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Kim Hyun Sook

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About the Author

Kim Hyun Sook (she/her) was hunted down by the police for reading banned books in 1980s South Korea. Her Freeman Award–winning graphic novel about the experience, Banned Book Club, has now been banned in Florida. Kim is her family name. You can call her Hyun Sook.


Ryan Estrada (he/him) is the Eisner-nominated co-creator of Banned Book Club, No Rules Tonight, Occulted, Learn to Read Korean in 15 Minutes, and the Student Ambassador series. The best thing he’s ever done is marry Hyun Sook. His work can be found at ryanestrada.com.

Books by Kim Hyun Sook

Books by Kim Hyun Sook published by PRH Grupo Editorial