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Rock Banned Book Club: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

Co-presented with the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights

PGCMLS and PGCOHR host a monthly book club to explore the top 10 challenged books of 2022. This month's discussion features "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky.

About the Book

This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. Through Charlie, Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting coming-of-age story, a powerful novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up. (Source: The Publisher)

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About Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky is an American filmmaker and author. He is best-known for writing the bestselling coming-of-age novel "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (1999), as well as for writing and directing the 2012 film adaptation of the book. Most recently, he directed the 2017 drama "Wonder" and the 2021 film adaptation of "Dear Evan Hansen." His first psychological horror novel, "Imaginary Friend," was published in October 2019.

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