The Enid Public Library is set to host a virtual “Banned Book Club” event, a special event focused on censorship and book banning.
Stop by the library on Tuesday, April 1st at 5 p.m. for a virtual discussion with Ryan Estrada, the co-author of “Banned Book Club.”
The discussion will allow readers to engage with Estrada regarding his experience with book banning and censorship. Estrada will also discuss the book’s symbolism, telling the true story of author Kim Hyon Sook’s experiences with political oppression, censorship and the power of literature in South Korea. Afterward, the book club will explore themes of censorship and the role of books in preserving democratic values.
The book was challenged and temporarily removed from Florida’s Clay County school district in April 2023. After review, the book was reinstated after the ban was deemed frivolous.
In a “School Library Journal” article, Sook dove deeper into the book’s meaning.
“Our book is not about politics. It is about a group of nerdy friends hanging out and trying to live their lives,” Sook said. “They want to do well in school, make friends and meet cute boys. But because of the climate I grew up in, political situations interrupted all [of] those things. It’s all history, but maybe that history hits a little too close to home.”
“Banned Book Club” can be checked out at the Enid Public Library.
For more information, visit the Enid Public Library’s webpage or contact them at (580) 234-6313 or at [email protected]
