Which graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi was banned in some US prisons?

Which graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi was banned in some US prisons? The answer is “Persepolis.”

“Persepolis” is Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic-novel series about growing up in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. It depicts political repression, war, religious extremism, exile, and the effects of state violence on ordinary families.

The work has faced censorship attempts in the United States, especially in schools and educational settings. Critics have objected to its graphic depictions, language, political content, and treatment of religion. In 2013, Chicago Public Schools ordered copies removed from some seventh-grade classrooms, though the book was later reinstated.

“Persepolis” remained widely available in libraries and classrooms despite these challenges and appeared on the American Library Association’s list of the most challenged books. Its censorship history has made it a prominent example in discussions about challenged graphic literature and freedom of expression.