The Color of Water
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 Water" by Kim Dong Hwa faced bans at the school level across several states in the United States, primarily due to concerns over its themes related to race, colonialism, and political content. Notably, in a school district in Texas, a formal complaint was filed by a local parent group, leading to a school board vote that resulted in the book's removal from the curriculum. The ban has been upheld in various districts, with ongoing discussions about its appropriateness in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | RacialPoliticalReligious |
