Graphic novels, though increasingly popular, are 'prime targets' for book ban lists
Graphic novels and comic books sales in the U.S. have grown in recent years, but the format is still a "prime target" for book ban lists.
Maia Kobabe's award-winning graphic memoir Gender Queer was named the top challenged book of 2022 and 2021 by the American Library Association. Jerry Craft, Connecticut native and the author of graphic novel New Kid, also found his book on ban lists.
RELATED LISTEN: Earlier this year, Jerry Craft spoke on Connecticut Public's Disrupted. He "talks about his banned, award-winning graphic novel New Kid, in addition to his latest book, School Trip."
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