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A graphic novel recounts a 2013 Chicago Public Schools incident involving restricted access to the memoir *Persepolis*.
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Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel recounts fictionalized events from 2013 concerning restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir *Persepolis*. These real-life events occurred within Chicago Public Schools. The graphic novel depicts a situation where access to the book was limited. The article does not specify the exact individuals or groups responsible for the restriction, the specific data or systems affected, why this event matters beyond its fictionalized retelling, or documented consequences.
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