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  • 30. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Part 2 : Close Reading)

    30. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Part 2 : Close Reading)
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of the Rogue Librarians we discuss The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky, along with special guest Simon. The book spent over a year on the bestseller list, and has continued to find readers decades after its publication in 1999.

    We discuss favorite quotes, scenes, and ideas presented in the book, including the importance of community, the way mental health is viewed in our society, and what it means to be a coming of age novel. Please listen to our twenty-ninth episode for a discussion of why this book has been banned.

    Materials referenced include:

    The podcast: Material Girls Dopamine v Health Capitalism

    The movie LadyBird

    And, from the litreactor blog, “Yes, I Read The 111-Page Moms For Liberty Book Ban Document” by Peter Derk.

    Thanks to Chris for our music, to Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, to Dorothy for our audio editing, and to our patrons for their financial support! Please visit our website for a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit ⁠⁠theroguelibrarians.com⁠⁠ or follow us on social media.

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    1 h et 1 min
  • 29. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Part 1, Why It's Banned)

    29. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Part 1, Why It's Banned)
    Nov 6 2024

    In this episode of the Rogue Librarians we discuss The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky, along with special guest Simon. We delve into why the book has remained one of the most banned and challenged books on the ALA lists.

    We added a new segment where we give a little recent info on the state of book banning. We discussed the article. “Not even Little Free Libraries are safe from book bans. ‹ Literary Hub (lithub.com)”


    We also referenced the LitReactor column, “Yes I Read The 111 Page Moms For Liberty Book Ban Document,” by Peter Derk.

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    54 min
  • Bonus: Election Episode

    Bonus: Election Episode
    Oct 22 2024
    In this episode of Rogue Librarians, we discuss the importance of voting to combat the ongoing issue of book banning in the United States. The conversation covers recent legislative developments, state-specific ballot measures affecting libraries, and the significance of local elections in combating censorship. We provide information on the congressional resolution condemning book bans Discuss several state specific issues on the ballot that we found through Libraries2024.org including: Utah’s Amendment A (Vote No), North Dakota’s Measure 4 (Vote No), Kentucky’s Constitutional Amendment 2 (Vote No), and California’s Proposition 5 (Vote Yes). We tell you how to learn more about the governance behind libraries through the ACLU’s - School Governance 101 page We offer a variety of interactive web sites to help you find out about items on your local ballots, including issues around book banning and more. Here is the list: Vote 411 AARP Everylibrary.org Ballotpedia.org We also offer suggestions about how to stay abreast of what’s happening in Book Banning Politics at the following websites: ALA.org-Office for Intellectual Freedom ALA Banned & Challenged Books ALA Book Résumés Book Riot - Literary Activism Newsletter Every Library: Political Activity Unite Against Book Bans Pen America Here is the link to the episode of On The Media that we recommended in the Intro. The segment on book banning is at timecode [39:36] From their show notes: “Host Brooke Gladstone interviews Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, whose children’s picture book, And Tango Makes Three, is among the long list of banned titles across the country. Hear why they’re suing in Florida to make their book — and others — accessible again.”
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    25 min
  • Bonus: Author Nadine Pinede

    Bonus: Author Nadine Pinede
    Oct 8 2024
    We had so much fun talking with author Nadine Pinede about her debut YA novel-in-verse, When the Mapou Sings. Nadine is a poet, author, editor, translator, and education consultant. The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Nadine is the first Rhodes scholar of Haitian descent and earned her doctorate in Philosophy of Education. When the Mapou Sings will be published by Candlewick Press on December 3rd, 2024 and has already been named a Junior Library Guild selection and a Most Anticipated Book of the Fall by Kirkus Reviews. The novel takes place in the 1930s, just after the end of the American Occupation of Haiti. Lucille’s schooling is interrupted when she complains that her favorite Mapou tree has been cut down, which is an illegal act. To keep her safe from her village's corrupt section chief, she is sent to Port-au-Prince, where her employer hobnobs with Haitian intellectuals. Lucille eventually finds herself working for Zora Neale Hurston as she conducts her anthropological study of Haiti, Tell My Horse. In the interview, we discussed Pinede’s literary influences, the challenges of writing in verse, and the importance of historical context in literature. The discussion also touches on misconceptions about Haiti, the significance of food and culture in storytelling, and, of course, the significance of the Mapou tree. Pinede also highlights Zora Neale Hurston's anthropological pursuits in Haiti. The conversation was rich with references to other books, films, and websites. We’ve attempted to link you to all of them here. To learn more about Nadine Pinede, please visit her website: NadinePinede.com or Instagram: @nadinepinede. For more information on Haiti, check out her website or the Haitian Studies Association Website. For the recording of Nadine's event with the Zora Neale Hurston Trust, please visit their Instagram page. Books Mentioned Haiti Noir, edited by Edwidge Danticat (includes a story by Nadine Pinede) White Rose by Kip Wilson (another book in verse) Haiti Fights Back: The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte by Yveline Alexis The Uses of Haiti by Paul Farmer Brother, I’m dying By Edwidge Danticat Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica by Zora Neale Hurston (anthropological study of Haiti) Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (novel written while in Haiti) Dust Tracks on a Road by Zora Neale Hurston (her autobiography) Popo and Fifina: Children of Haiti by Arna Bontemps and Langston Hughes The Magic Island by Richard Seabrook (Exploitative book - sensationalized Haitian traditions, started the fascination in U.S. with Voodoo and Zombies) Black Shack Alley by Joseph Zobel The Serpent and the Rainbow: A Harvard Scientist's Astonishing Journey into the Secret Societies of Haitian Voodoo, Zombies, and Magic by Anthropologist Wade Davis (also sensationalized) The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank Freedom Soup by Tammy Charles Films Mentioned The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti, directed by Alain Martin (imdb link) Sugar Cane Ally, directed by Euzhan Palcy (based on the book Black Shack Alley) The Serpent and the Rainbow, directed by Wes Craven (further sensationalized the work of Wade Davis, classified as Horror) (imdb link) Writing Workshops Mentioned Northwest Institute of Literary Arts Whole Novel Workshop Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support. Please visit our website for a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theroguelibrarians.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on social media. Please consider supporting our podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. We appreciate your support! Linktree: ⁠⁠@roguelibrarianspod⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@roguelibrarianspod⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠@roguelibrarianspod⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/roguelibrarians⁠⁠
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    1 h et 9 min
  • Bonus: Books About Banned Books

    Bonus: Books About Banned Books
    Sep 26 2024

    In this special bonus episode, we explore various books that address censorship and the importance of fighting for the freedom to read. We emphasize how reading banned books affects personal growth and societal awareness and discuss the ongoing challenges of censorship in contemporary culture.

    Books discussed include:

    • Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller (Author)
    • Banned Book by Jonah Winter (Author) and Gary Kelley (Illustrator)
    • The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís (Author, Illustrator)
    • Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook (Author), Ryan Estrada (Author), and Hyung-Ju Ko (Illustrator)
    • Library Wars by Kiiro Yumi (Author, Illustrator), Hiro Arikawa (Contributor)
    • Ninja Librarians by Jen Swann Downey (Author)


    Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support.

    Please visit our website for a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theroguelibrarians.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on social media. Please consider supporting our podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. We appreciate your support!

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    27 min
  • Banned Books Week and Season 3 Preview

    Banned Books Week and Season 3 Preview
    Sep 24 2024

    In honor of Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2024), join us in celebrating the freedom to read and taking action to support librarians, teachers, and authors. In this episode, we share some recommendations from the ALA (American Library Association) and our plans for our third season.

    Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Banned Books Week: https://bannedbooksweek.org
    • Some of the ALA's suggestions to get involved this week: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek/ideasandresources/activity
    • Banned Books Week webinars: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/events
    • Unite Against Book Bans: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org
    • PEN America: https://pen.org/banned-books-week-2024
    • Authors Against Book Bans: https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com

    Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support.

    Please visit our website for a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theroguelibrarians.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on social media. Please consider supporting our podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. We appreciate your support!

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    17 min
  • Bonus: Librarian and Author Amanda Jones

    Bonus: Librarian and Author Amanda Jones
    Aug 13 2024

    We were thrilled to interview librarian and author Amanda Jones. Amanda Jones has been an educator for twenty-three years. She has served as president of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians and won numerous awards for her work in school libraries, including School Library Journal Librarian of the Year. A sought-after keynote speaker, Amanda is a frequent volunteer for state and national library associations, as well as founder of the Livingston Parish Library Alliance and founding member of Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship. She lives in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Amanda’s book, That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America, comes out on August 27, 2024.

    In the interview, we discussed how Amanda became a school librarian, decided to speak up against censorship at her local public library in 2022 and dealt with the resulting harassment, chose to sue two of the harassers for defamation, and educated herself about injustices. We also learned how she has been taking action with other librarians recently and discussed ways that we can take action in our own communities.

    To learn more about Amanda Jones, please visit:

    • her website: librarianjones.com
    • ⁠X/Twitter: @abmack33
    • Linktree: ThatLibrarian⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support.

    Please visit our website for a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theroguelibrarians.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on social media. Please consider supporting our podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. We appreciate your support!

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    58 min
  • Bonus: Author Gayle Forman

    Bonus: Author Gayle Forman
    Jul 30 2024

    We were thrilled to interview Gayle Forman about her new novel, Not Nothing. Award-winning author and journalist Gayle Forman has written several bestselling novels, including those in the Just One Day series, Where She Went, and the #1 New York Times bestseller If I Stay, which has been translated into more than forty languages and was adapted into a major motion picture. Her first middle grade novel, Frankie & Bug, was a New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2021. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.

    In the interview, we discussed Gayle's involvement in Authors Against Book Bans, how she developed her ideas for Not Nothing and chose to write it as a middle grade novel, why she wanted to portray characters rising to the occasion of their lives, and why it's important to her to discuss the Holocaust and emphasize the importance of love.

    To learn more about Gayle Forman, please visit:

    • her website: www.gayleforman.com
    • ⁠her resources for educators related to Not Nothing: gayleforman.com/not-nothing-for-educators
    • her Instagram: @gayleforman⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support.

    Please visit our website for a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theroguelibrarians.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on social media. Please consider supporting our podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. We appreciate your support!

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    54 min