Questions About Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation

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I love teaching "The Lottery" and I love this graphic novel adaptation. I was hoping to use this graphic novel with my students or at least have it in my classroom library. However, scenes with female nudity will prevent that from happening... Is there a chance of a more school friendly edition?

Lisa Rathbun I'm also an English teacher. I'm wondering if the inclusion of nudity was purposeful, meant to keep this adaptation from replacing the powerful short …moreI'm also an English teacher. I'm wondering if the inclusion of nudity was purposeful, meant to keep this adaptation from replacing the powerful short story in a classroom setting. In a way, the artist has both honored and protected his grandmother's work. (less)

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