Attack of the Black Rectangles
Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King, published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2022, is a thought-provoking exploration of censorship and intolerance. This 258-page novel follows Mac, who discovers that words in his classroom copy of Jane Yolen’s The Devil’s Arithmetic have been blacked out. Outraged by this act of censorship, Mac and his friends embark on a quest to uncover who is behind the redaction and to challenge the authority that seeks to silence them.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of activism and social justice, as Mac grapples with the implications of censorship in his school environment. The story highlights the importance of speaking out against injustice, even when faced with resistance from adults who prefer silence. Through Mac’s journey, the book addresses significant social themes related to education, values, and the role of libraries in fostering open dialogue. Attack of the Black Rectangles invites readers to reflect on the power of words and the necessity of standing up for one’s beliefs.
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Award-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship and intolerance in a novel she was born to write.
When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen’s The Devil’s Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But then when he and his friends discover what the missing words are, he’s outraged.
Someone in his school is trying to prevent kids from reading the full story.
But who?
Even though his unreliable dad tells him to not get so emotional about a book (or anything else), Mac has been raised by his mom and grandad to call out things that are wrong. He and his friends head to the principal’s office to protest the censorship… but her response doesn’t take them seriously.
So many adults want Mac to keep his words to himself.
Mac’s about to see the power of letting them out.
In Attack of the Black Rectangles, acclaimed author Amy Sarig King shows all the ways truth can be hard… but still worth fighting for.
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