Kelly talks about the history and legacy of Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War for its 50th anniversary, including its long-running favor among book banners.

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Books Discussed

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier

Cormier Archives on Censorship

Cormier Archives letter to Liz

New York Times on Cormier and The Chocolate War's Censorship Legacy

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