![]() ![]() I was expecting it to be banned for the same reason many other books are: forcing current values on books set in previous times. Swearing! As that’s the main reason why it’s challenged and I barely noticed the cursing, don’t let that stop you from reading this. Weirdly, the main reason people challenge the book (according to the ALA), is for swearing. It is teen love, they do get naked-even though that’s more inferred than told-, kids smoke weed, kids are bullies and behave terribly, and Eleanor lives in an abusive household. I can see reasons why people may have objections to Eleanor & Park, not the level of banning it, but I can see why people could be concerned. Park begrudgingly shifts to let Eleanor into the spare seat, and they gradually, silently bond over Park’s morning comic reading. Everyone has their unwritten set seats, and newcomers aren’t welcome. It’s set in the ‘80s in America, so it was still early immigration days, and white America was still a thing. The story is a cute first love between two social outsiders. I had to look up why Eleanor & Park was banned. Eleanor & Park was on my bookshelf waiting to be read. It’s a long-standing tradition that started this month. I’ve created a new tradition: read a banned book in September. ![]() If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. ![]()
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