How to Talk About Book-Banning in the Classroom: A Story of Censorship, Action, Hope, and Love
From the Graphic Novel Wake Now in the Fire
The following is from Wake Now in the Fire by Jarrett Dapier and illustrated by AJ Dungo.
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Wake Now in the Fire by Jarrett Dapier and illustrated by AJ Dungo; published by Ten Speed Graphic, 2026
AJ Dungo
book banning
censorship
graphic novel
Jarrett Dapier
Ten Speed Graphic
Wake Now in the Fire
young adult
Jarrett Dapier
Jarrett Dapier is an author, librarian, and lifelong drummer. His debut YA graphic novel, WAKE NOW IN THE FIRE, illustrated by AJ Dungo and edited by Ginee Seo, is about teens fighting censorship in Chicago and is based on true events. It will be published by Ten Speed Graphic on February 3, 2026 and is available for pre-order now.
