In this episode, we discuss Rainbow Rowell’s book Eleanor & Park, why it’s banned, and the controversy over Korean-American representation in the novel. 

Our banned bit today is about the Department of Education’s Press Release entitled, “U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax.”  

Other articles referenced during our discussion include: 

• “The importance of representation,” by Krystal Jagoo from Verywellmind.com

• “The Problem with Eleanor & Park,” by Chantal Cheung from the Northeastern University Political Review

• “Is 'Eleanor & Park' racist? Movie announcement renews criticism” by Saul Marquez from bookstacked.com

• “What’s your opinion on Eleanor & Park”, Lisa Maxwell’s response to Ellen Oh.