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Manga Increasingly Targeted in U.S. School Book Bans
Original: Manga, the Hugely Popular Graphic Novels That Originated in Japan, Targeted In Growing Number of Book Bans in the U.S.
Manga, the Japanese-origin graphic novels that are among the most borrowed formats in U.S. school and public libraries, are being removed or challenged in a growing number of American book bans, according to PEN America. The free-speech group says the illustrated format, often popular with teen readers, has become a frequent target alongside other books facing censorship campaigns.
Why now: PEN America's report drawing attention to manga bans is fueling fresh debate over school library censorship.
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- Manga, the Hugely Popular Graphic Novels That Originated in Japan, Targeted In Growing Number of Book Bans in the U.S. · PEN America
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