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.
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