Podcasts about Banned Books Week

It's our annual check-in with Becks Quirk, while Kris is recovering from Women's Week in P-town! Becks and Tara talk about what's changed in the last year, where they're at, what keeps them motivated, as well as Becks's reflections after Banned Books Week. Official Recommendations From Becks: Every Step She Takes by Alison Cochrun In keeping with the annual nature of her visits, Becks's official recommendation this week is another Alison Cochrun audiobook, Every Step She Takes. A bout of turbulence provokes Sadie into coming out and sharing her deepest secrets with her seat companion, Mal, only to learn they're both joining the same tour of Camino de Santiago in Portugal. Becks is a sucker for physical journeys that exhaust the body and mind, leading to revelations and change. From Tara: Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti Tara's official recommendation this week is Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti. Lady Georgiana Cleeve is the author of many popular novels, which helps her support herself and her mother. When Lady Darling's books are equally popular and have details that are eerily similar to Georgiana's own books, Georgiana knows she has to unmask Lady Darling. She's in for the shock of her life when Lady Darling ends up being none other than Georgiana's teenage crush. Tara loved the emotional journeys in this one and how it plays with conventions from gothic novels. Works/People Discussed Banned Books Week Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel (recommended in QR 064) Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe (recommended in QR 057) Flamer by Mike Curato They Came from Below by L Dreamer After All: A Sapphic Romance (Latitude & Longing Book 3) by Bryce Oakley Olive Oil and White Bread by Georgia Beers The Shape of You by Georgia Beers RuPaul's Drag Race UK (BBC Three, BBC One) Hades 2 (Supergiant Games) Iceberg by Gun Brooke Course of Action by Gun Brooke Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit Meditations in an Emergency - Essays by Rebecca Solnit The Fortune Hunter's Guide to Love by Emma-Claire Sunday Heather Rose Jones Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky TikTok YouTube Get all our links on Linktr.ee

Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. In this episode we'll explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers worldwide. Lee Wind is the Chief Content Officer of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and an author of frequently challenged books. He has been part of leading the charge in this conversation leading http://wearestrongerthancensorship.org/ Discover what it means when the power to publish rests in the hands of the author, and the decision of what to read rests with the reader.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

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In recognition of Banned Books Week, host Jacob Shymanski discusses issues of censorship and discrimination with Canadian author Robin Stevenson.  Robin reflects on how her LGBTQ+ kids' book “Pride Puppy” ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year after some parents filed a lawsuit against a school district in Maryland.  This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  Other books mentioned include:  • “And Tango Makes Three” by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson  • “Pride Colors” by Robin Stevenson   Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week is Banned Books week, and to honor that, we'll be sharing stories about censorship, courage, and the importance of the written word. This episode was hosted by Cleyvis Natera. Storytellers: Mohammed Bin Khulayf tells us about meeting a man in a parking lot to buy banned books. Toby Price faces unexpected consequences when he introduces his students to a book he and his family love. Podcast # 941 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pennsylvania's judicial retention race is heating up, and there's a mailer going around with really misleading information. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato released a draft of the next county budget, and there's no tax increase, but Pittsburgh Public Schools is thinking differently. We're also talking about Walmart's pitch to demolish the Monroeville Mall, but there's also some good news. Pennsylvania's getting glamping sites with incredible amenities, and lots of books are on sale to celebrate Banned Books Week. Notes and references from today's show: PODCAST: Why Tony Moreno Wants To Be Pittsburgh's Next Mayor [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Why Corey O'Connor Wants To Be Pittsburgh's Next Mayor [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: How Your Vote Will Shape PA's Supreme Court [City Cast Pittsburgh] The group behind a misleading mailer targeting the Pa. Supreme Court retention elections [Spotlight PA] How To Be an Election Poll Worker in Allegheny County [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Penn Ave Bike Lane Drama, Explained [City Cast Pittsburgh] Banned Books List 2025 [PEN America] Pittsburgh author condemns Florida ban on his Roberto Clemente picture book [WESA] Pittsburgh children's author writes a 'Banned Book' [WESA] Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato pitches $3 billion budget with no tax hike [TribLive] Pittsburgh Public Schools recommends 2026 tax hike [WESA] Walmart plans to demolish Monroeville Mall, according to state grant bid [TribLive] Why Did Walmart Just Buy a Shopping Mall? [New York Times] Pennsylvania bringing glamping to 8 state parks in 2026 [KDKA] Learn more about the sponsors of this October 10th episode: Fulton Commons YWCA Liberty Magic Pittsburgh Opera Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Watsonville students created short films that will screen at UC Santa Cruz today. A Q&A discussion will follow the free event. And, local libraries are protesting censorship by celebrating Banned Books Week.

This week, libraries across the country, including the Cumberland County Library System, are taking part in National Banned Books Week, a celebration of the freedom to read and an effort to raise awareness about attempts to remove books from public shelves.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Book Faire Podcast, Anthony discusses the alarming rise of book bans in the United States, highlighting a recent report by PEN America that reveals thousands of instances of censorship in schools. The conversation delves into the implications of banning books, particularly focusing on the controversial novel 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess, exploring its themes of violence, morality, and the importance of freedom to read. Anthony argues against censorship, emphasizing the need for equal access to literature and the dangers of government overreach in determining what can be read in schools.

In this episode of the Book Faire Podcast, Anthony discusses the alarming rise of book bans in the United States, highlighting a recent report by PEN America that reveals thousands of instances of censorship in schools. The conversation delves into the implications of banning books, particularly focusing on the controversial novel 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess, exploring its themes of violence, morality, and the importance of freedom to read. Anthony argues against censorship, emphasizing the need for equal access to literature and the dangers of government overreach in determining what can be read in schools.

Exclusive: Over 100 guards hired illegally? Shocking whistleblower claim targets King County Jail. The King County Council has approved the controversial crisis care center in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. It’s ‘Banned Books Week,’ which is a very misleading title. // Democrat candidate for Governor in California Katie Porter had an absolute train wreck of an interview that couldn’t have made her look more unlikable. // The Mariners game didn’t go very well today.

Send us a textSpooky season is upon us! Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie breakdown everything you need to know about the latest trends and tropes in the horror genre. And they share our own local ghost stories with The Library's resident spooky storyteller, Amy from Special Collections! But first, Sarah from the Midwest Writing Center joins us to discuss banned books. Upcoming programs: Adults: Quad Cities Archives Fair - Saturday, October 18th @ Haunted Rock Island Roadhouse Teens/Tweens: Teen Movie - Saturday, October 25th @ EasternKids: Monster Mash @ Main - Thursday, October 23rd @ Main  Helpful links from our discussion:Midwest Writing Center & Sarah Elgatian's contact: sarah.elagtian@mwcqc.orgALA's Banned Books Week 2025QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & FilmBestsellers ClubLibrary Links:Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at The Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2025 Online Reading Challenge

In this special episode of the Book Fair Podcast Anthony delves into the complexities of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" during Banned Books Week. This episode explores the poignant narrative of Pecola Breedlove, an 11-year-old girl navigating societal racism and internalized beauty standards. Discover why this powerful novel, often misunderstood and banned, remains essential for mature audiences, offering lessons on literary analysis and difficult truths about race and community. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the impact and relevance of this American classic

In this special episode of the Book Fair Podcast Anthony delves into the complexities of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" during Banned Books Week. This episode explores the poignant narrative of Pecola Breedlove, an 11-year-old girl navigating societal racism and internalized beauty standards. Discover why this powerful novel, often misunderstood and banned, remains essential for mature audiences, offering lessons on literary analysis and difficult truths about race and community. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the impact and relevance of this American classic

Your hosts celebrate Banned Books Week 2025 by reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, a book Lilly has (somehow) been able to avoid until now. They they talk about dystopian presents, sympathy for antagonists, and the double-edged sword of hope.Content includes on-page sexual assault and coercion, and discussion of self harm and suicide.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Send us a textThis episode is dedicated to YOU and your library card. In a special in-depth interview, our Head of Borrower Services discusses the amazing things you can do with your Hamden library card. TJ also mentions some services we offer at the library, even if you don't have a card.Also includes a quiz show segment all about banned books, in celebration of Banned Books Week, currently in progress (Oct. 5-11). Libraries believe in the freedom to read, and that includes the freedom to listen, learn and discover new things - about the world, about other people, and about yourself. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony discusses the book 'Melissa' by Alex Gino, which follows the journey of a young trans girl navigating her identity and the challenges she faces. The book explores themes of acceptance, representation, and the controversy surrounding the banning of such inclusive literature. Anthony emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in fostering a more inclusive society.

In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony discusses the book 'Melissa' by Alex Gino, which follows the journey of a young trans girl navigating her identity and the challenges she faces. The book explores themes of acceptance, representation, and the controversy surrounding the banning of such inclusive literature. Anthony emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in fostering a more inclusive society.

It's Banned Books Week. Honorary youth chair Iris Mogul and Sam Helmick, president of the American Library Association, talk about what it is, why it matters so much, and how you can get involved.Visit theallusionist.org/bannedbooks for more information and many links about today's topics, plus a transcript of the episode.Support the show at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you also get behind-the-scenes info about every episode; livestreams with me, Martin and my ever-growing collection of dictionaries, and the charming and nurturing Allusioverse Discord community, where we're watching the current season Great British Bake Off - donors also get a weekly work of flanfic about the show.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman. Thanks to Thanks to Charisse Barnachea, and to Liv for the Judy Blume books circa 1989. Martin Austwick sings and composed the music. Download his own songs at palebirdmusic.com and on Bandcamp, and listen to his podcasts Song By Song and Neutrino Watch.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners fifty per cent off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Rosetta Stone, immersive and effective language learning. Allusionist listeners get 50% off unlimited access to all 25 language courses, for life: go to rosettastone.com/allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stories aren't just how we pass time—they're how we pass on what it means to be human. We sit down with librarian and children's literature expert Betsy Bird to unpack why reading aloud is more than a bedtime ritual. It's brain food during the fastest phase of neural growth; a daily practice that builds language, attention, and the social skill that holds every relationship together: empathy.We dive into research showing how literary fiction boosts theory of mind, helping kids understand that other people think and feel differently than they do. That skill matters in a polarized world where algorithms reward outrage and flatten nuance. Books slow us down long enough to inhabit another mind—what author John Green calls “shrinking the empathy gap.” We also confront the rise of organized book bans: why diverse stories and queer themes draw fire, how librarians already vet collections for age and quality, and what censorship really fears—children learning to perspective-take beyond the boundaries someone else drew for them.Betsy shares three unforgettable picture books parents can use tonight. The Rabbit Listened models presence over fixing;  Sorry You Got Mad turns a bad apology into a real one; Touch the Sky reframes perseverance as a long, honest process. Along the way, we honor Banned Books Week as a reminder to protect access to complex stories. If this conversation sparked an idea or gave you something to try with your kids, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this episode with one parent who'd love it. Your recommendation helps other families find the show—and keeps the circle of stories alive.Send us a textSupport the show

The government is still shut down. Some of the many odd programs and obscure areas where American tax dollars are being spent. Happy “Banned Books Week.” Bari Weiss, Founder of The Free Press, has just been named the editor-in-chief of CBS News. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith tracked the private communications of nearly a dozen GOP Senators as part of his probe into the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Becca from the Royal Oak Public Library joins Jeff & Mary Grahame, here at Ferndale, to chat about some deeply held appreciations for historical fiction, particularly from the late 90's and into the early 00's, with a focus on the American Girl book series, along with Dear America, and others! This inevitably leads into discussions of Banned Books Week, which, by the way, we're in the middle of, right now!  Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and raises awareness about attempts to censor/remove books from the shelves of public libraries, school libraries, and bookstores.   

In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, our customers, authors, and booksellers read excerpts from their favorite banned books. Banned Books WeekBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

In this special episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony discusses 'The Devil's Arithmetic' by Jane Yolen, a poignant historical fiction novel that explores the Holocaust through the eyes of a young Jewish girl named Hannah. The conversation delves into the themes of memory, tradition, and the importance of remembering history to prevent its repetition. Anthony also addresses the controversy surrounding the book's banning due to its depiction of nudity and the harsh realities faced by Holocaust victims, emphasizing the need for education and remembrance in today's society.

We're back for Season 9, and we're kicking things off with something a little different: a full-on chat about Banned Books Week 2025.The theme this year is “Censorship Is So 1984.” Which, honestly… yeah, that tracks.I'm joined once again by my friend, and academic, Michael Pons, who's currently deep in his PhD studies. Together, we dive into what book bans really mean for readers, for kids, and for the stories that shape how we see the world.We talk about The Giver, Homegoing, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and Perks of Being a Wallflower, all books that changed us, and all books that, somehow, keep ending up on banned lists. We also get into the bigger picture: what censorship looks like in media, the weird double standards around “protecting the children,” and why discomfort in reading (and in general) is actually a good thing.It's one of those conversations that reminds me why I started this podcast in the first place — because stories matter. And because banning books doesn't protect anyone; it just limits what we get to imagine.So grab a blanket, grab a banned book, and settle in for the start of Season 9.Happy Banned Books Week, and happy reading.To check out Michael's podcast: https://m.soundcloud.com/aychpodcast/sets/the-instruction-booklet?fbclid=PAT01DUANRSs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp4Rt4vUOXi_VYnCR1b7F_gV28Nu-gA-Knw7F1VStsqPUnMIMz80uHw8k3WZR_aem_bJOcZPxyFiZZqGh7zPahWAIf you have an author, book, or topic you want to hear about on the podcast, then don't hesitate to slide into my DMs on Instagram or shoot me an email!Subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date on the latest podcast happenings: https://in-bed-with-books.kit.com/76d11f1d51Where else to find me:IG: @inbedwithbookspodYT: https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPodEM: inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com

Lou on the Banned books week starting here in San Diego and what people are saying about it.

In this special episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony discusses 'The Devil's Arithmetic' by Jane Yolen, a poignant historical fiction novel that explores the Holocaust through the eyes of a young Jewish girl named Hannah. The conversation delves into the themes of memory, tradition, and the importance of remembering history to prevent its repetition. Anthony also addresses the controversy surrounding the book's banning due to its depiction of nudity and the harsh realities faced by Holocaust victims, emphasizing the need for education and remembrance in today's society.

Sunday, October 5, marks the start of this year's Banned Books Week – an annual commemoration in support of free and open access to information. It's a week celebrated by authors, publishers, teachers and book lovers across the country, including librarians, many of whom are under attack as they fight for the freedom to read. That fight is the subject of a new documentary coming to Boston later this month. We speak with award-winning and Oscar-nominated director Kim Snyder and librarian Audrey Wilson-Youngblood to learn more.Listen to all the stories that are part of our year-long series on the anti-book-banning movement in America -- Unbound Pages: gbhnews.org/unboundpages

In this special episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony discusses the significance of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, particularly in the context of Banned Books Week. They explore the themes of racism, childhood innocence, and the complexities of the narrative, which has faced criticism for its portrayal of race and the white savior trope. Anthony argues for the book's continued relevance in education, emphasizing the importance of discussing its flaws and historical context.

Da ungdomsromanforfatter Ditte Wiese blev inviteret til at komme og tale litteratur med en flok udskolingselever, blev hun bedt om ikke nævne sin debutroman "Provinspis". Den var for voldsom, mente skolen. Ditte Wiese oplevede det som censur - og tog sagen i egen hånd. Hun fortæller historien i forbindelse med det globale og nationale initiativ, Banned Books Week, som netop er begyndt. Vi skal også tale om golf-influencere og kunstforfalskninger og meget mere. Medvirkende: Ditte Wiese, ungdomsromanforfatter. Mille Rode, generalsekretær i dansk PEN. Mogens Olesen, lektor i medievidenskab. Carsten Bang, standupkomiker. Kasper Nielsen, grundlægger og ejer af ArtSolo. Vært: Casper Dyrholm Producer: Linnea Albinus Lande Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen

In this special episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony discusses the significance of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, particularly in the context of Banned Books Week. They explore the themes of racism, childhood innocence, and the complexities of the narrative, which has faced criticism for its portrayal of race and the white savior trope. Anthony argues for the book's continued relevance in education, emphasizing the importance of discussing its flaws and historical context.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with Blues Note Records president and music legend Don Was to talk about his new music project. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new play that looks back at how Shakespeare's works might've survived. Later in the show, Gary checks in with City Lit Theater to learn more about the company's Banned Books Week programming. And Gary visits a new virtual reality attraction in Rosemont.

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This week Elizabeth is joined by librarian and frequent contributor, Pamela Hayes-Bohanan who, in anticipation of Banned Books Week, gives us the latest news on attempts to remove books from our libraries. The majority of book censorship attempts now originate from organized movements, pressure groups, and government entities, including elected officials. While concerns about content or appropriate category for shelving used to come from individuals, book bans are now most commonly initiated by activists who may never have seen the book or patronized the library they've targeted.  The titles most frequently targeted for censorship appear on partisan lists. Websites provide a forum for sharing author names, book titles, and tools to demand censorship of more titles in more libraries.  Pam helps us understand what that means for our public, private, K-12 and college libraries.  We also discuss what it means for education and society more broadly.  Pam encourages us to celebrate the right to read.Podcast notesThe American Library Association sponsors Banned Books Week annually to promote awareness, remind us that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and most of all to celebrate the right to read. More information about Banned Books Week can be found here:  https://www.ala.org/bbooks/banned Since our podcast this happened: Texas School Administrators Use A.I. To Ban Books.  Read about it here: https://bookriot.com/leander-sb-13/A couple of reports from PEN America can be found here:Cover to Cover: An analysis of titles banned in the 23-24 school yearhttps://pen.org/report/cover-to-cover/The Blueprint State: Lessons from Parents Left Behind by Parental Rights Policies in Floridahttps://pen.org/report/the-blueprint-state/

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find Rediscovered Books at rdbooks.org/ or on IG at @rdbooks   The American Library Association's Banned Books Week is October 5-11, so we're sharing an interview with one of the co-owners of Rediscovered Books in Boise, Idaho, a store that has pioneered a program in their city to push back against book banning in their state. Rebecca Leber-Gottberg talks to us about the history of the bookstore, her role there, and books that folks in Boise have been buying, but she also explains the bookstore's Read Freely Project, which is their effort to get banned and threatened books dispersed throughout the community.    And in our book rec section, we're jumping into spooky season with books related to ghosts, but if you don't like horror, don't worry: a lot of these “ghostly” books aren't horror, and some of them may only seem to be about ghosts. We've got a historical fiction about the Sri Lankan civil war, a detective story in which ghosts are witnesses, a nonfiction book about unexplained phenomena which may or may not involve ghosts, a funny novella, a supernatural suspense, and a ghostly gothic novel set in Mexico.   Books Discussed in this Episode: 1- A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway 2- The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve House, Four Patients' Lives by Theresa Brown 3- American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard 4- The Queen Bees of Tybee County by Kyle Casey Chu 5- The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer  6- Trans History: A Graphic Novel by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett  7- Lone Women by Victor LaValle  8- Wild Tongues Can't be Tamed: 15 Voices from the LatinX Diaspora edited by Saraciea J. Fennell  9- Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray  10- Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson 11- House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune  12- On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder  13- The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf 14- Firekeeper's Daughter by Angleine Boulley  15- Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley  16- Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley  17- The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins  18- Culpability by Bruce Holsinger  19- Songs for Other People's Weddings by David Levitan  20- A Five Star Read Recommended by Claire @bookishly_claire - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 21- The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka  22- The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde 23- Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch  24- Ghost Tamer by Meredith R. Lyons  25- The Haunting of Alma Fielding: A True Ghost Story by Kate Summerscale  26- The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas 27- This is Going to Hurt by Adam McKay   Media Mentioned: 1- The Pitt (Max 2025) 2- ER ( 1994- 2009) 3- This is Going to Hurt (2022, Amazon Prime) 4- The Craft Lit Podcast - https://craftlit.com/  

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show:· Alyssa Taylor, Director, Brand + Consumer Marketing at Penguin / Random House Publishing. She's with us to discuss the upcoming Banned Books Week national celebration Oct. 5-11. The goal is to take action, save our stories, and preserve First Amendment rights by giving away free banned books to these communities and beyond; · Mike Curtin, CEO, DC Central Kitchen, is in with all the details of the annual Capital Food Fight, coming up Thursday, Nov. 6 at The Anthem! This year's celebrity guests include Amanda Freitag, Roy Yamaguchi, Eric Adjepong, Rocco DiSpirito, Ryan Zimmerman and our hosts Spike Mendelsohn and Tommy McFly; · Meghan Trossen, Senior Manager, Marketing & Community Affairs, Global Workplace Services, Capital One in to talk about the Capital One Center's signature programming, community partnerships and the upcoming festival; · Chef Daniel Perron is with us – he's formerly the Executive Chef at Charlie Palmer Steakhouse, Trummer's, and Whaley's. Now he has opened his own place. It's Locavore, a seasonal New American restaurant in historic downtown Fredericksburg; · Sam Nellia, head bartender at the Silver Lyan, a Rammy Award winner and, maybe even better, a recent selection to the prestigious North America's 50 Best Bars. They recently introduced a new cocktail menu, the result of months of research and tinkering, and he's in to mix up some samples of his good works.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show:· Alyssa Taylor, Director, Brand + Consumer Marketing at Penguin / Random House Publishing. She's with us to discuss the upcoming Banned Books Week national celebration Oct. 5-11. The goal is to take action, save our stories, and preserve First Amendment rights by giving away free banned books to these communities and beyond; · Mike Curtin, CEO, DC Central Kitchen, is in with all the details of the annual Capital Food Fight, coming up Thursday, Nov. 6 at The Anthem! This year's celebrity guests include Amanda Freitag, Roy Yamaguchi, Eric Adjepong, Rocco DiSpirito, Ryan Zimmerman and our hosts Spike Mendelsohn and Tommy McFly; · Meghan Trossen, Senior Manager, Marketing & Community Affairs, Global Workplace Services, Capital One in to talk about the Capital One Center's signature programming, community partnerships and the upcoming festival; · Chef Daniel Perron is with us – he's formerly the Executive Chef at Charlie Palmer Steakhouse, Trummer's, and Whaley's. Now he has opened his own place. It's Locavore, a seasonal New American restaurant in historic downtown Fredericksburg; · Sam Nellia, head bartender at the Silver Lyan, a Rammy Award winner and, maybe even better, a recent selection to the prestigious North America's 50 Best Bars. They recently introduced a new cocktail menu, the result of months of research and tinkering, and he's in to mix up some samples of his good works.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Book Drop, we're celebrating the freedom to read and highlighting a special collaboration for Banned Books Week with Film Streams and The Write Stuff Nebraska! This is The Book Drop!All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Storytime with The Rose Theater | Friday, Sep. 26, 10:30 a.m. at Milton R. Abrahams BranchForaging Fundamentals | Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at A.V. Sorensen BranchStories After Dark: Scary Stories | Friday, Oct. 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Benson BranchRegister to attend the Freedom to Read: Screening of The Librarians and Dialogue on Censorship at omahalibrary.org/events (search for "Banned Books Week") on Oct. 9, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater.Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

Books get banned or censored for many different reasons, but should they? Is there ever a good reason to ban a book? Who gets to decide, and when is it a step too far? Have you read any banned books? Were you surprised to find out why they were banned?

Banned Books Week (launched in 1982) is normally in September/October, but given the state of things, we thought it was a relevant topic. Buying physical copies of books, when you can, seems to be a smart thing to do.   PEN estimates that book bans have doubled in the past year; here's where to fight that by sending a letter to state lawmakers.    Some of our sources: Data from the ALA; Unite Against Book Bans; National Coalition Against Censorship; PEN America; Authors Against Book Bans    Recommended in this episode: B.R. Myers's The Third Wife of Faraday House and Clay McLeod Chapman's Wake Up and Open Your Eyes   NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    UP NEXT: Tracy Cross Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.

One of our favorite interviews from 2024 (originally airing during Banned Books Week) ..... Karl Weber, author and editor of "Why Books Still Matter: Honoring Joyce Meskis: Essays on Books, Bookselling, and Publishing." Joyce Meskis was the founder of the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, CO - one of the most famous independent bookstores in the country, and a business that helped revolutionize the public's notion of what a great bookstore could and should be. The interview also includes considerable discussion about the phenomenon of book banning - and how the practice of book banning tends to be detrimental to the health of a democracy.

Episode 6 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew “Zero Friends Again” is upon us and this week's guest is Tonya Todd to talk about KB's character, the crab-machine scene, Jude Law's sexy voice and more! In more detail, Mike & Tonya talk about the first 5 episodes of the show, before they discuss what this episode brings! This episode includes a discussion of each member of the Skeleton Crew and how the kid's characters fit certain archetypes, as well as the ending action scene with the ship, emotional growth, working as a team and of course, Jude Law! Subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode with another guest! Tonya's site:⁠⁠ http://mstonyatodd.com ⁠- Find her on social media @MsTonyaTodd! Pre-order her upcoming book 52 Love here for UK: https://amzn.eu/d/ariZaIJUS: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/52-love-tonya-todd/1146141114 Tonya Todd & Tony (A.R.) Farina written & collected comic essays for Comics Lit Volume 1: UK Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comics-Lit-Vol-Tonya-Todd/dp/B0D19P51R2 US Directly: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product-category/series/comics-lit/ Each year Tonya also does 7 episodes of Banned Books Conversations for Banned Books Week, 2024 was year 3 and Mike even made an appearance! Listen on the podcast feed of Femme On or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1f3a1c  - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonS23Pw8PqMmFcYx2afdJUG4wuAsR-Lh&si=-VudLLqpofDVCl6P Dave, Maff & Mike, discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they're nearing the end of Season 6, so tune in wherever you're listening to this or you can watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI   Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including several Star Wars interviews, such as Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234 found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Outro by BZ The Voice: https://bzthevoice.com Mike's Recent Other Podcast Appearances:Mike and Megan appear on Spider-Dan's podcast to talk about the Princess Diana movie Spencer as part of “Alter-Nativity Stories”: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32eMike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 On the VHS Strikes Back's Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f

Grab your pitch forks because in this episode of What the Hype?!, we're looking at why Banned Books deserve ALL the attention! We discuss the significance of Banned Books Week, explore the reasons behind book censorship and its impact on youth, identity, and society. We share our own personal experiences with censorship, and review the top challenged books of 2023, and how things are trending for Banned Books in 2024. Report censorship by visiting this page on the ALA's website, and visit UniteAgainstBookBans.org to join the fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So it turns out that the US is super aware of all the war crimes perpetrated by that "only democracy in the Middle East." So much so that two major US government agencies made reports about it and handed it to Sec. of State Blinken...who then went on to lie to Congress about it.  As the fallout from Hurricane Helene begins to be reckoned with, it's becoming more and more clear that climate refugees are as American as abject poverty - and thanks to the latter, you can't just move out of the way of climate chaos. That takes money, and if not money, at the very least it takes government support, of which we have none.  It's Banned Books Week so it seems an apt time to point out that while books pedestaling the institution of slavery have pride of place on library shelves, the dictionary is being pulled pending investigation. PLUS Russia warns the US not to strike Moscow, could slavery be banned in California finally, and MORE!   leecamp.net artkillingapathy.com

This week is Banned Books Week, which draws attention to the number of book ban attempts in U.S. schools and libraries. So far, in 2024, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor books, with 1,128 unique titles challenged. American Library Association President Cindy Hohl joins the show to talk about who is trying to rid people of reading these books and why. She also discusses what the ALA and other groups are doing to fight back.  Order the new Write About Now book @ bit.ly/BackStories

This week, to draw attention to Banned Books Week and to stand in solidarity with publishers, authors, and all industry professionals who fight to keep diverse voices on library shelves, Write-minded features guest Amanda Jones, an educator and librarian whose book, That Librarian, is necessary reading. Amanda shares her more than two-year journey of being bullied, harassed, and smeared because she dared to stand up for diverse books and diverse voices. The phenomenon of canceling librarians or get them fired is not singular, and Amanda Jones's story serves as a stark reminder about what's at stake in our country right now. She draws attention to efforts to defund libraries and shares why representation in literature matters so much. Listen and take action. And check out Grant's Substack about another kind of banning—banning the story we want to tell—in this week's Substackin'.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our first episode back! And Brittany knew who she wanted to talk to: Ava DuVernay, the visionary director who excels in “big-sister wisdom.” They get into everything about the state of the world now, from the DNC (cookout energy!)...to the way DuVernay's most recent film, Origin, reframes the world…to why DuVernay wishes Democrats would get “a little bit more bare-knuckle.” Plus, Brittany brings you the latest UNtrending news. This episode is brought to you in partnership with PEN America. Visit pen.org/undistracted to learn more about Banned Books Week.Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyettiFollow The Meteor on Instagram @themeteor and X @themeteor. Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook

While we're off this week, we're encouraging everyone to listen to our Stop Book Banning episode, rereleased with new content! This week, we're talking to Maggie Tokuda-Hall, one of the founders of Authors Against Book Bans about the growth of book bans around the country in 2024. Book bans in United States schools and libraries are at their highest since the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom started collecting data, happening around the country, in every state, and disproportionately affecting books by and about LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC people. What's more, challenges are likely underreported, because librarians who are resisting them are facing unprecedented workplace retribution and in some cases physical danger.Book Bans are on the ballot this year in every state and local election, up and down the ticket. State legislatures, local town councils, county leadership and school boards are being overrun with candidates supported by conservative activists looking to limit access to books and ideas that offer identity, empathy, awareness, and power to young people around the country. We're concerned, so today, we're releasing a special episode of Fated Mates focused on book bans across the country. We interview three experts on what's happening, who is most impacted, and how we can all help. Show notes are extensive, and we hope you'll take a look at them. The GuestsMaggie Tokuda-Hall, author, activist, podcaster and founding member of Authors Against Book BansJarett Dapier, librarian, activist and author of Mr. Watson's Chickens. Jarrett is offering his complete stage adaption of Chris Crutcher's YA novel "The Sledding Hill" to the Office for Intellectual Freedom in support of Banned Books Week as a free download to read. Schools and communities interested in performing the play can do so with a $75 donation to the ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom. Lily Freeman, activist and student in Central Bucks County, PA. Read Lily's op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer and follow her instagram at ProjectUncensored. Congratulations, Lily, on your graduation!Melissa Walker, political activist at The States Project, journalist, and Middle Grade and YA author of Violet on the Runway, Let's Pretend We Never Met, Small Town Sinners and more. The ResourcesAuthors Against Book Bans, the author and creator wing of the fight for the freedom to readThe Youth Censorship Database at the National Coalition Against CensorshipBook Riot's censorship coverage is excellent and updated almost daily. They have an excellent explainer for

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance gave a very JD Vance explanation of America's inflation rates when he was asked about a policy to address the problem on the campaign trail in Wisconsin. Plus! Author Maggie Tokuda-Hall, who wrote the children's book Love in the Library, joins the podcast to talk about the history of Banned Books Week and why the importance of this year's celebration (Sept. 22-28). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.