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Graphic Novel Sparks Debate Over School Book Bans
March 12, 2026
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Librarian Jarrett Dapier's new graphic novel fictionalizes real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.
In a bold move to shed light on the complex issue of book bans in schools, librarian and author Jarrett Dapier has crafted a gripping graphic novel that draws inspiration from true events. The story takes place against the backdrop of the 2013 controversy surrounding the restriction of Marjane Satrapi's acclaimed memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.
Dapier's work, titled
Source: NPR
