PositiveThe New York Times Book ReviewMarcus probes not just what made these works controversial, but also the life paths that led the writers to pursue their subjects, and how they reacted to campaigns to muzzle their work—all of which are sure to interest their young fans, as well as students of free speech ... To read these writers sharing their reasons for broaching delicate topics is to realize that the fights over their books are fundamental struggles over how we are raising and educating new generations ... Marcus’s interviews spotlight what is at stake when books are challenged.
