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Since 2021, an unprecedented number of Young Adult books, especially ones with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters, have been removed from libraries across the country.
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82. The Handmaid's Tale (Part 2: Close Reading) (opens the original)
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In this episode we welcome back our friend, Rogue name Undine, for a close reading of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. We decided to give this book the Sacred Reading treatment introduced to us by the incredible podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text . We used the practice of Lectio Divinia and modeled our discussion after the “sacred reading” format used by Casper ter Kuile, Vanessa Zoltan and Matthew Potts in their podcast . Here is the link to their webpage, which explains the proces
81. The Handmaid's Tale (Part 1: Why It's Banned) (opens the original)
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Welcome to season 5 of The Rogue Librarians ! We are opening with a discussion of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale . Published in 1986, this dystopian tale of a religious revolution in the U.S. only seems to get more relevant with time. In Part 1 we learn a little about the history of the book and of course, why it’s been banned. We are joined by a special guest, Rogue name Undine, who brings insight and art history to the conversation. Materials discussed during the podcast include: In Ban
Season 5 Preview (opens the original)
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Welcome to Season 5 of the Rogue Librarians. We are excited to announce the starting line-up for the season. Upcoming books include: The Handmaid’s Tale , by Margaret Atwood Slaughterhouse 5, by Kurt Vonnegut Persepolis , by Marjane S I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez For Banned Books Week we will release lots of special discussions during the month of October, including: Banned Together , by Elana K. Arnold and Ashley Hope Perez, with special guest Elana K. Arnold. The
80. Interview with Ray Stoeve, Author of "Worst Case Scenario" (opens the original)
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In this episode, we interview author Ray Stoeve about their latest book 'Worst Case Scenario' and discuss their work on trans and non-binary youth literature, including a valuable master list of books by and about trans characters. Join us as we explore the importance of diverse voices in literature and the resources available for advocating against censorship. You can find Ray on socials at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raystoeve/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raystoeve Youtube: https
79. The Bluest Eye (Part 2: Close Reading) (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dorothy and Marian delve into Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye,' exploring themes of beauty, self-worth, racism, and societal pressures through a detailed analysis of the characters and narrative structure. Works Cited: “ Why ‘The Bluest Eye’ by Toni Morrison is a Must-Read: Unpacking Its Depth and Impact - Beyond Pop Culture ” Join the conversation at therogelibrarians.com or follow @RogueLibrariansPod on Instagram Facebook or Blue Sky. You can support the podcast on Patreon at
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