Review originally posted on between-the-shelves.com!

Thanks to Net Galley and Iron Circus Comics for a copy of this to review! I'm always in the market for graphic novels that open your eyes to new things, and this one definitely does that. I'll admit that I don't know much about South Korea, so this book taught me a lot. Plus, the young adults in the book band together with books in order to change their circumstances. Because we all know that books can change the way people think.

One of the things I most appreciated about this was the formatting. To me, it mimicked the Japanese manga style of art, making it a more immersive experience. Facts about South Korea were also cleverly included throughout the story, meaning that the information didn't overtake the story itself. In a time when there's a lot of political upheaval in our own country, I think a lot of teens will take to this story and inspire them to enact their own change.

Banned Book Club is an important story featuring a time in history that is often forgotten. Definitely a great book to add to your classroom library.
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Set in the 1980s in South Korea, this graphic memoir packs in a lot of information that isn't really taught in history classes in the US. An eye opening read! Stay tuned for a full review tomorrow.