An Interview with Mike Curato

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Mike Curato talks about his award-winning graphic novel Flamer, his writing practice, and how it feels to have his story vaulted into national headlines as parents, politicians, and school boards campaign to remove his book from school and library shelves.

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Resources:

Check out Flamer from BPL, or other books by Mike Curato.
See what books were most frequently challenged in 2022, according to the America Library Association.
This conversation touches on suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, you can talk to someone at the suicide and crisis lifeline. Just call 988. It’s free, and it’s available 24 hours a day.

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