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Briefing: This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events

Strategic angle: Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.

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Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel provides a fictionalized narrative based on the real events of 2013 when access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis was restricted in Chicago Public Schools.

This incident raises important questions about censorship and the accessibility of educational materials within school systems.

The graphic novel serves as a case study for understanding the broader implications of book bans on curriculum and student learning outcomes.