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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
The week of September 22nd was announced as banned book week as proclaimed by the American Library Association. Thomas Hampson wrote an article for IFI about it. The concerns that parents have about inappropriate books being placed in the children’s section of the library is not void. To read more from Thomas Hampson, click here.… Continue Reading
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
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
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What if we told you that protecting your child's innocence isn't an act of censorship, but a necessary stand in today's complex world? Join us as we unpack this pressing issue with Tom Hampson, a former undercover officer specializing in child sex trafficking investigations. Together, we explore the origins and ongoing impact of Banned Books Week, initiated by Judith Krug and the American Library Association in 1982. This discussion dives into the tension between parental rights and the ALA's policies, making a bold statement on the necessity of common sense when determining what content is appropriate for young minds in educational settings.Read and Share Tom's Article Here! Follow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCCatch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.org and Sign up for our Newsletter!! Contact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgRead Jack's Blog substack.com/@jackrigert Support the show
It's that time of year- all the cool librarians strap on our superhero capes and dust off our soap boxes to scream about banned books! We may only officially recognize Banned Books Week the last week of September, but let's talk about, read, and celebrate banned and challenged books every single day.Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org.Books we mention:Gender Queer by Maia KobabeAll Boys Aren't Blue by George M JohnsonThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonCaptain Underpants by Dav PilkeyAnd Tango Makes Three by Justin RichardsonA Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill TwissPrince and Knight by Daniel HaackThe Hill We Climb by Amanda GormanSources:"American Library Association reports record number of demands to censor library books and materials in 2022,” American Library Association, March 22, 2023. https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/03/record-book-bans-2022"Book Ban Data", American Library Association, March 20, 2023. https://www.ala.org/bbooks/book-ban-data"American Library Association reports record number of unique book titles challenged in 2023", American Library Association, March 14, 2024. https://www.ala.org/news/2024/03/american-library-association-reports-record-number-unique-book-titles“Let Freedom Read,” Daniel Boone Regional Library, September 25, 2003. https://www.dbrl.org/adults/let-freedom-read“An Author's Apology” in “Mrs. Warren's Confession,” George Bernard Shaw, 1902, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1097/1097-h/1097-h.htm“About” Banned Books Week Coordinator, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom, 2024. https://bannedbooksweek.org/about/Five Laws of Library Science, S. R. Ranganathan, 1931.
Welcome back F.A.B. FAM! This week the ladies welcomed Tasha Marie aka Tasha Mac, who was featured in the docuseries “Naptown Narratives, to discuss her powerful journey of advocacy for recovery, mental health, and purpose. Tasha shares insights on her work, highlighting the intersection of rest, creativity, and healing from trauma, particularly for Black women. Together, we explore how intentional rest can fuel creative processes and aid in recovery, as well as her experience as a Black storyteller amplifying voices in our community. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-care, and the transformative power of rest. Cheers!! *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.Dedication: To our patrons thanks we love you…join our patreon www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com! Moni: To Banned Books week!! The F.A.B. Podcast supports Banned Books Week because it celebrates the freedom to read and the power of literature to challenge, inspire, and connect us. By highlighting banned or challenged books, we stand against censorship and support diverse voices, particularly from marginalized communities, reminding us that access to all stories is vital for literacy, creativity, and empowerment. Kat:To Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month Tasha Mac: To all my students… specifically Shamiah, Happy Birthday!Notes: About the guest: Tasha Marie aka Tasha Mac https://linktr.ee/transparentlytasha317https://www.transparentlytasha.com/blogIndianapolis Recorder article: https://indianapolisrecorder.com/naptown-narratives-highlights-local-hero-in-season-4/ Naptown Narratives: https://www.circlecitystorytellers.org/naptown-narrativesWhat is a CSF Leak? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/csf-leak/symptoms-causes/syc-20522246 F.A.B. Book Recommendation: “Pleasure Activism” by Adrienne Maree Brown https://adriennemareebrown.net Tasha Marie Book recommendation: Janet Cheatham Bell: “Famous Black Quotations for the 21st Century”Still Rising: Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First Century a book by Janet Cheatham BellLink to purchase book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/still-rising-famous-black-quotations-for-the-twenty-first-century-janet-cheatham-bell/18399868?ean=9781572843202**Stranger than Fiction:
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
Join hosts Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Lauren Sánchez, Honey & Wax, Banned Books Week, and Kindle Vella. Then, stick around for a chat with Michelle Chouinard! Michelle Chouinard is the USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon Charts bestselling author behind The Serial-Killer Guide to San Francisco (coming soon), The Vacation and the Detective Jo Fournier series (featuring The Dancing Girls, Taken to the Grave, Her Daughter's Cry, and The Other Mothers). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support
On this episode, Angelo, Alicia, Ariana and Sarah discuss Banned Books Week, an annual event seeking to promote and celebrate open and easy access to information and the freedom to read what you want.
Today's book: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (2020) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Lisa Rayne https://lisarayne.com/ Instagram: @authorrayne https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisa-rayne Alyson Shelton https://alysonshelton.com/ Instagram: @byalysonshelton https://www.reburncomic.com/ Host: Tonya Todd Video Producer: JP Butler Audio Producer: Ria Carrogan Graphics: Mike Burton
We're back, after a brief hiatus, here on the last day of 2024's Banned Books Week. Hosts Jeff & Mary Grahame talk about the importance of observing Banned Books Week and why they prefer a bit of a cuter phrase for it, such as "Freedom to Read 'Em." This ongoing podcast is hosted and produced from inside the Ferndale Area District Library, just one mile north of Detroit, Michigan. Coming up in this season, we'll continue to bring you unique portraits of life inside of a library while demystifying misconceptions around the mission of libraries and the work of library staff--we'll also have fun literary-themed panel discussions and interviews with other librarians from around the state!
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
The City Cast Nashville team is here to round up the week's news with special guest Khalil Ekulona, host of This Is Nashville. This week, we're diving into which Nashville restaurants made the New York Times Best Restaurant List, discussing Banned Books Week, and exploring gun safety following recent tragic events. Plus, we wrap up with a fun round of 'Real or Fake TN Headlines'! And stick around after the roundup for our Don't Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. It's time for the Nashville Greek Festival all weekend long! Starting today through Sunday, you can indulge in traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita and gyros, or grab sweet treats like baklava and kourabiedes to go from the pastry shop. Enjoy Greek music and dance performances, shopping at various gift stands, educational tours, and lectures at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (4905 Franklin Pike). Don't go gently, go in Tecovas! The deadline to register to vote for November's Federal and State election is Oct. 7. Register, check your status, or update your information at govotetn.com. By the way, we'd love for you to write in and tell us why you vote — or don't vote — for a special episode we're planning. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Summary:Did you know that some of the most challenged books are also among the most read?As we celebrate National Banned Books Week, I find it fun to think about how the most challenged books of all time also happen to be among the world's top perennial best sellers. If you've ever wondered why these books are targeted or what they have in common, this week's Robin's Riff is for you.In Episode #165 of The Author's Corner, Robin Colucci discusses the significance of National Banned Books Week by exploring the top 10 most challenged books of all time. She reflects on the themes and controversies surrounding these literary works, particularly focusing on George Orwell's 1984 and its relevance in today's society. The conversation emphasizes the irony that many banned books are also bestsellers, highlighting the ongoing struggle against censorship and the importance of freedom to read. Key takeaways:Why certain books consistently face bans and challengesHow censorship efforts often backfireThe societal tensions and historical shifts reflected in the reasons behind specific book bansWhy George Orwell's 1984 remains a crucial and timely read in today's sociopolitical climateMy personal reflections and connection to these enduring banned booksAnd much more valuable insight awaits!About Robin Colucci:Robin Colucci is the principal founder of World Changing Books. With over 3 decades of experience in journalism and the publishing industry, she is a multi-hyphenated professional—she's a guide, mentor, and strategist for thought leaders ready to see their expertise and ideas become a lasting legacy that changes the world.Under Robin's expert guidance, World Changing Books has helped authors—from CEOs, astronauts, and Nobel laureates to emerging voices—secure over $6.3 million in advances in a mere 4 years. These authors have successfully landed deals with “Big 5” publishers, won prestigious awards, and earned bestseller statuses everywhere from Amazon to The New York Times.Spread the word:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebook
Summary:Did you know that some of the most challenged books are also among the most read?As we celebrate National Banned Books Week, I find it fun to think about how the most challenged books of all time also happen to be among the world's top perennial best sellers. If you've ever wondered why these books are targeted or what they have in common, this week's Robin's Riff is for you.In Episode #165 of The Author's Corner, Robin Colucci discusses the significance of National Banned Books Week by exploring the top 10 most challenged books of all time. She reflects on the themes and controversies surrounding these literary works, particularly focusing on George Orwell's 1984 and its relevance in today's society. The conversation emphasizes the irony that many banned books are also bestsellers, highlighting the ongoing struggle against censorship and the importance of freedom to read. Key takeaways:Why certain books consistently face bans and challengesHow censorship efforts often backfireThe societal tensions and historical shifts reflected in the reasons behind specific book bansWhy George Orwell's 1984 remains a crucial and timely read in today's sociopolitical climateMy personal reflections and connection to these enduring banned booksAnd much more valuable insight awaits!About Robin Colucci:Robin Colucci is the principal founder of World Changing Books. With over 3 decades of experience in journalism and the publishing industry, she is a multi-hyphenated professional—she's a guide, mentor, and strategist for thought leaders ready to see their expertise and ideas become a lasting legacy that changes the world.Under Robin's expert guidance, World Changing Books has helped authors—from CEOs, astronauts, and Nobel laureates to emerging voices—secure over $6.3 million in advances in a mere 4 years. These authors have successfully landed deals with “Big 5” publishers, won prestigious awards, and earned bestseller statuses everywhere from Amazon to The New York Times.Spread the word:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebook
Today on the Worm—The search continues for a Minnesota man missing in Yellowstone National Park, the governor asks private businesses to step up to solve childcare shortages, and it's Banned Books Week but some Montana teachers are celebrating the freedom to learn.
Hundreds of Missoula kids will be keeping equally occupied after their trip through the gym. The American Federation of Teachers stopped by Tuesday on its “get-out-the-vote” tour with 45,000 books to give away to families.
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her multi-city bus tour focused on addressing literacy in schools and what they've done during the tour as part of Banned Books Week. She also talked about a grant the AFT received in partnership with Micron to develop a high school pilot program to provide workforce certifications to students. Merrilee Logue, Director of the National Labor Office (NLO) and Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director at CPWR — the Center for Construction Research and Training — joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the work NLO, CPWR and the North America's Building Trades Union's (NABTU) are doing to assist building trades members improve their mental health and the impact of the opioid epidemic on the trades as part of our National Suicide Awareness Month coverage.
In this episode, Philomena Polefrone, PhD discusses her role in advocating for intellectual freedom through the ABA. The conversation touches on book bans, censorship, and the role of bookstores as spaces for activism. The discussion covers the history of book bans, grassroots organizing, and the legal challenges involved in defending diverse literature. READ TRANSCRIPT Use promo code: SWITCH when signing up for a new Libro.fm membership to get two additional credits to use on any audiobooks—meaning you'll have three from the start. About Philomena: Philomena Polefrone is the Advocacy Associate Manager at the American Booksellers Association, where she champions intellectual freedom and free expression. With a background in bookselling and a decade in academia, Philomena brings a unique perspective to her work, blending literature and activism. She leads initiatives like the Set Books Free Project, aimed at combating book bans and promoting access to diverse, often censored literature. Her passion for defending the right to read makes her a key advocate in the fight against censorship. Books discussed on today's episode: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell The 1619 Project by Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman & Jake Silverstein Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Missouri bans more books from schools than any other state except Texas and Florida, according to PEN America. Margaret Atwood and “That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America” author Amanda Jones visited Kansas City for Banned Books Week.
Today's book: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952) Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Anthony Holt Jr. https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1/ Fly Messias Instagram: @flyinhd Facebook: @Mzz.Fly Spider-Dan https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/ Instagram & Threads: @spiderdansecretbores Spider-Dan's chats with Tonya: She-Hulk: Podcast at Large (with Tony) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pVJsszZ0IWujgMOah7uEa Batman Returns https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hLsrrRifjwXdSgIKZkYZ0 The Crow https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FET2Ys49yOtYVSJLefVYo Pam Grier Movies: Coffy vs Foxy Brown https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hRGcuPqwoRjhcrbHgn5xw Host: Tonya Todd Video Producer: JP Butler Audio Producer: Ria Carrogan Graphics: Mike Burton
Today's book: Losing the Girl: Book 1 in the Life on Earth series by MariNaomi (2018) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Veronica Klash https://veronicaklash.com/ Instagram & Twitter: @veronicaklash Ada McCartney https://aamccartney.com/ https://www.femmeon.show/ MariNaomi https://marinaomi.com/ Social media: @marinaomiart https://www.patreon.com/marinaomi Database links: https://cartoonistsofcolor.com/ https://queercartoonists.com/ https://www.disabledcartoonists.com/ Active Activism with MariNaomi: https://www.femmeon.show/episodes/active-activism-marinaomi Host: Tonya Todd Video Producer: JP Butler Audio Producer: Ria Carrogan Graphics: Mike Burton
Send us a textThis week, we celebrate Banned Books Week with an exploration of the history of Book Banning around the world. We examine various cases of book burning, banning, and censoring over time and discuss the impacts that these acts have on the communities in which they occur. Listen and learn about this incredibly pressing issue, and what it means for all of us!
Season 3, Episode 3 September 24, 2024 Today's book: And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell (2005) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Diamond Larson https://www.wehaveavoicenonprofit.org/ https://www.instagram.com/whavnonprofit/ https://www.clubchrist.org/ Ria Carrogan https://www.femmeon.show/ Instagram: @riacarrogan https://www.trussell.org.uk/ https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. https://thatnerdykev.com/ Social media: @Thatnerdykev https://awesomepodcast.com/ https://headstrong.org/ Active Activism with WHAV: https://www.femmeon.show/episodes/active-activism-whav Book recommendations: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60899356-the-pengrooms https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203153333-the-secret-ingredient Host: Tonya Todd Video Producer: JP Butler Audio Producer: Ria Carrogan Graphics: Mike Burton
Today, I'm chatting about Banned Books Week, which happens to be NOW if you are listening to this in real time. Come listen as I explore the statistics on book banning, step onto my own soapbox and talk about why you NEED banned books in your reading life. I'll also share some of the most frequently-banned titles and ways that you can get involved, too. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/24/why-you-must-read-banned-books/ Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN If you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support! Follow Stephanie: Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit
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
For Banned Books Week this year, we're returning to our award-winning series, Borrowed and Banned. Because the fight isn't over. In 2023, the American Library Association documented a 65% increase in the number of book titles challenged across the country. Listen to the first episode of the series about what happened in one Oklahoma town when their freedom to read was challenged. And how one teacher's response caught the nation's attention.Read the transcript here, and check out the following resources:Like what you hear? Listen to the rest of Borrowed and Banned, our award-winning podcast, series by visiting this page.We've got a week of programming around Banned Books Week this year. Check out our calendar and attend an event in Brooklyn!On October 19, 2024, libraries across the country are coming together for a Freedom to Read Day of Action. Learn more about how you can join!
Today's book: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (1993) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Oksana Marifioti https://www.oksana-marafioti.com/ Instagram: @OksanaMarafioti Facebook: @oksanamarafiotiauthor Gregory A. Kompes http://gregoryakompes.com/ Instagram & Facebook: @GregoryAKompes Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gregory-A.-Kompes/author/B001K8O6FQ Jennia D'Lima https://jenniaedits.com/ Instagram: @jenniaahava Facebook: @jennia.ahava Jennia's chat with Tonya: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cbZ9QxPbJ8ZNv1f6hPjHL Host: Tonya Todd Video Producer: JP Butler Audio Producer: Ria Carrogan Graphics: Mike Burton
Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour with a recent Mayor of Muslim-majority Hamtramck, Michigan, Amer Ghalib, endorsing Donald Trump and the IRS endorsing Kamala Harris. Tony also talks about Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer refusing to take sides in the feud between Attorney General Dana Nessel and Rep. Rashida Tlaib who accused Nessel of bringing charges against anti-Israel campus protesters at the University of Michigan because she is Jewish. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony asks once again who is really running the country as Biden fumbles on an introduction for the world leaders. Tony also talks about the people who say that they're not voting for Kamala and being labeled “sexist”. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine and the mass importation of illegal immigrants. Tony also talks about Banned Books Week at Ohio University Zanesville and Ohio State University. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour and questions what happened to Tim Walz and what happened to the Walz mania and his recent comments of “We can't afford four more years of this.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 3, Episode 1 September 22, 2024 Today's book: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (1970) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Vogue Robinson www.Vogue316.com Instagram: @voguer316 Amanda Skenandore www.amandaskenandore.com Instagram: @amandaskenadore Mike Burton Social media: @genuinechitchat https://genuinechitchat.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/GenuineChitChat Other Mike and Tonya collaborations: Ep 97 - It's Never All The Way Right: Modern Shakespeare, Acting & Default White Characters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20pnVYRMbvI 101 P1: Just A Chat About Superheroes: Childhood Crushes, Current Movies & The Late Chadwick Boseman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyOVyISI1SE Discussing Loki Episodes 1-3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp1nZGLrD8A Ep 172 - Banned Books Week: Censorship, Subjective Offense & The Freedom To Read https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cglgZRjGrrc Exploring The Idea Of #God: Adversity, God's Voice & You've Gotta Lose To Win https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGYtNDNcs5w Host: Tonya Todd Video Producer: JP Butler Audio Producer: Ria Carrogan Graphics: Mike Burton
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.
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