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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Readers
UID:6913
DTSTAMP:20260423T033100Z
DTSTART:20250220T003000Z
DTEND:20250220T013000Z
LOCATION:Byron Public Library District, 100 S Washington St., Byron, IL 61
 010, United States
ROOM: Classroom 1
DESCRIPTION:In the compelling black-and-white illustrations of a comic str
 ip. Satrapi shares her personal journey of growing up in Tehran from ages 
 six to fourteen. This period coincided with the fall of the Shah's re
 gime, the rise of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating impact of th
 e Iraq war. As the daughter of politically active parents and the descenda
 nt of Iran's past rulers.  Marjane's childhood experiences inte
 rtwine with the country's tumultuous history. Persepolis offers a viv
 id portrayal of daily life in Iran and the contrasting realities between p
 rivate and public spheres. Marjane's perspective as a child exposes h
 er to dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned punishments, and the heroes of 
 the revolution. Through her eyes, readers also gain insights into the fasc
 inating history of Iran and her remarkable family background. The memoir d
 elves into personal and political aspects, creating a unique narrative tha
 t explores the repercussions of war and political oppression. Despite the 
 absurdity of the ability to continue with both laughter and tears. Lastly,
  readers are introduced to an irresistible young protagonist who captivate
 s their hearts. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the
  library. 
URL:https://www.byronlibrary.org/event/wednesday-night-readers-6913
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