Estimated Time: 20 minutes

Before we start reading the book, we need to learn a little bit about the author, Art Spiegelman. This interview gives us a deeper look into why he chose to write his father’s story as a graphic novel and how he feels about the impact Maus has had on readers around the world. Spiegelman shares some powerful insights, but I want to give you a heads-up—he does use a few curse words in the video. If you’re uncomfortable with that, feel free to step out during the video.

This interview will help you understand not just the book itself but also the author's feelings and thoughts behind creating such a personal and important story.

In 2022, a Tennessee school banned the book Maus from its library. The author was interviewed about his feelings.