The Art of Saving the World

About this book

One girl and her doppelgangers try to stop the end of the world in this YA sci-fi adventure When Hazel Stanczak was born, an interdimensional rift tore open near her family's home, which prompted immediate government attention. They soon learned that if Hazel strayed too far, the rift would become volatile and fling things from other dimensions onto their front lawn—or it could swallow up their whole town. As a result, Hazel has never left her small Pennsylvania town, and the government agents garrisoned on her lawn make sure it stays that way. On her sixteenth birthday, though, the rift spins completely out of control. Hazel comes face-to-face with a surprise: a second Hazel. Then another. And another. Three other Hazels from three different dimensions! Now, for the first time, Hazel has to step into the world to learn about her connection to the rift—and how to close it. But is Hazel—even more than one of her—really capable of saving the world?

Censorship history

In 2024, "The Art of Saving the World" by Corinne Duyvis was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its themes and content, categorized under "Other." Specific details regarding the challenges or complaints leading to the ban have not been publicly documented, reflecting a broader trend of increased scrutiny on young adult literature in educational settings. The ban remains upheld in various districts, with ongoing debates among school boards and parent-teacher associations about the appropriateness of the book's content for students.

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