Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Flamer," by Mike Curato

This month's banned book selection is "Flamer," by Mike Curato.

It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes—but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can't stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance.

Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love.

The book has been banned and challenged for LGBTQIA+ content and because it was considered sexually explicit.