#all generations

Dystopian: October 6

Dystopian books are often banned for portrayals of violent and crumpling societies. Marked by themes of rebellion, anarchy, violence, and control, dystopian books are often challenged for being age inappropriate or anti-government. What happens when society becomes the worst it can be? Do the people of Kumogakure rise up when everything has been taken away?

LBGTQIA+: October 7

Queer literature is essential for those learning to accept who they are through representation in a larger community. Challenges to queer fictions are often masked by claims of protecting the children it is there to support. 

Does Iwagakure punish love for the sake of tradition? Does Konohagakure arrange marriages to build their shinobi army? 

Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll: October 8

For centuries sex has been seen as something taboo. Drugs have been blamed for the destruction of society and corruptions of generations. Everyone from Mozart to Megan TheeStallion have been blamed for inspiring revelations. 

Censorship can happen anywhere, especially when you’re not looking. Does Sunagakure ban Icha Icha? Is there a war on drugs in Kirigakure? 

Political: October 9

From allegories to autobiographies, books that challenge authority, question the system, and demand a better world have been targets from those with the power or opposing view point.

What’s hidden is Tobirama’s journals? What happened behind the scenes as Onoki rose to power. 

Problematic History: October 10

Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. However, the things that are the hardest to face, can be easier to erase. Wars, discrimination, genocide.

What really happened in the Bloody Mist? What secrets from the first ninja war are best left untold?