Wendy and Amy discuss a beloved middle-grade read, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. We talked about friendship, grief and gender roles. We also explored how a book like this can help when tackling tough topics with young readers. Pop a cork to classics that never get old!
Ingredients for Today's Slow Gin and Blackberry Sparkle Pairing:
1 fl. oz. slow gin
Blackberries
Enough chilled prosecco to fill the glass.
Add the sloe gin to a tumbler along with a blackberry or two before topping it up with prosecco.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Katherine Paterson's website.
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