BANNED Book Club | The Perks of Being a Wallflower
To celebrate Pride month, we will be reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Setphen Chbosky.
This is in the TEEN section at the EPL.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is written as a series of letters from its main character, Charlie, to an unnamed friend. In these letters, Charlie writes about his struggles with relationships, substance abuse, mental health, and identity.
The book was first published on February 1, 1999, and first banned in 2003. Today, it is still subject to multiple bans for including topics such as drug use, teenage sex, and abortion,
When: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Where: Lounge at the SCCL Hall (10139 87 Ave)
Please RSVP (jessenns@gmail.com) so that we have an idea of numbers for refreshments.