it for its emotional storytelling and its use of illustrations to show tension and fear. It has also been recognized as a notable graphic novel for teens.
In recent years, ''Banned Book Club'' has been part of discussions about book banning in the United States. Some articles have pointed out the connection between the censorship shown in the book and current debates over what books are allowed in schools.{{Dashboard.wikiedu.org draft template/about this sandbox}}
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