About this book
Contains black-and-white comic strip images in which the author shares the story of her life in Tehran, Iran, where she lived from ages six to fourteen while the country came under control of the Islamic regime.
Censorship history
Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its political content and challenge to authority, as well as religious / blasphemy and violence. This case illustrates how governments across political systems have used censorship to shield authority from literary criticism.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | PoliticalReligiousViolence |
