The Low, Low Woods
Summary
The Low, Low Woods, written by Carmen Maria Machado and illustrated by Dani Strips, is a chilling and atmospheric graphic novel set in the eerie, declining mining town of Shudder-to-Think, Pennsylvania. The story follows two teenage friends, El and Octavia, who wake up in a movie theater with no memory of how they got there or the previous hours. As they uncover the dark secrets and supernatural occurrences plaguing their town, they also delve into their own complex relationship and personal histories.
Published by DC Comics, under their Hill House Comics, the publisher does not supply a recommended age range.
Location
Removed from Rockwood sometime between April 3, 2023 and August 22, 2023.
Located in the following library on April 2, 2023:
Lafayette High School
As of April 2, 2023, The Low, Low Woods was still available in the Lafayette High School library, as confirmed by the image below. Although the district claims to have “reviewed collections” and “removed books” in accordance with Missouri Senate Bill 775 (SB 775), their "Response to Library Legislation" page does not specify when the removals actually occurred, possibly to avoid liability. Evidence from the Wayback Machine shows that The Low, Low Woods remained accessible well past the legal deadline, raising serious concerns about the district's compliance with state law.
