We discuss ⁠Flamer by Mike Curato, which was first published in 2020. This graphic novel received a Lambda Literary Award, which recognizes excellent LGBTQ+ literature, as well as several starred reviews. Flamer was fifth on the ALA's list of the most challenged books in 2023 and fourth in 2022.

In this episode, we discuss why Flamer has been banned. We also offer our assessment of its pros and cons. Please listen to our twenty-sixth episode for a close reading of the book.

Some of the sources mentioned in this episode:

• ⁠https://pen.org/mike-curato-flamer-interview
• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/flamer
  
• ⁠https://www.jstor.org/stable/40364966
• https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-69392-3_16
  
• https://www.npr.org/2020/10/22/926285834/flamer-offers-real-hope-not-just-rainbows-to-queer-kids
  

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