The Color of Heaven
Kim Dong Hwa
About this book
A celebration of the triumph of true love As Ehwa grew from a girl to a young woman in The Color of Earth and The Color of Water, she began to understand and experience love and relationships, with her mother as a model and confidante. Now, in the heartwarming conclusion to this lyrically written and delicately drawn trilogy, Ehwa's true love comes at last, and as her mother looks on, she takes the final steps towards becoming an adult. In the tradition of My Antonia and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, from the pen of the renowned Korean manhwa creator Kim Dong Hwa, comes a girl's coming of age story, set in the vibrant pastoral landscape of Korea.
Censorship history
In 2024, "The Color of Heaven" by Kim Dong Hwa was banned at the school level in various districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its themes of love and relationships, which some parents and school officials deemed inappropriate for students. Specific instances of challenges included formal complaints submitted to school boards, leading to votes that resulted in the book's removal from curricula and libraries. The bans reflect a growing trend of censorship in educational settings, often driven by local parent-teacher associations and community groups advocating for more conservative content in school materials.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Moral |
