Vens Corner | Flamer: Banned Books Review @vens_corner | Uploaded March 2024 | Updated October 2024, 12 hours ago.
Another banned book review this week, and this one hit me pretty hard, the number 4 most challenged book in the US in 2022, Flamer by Mike Curato.
Please check the books content warnings in the links below for themes this book discusses. Also see below for links to UK mental health services
Synopsis:
It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes—but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can't stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance.
Channels/Videos Mentioned:
@MichaelRomeoTalksBooks
youtu.be/qvnAANWkRcY?si=Pqu-vFXkfgGyhUQA
#24bb #booktube #bookrecommendations #bookreading #24in24 #bannedbooks
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro/Warning
01:14 - Ban Information
03:20 - Book timeline and themes
15:39 - Art style and Presentation
17:36 - Final Thoughts
21:04 - Mental Health Talk
25:48 -End Screen
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these web pages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
Mental Health Services (UK)
NHS:
nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health
SHOUT:
For free, confidential support, 24/7, text SHOUT to 85258.
If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained Shout volunteers are available day or night.
Shout can help with urgent issues such as: Abuse,Anxiety and stress,Bullying,Depression or sadness,Loneliness or isolation,Panic attacks,Self-harm,Suicidal thoughts
Find out more at giveusashout.org/get-help
The Samaritans:
The Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day - in full confidence.
Call 116 123 - it's FREE.
Or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.
You can talk to CALM about anything.
Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their web-chat
thecalmzone.net/get-support#open-calmbot
The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
Another banned book review this week, and this one hit me pretty hard, the number 4 most challenged book in the US in 2022, Flamer by Mike Curato.
Please check the books content warnings in the links below for themes this book discusses. Also see below for links to UK mental health services
Synopsis:
It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes—but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can't stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance.
Channels/Videos Mentioned:
@MichaelRomeoTalksBooks
youtu.be/qvnAANWkRcY?si=Pqu-vFXkfgGyhUQA
#24bb #booktube #bookrecommendations #bookreading #24in24 #bannedbooks
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro/Warning
01:14 - Ban Information
03:20 - Book timeline and themes
15:39 - Art style and Presentation
17:36 - Final Thoughts
21:04 - Mental Health Talk
25:48 -End Screen
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these web pages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
Mental Health Services (UK)
NHS:
nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health
SHOUT:
For free, confidential support, 24/7, text SHOUT to 85258.
If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained Shout volunteers are available day or night.
Shout can help with urgent issues such as: Abuse,Anxiety and stress,Bullying,Depression or sadness,Loneliness or isolation,Panic attacks,Self-harm,Suicidal thoughts
Find out more at giveusashout.org/get-help
The Samaritans:
The Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day - in full confidence.
Call 116 123 - it's FREE.
Or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.
You can talk to CALM about anything.
Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their web-chat
thecalmzone.net/get-support#open-calmbot
The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
