Like its predecessor, this graphic novel is full of heavy and emotional reading with a lot of topics to consider. The presentation of this information in a graphic format is just as impactful as reading a traditionally published memoir or biography, but allows for the story to be more easily consumed and accessible to a wider berth of readers.

This story and others like it are important parts of history that should be presented in the educational system as a way to teach our children about humanity, including its occasional dark sides. It is important that we can see what happens when we fail to feel empathy and respect the differences between us so that we can develop the skills to live in harmony and learn from one another.

Banning this book seems so incredibly wrong and contrary to the point of literature. Along with Maus I, this graphic novel is one that I think should be considered for permanent use as a part of required secondary education. Teenagers are mature enough to understand the content and to use it to better understand the world. They are capable of seeing and comprehending what happens when societies fail to support one another. It is imperative that younger generations are able to learn from the mistakes of history and learn to respect and appreciate the differences in other cultures rather than center ideologies of hate.