An Interview with Tanisia Moore | The Book Faire: March 13, 2025

In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, host Anthony interviews Tanisha "Tee" Moore about her new children's book, 'Wash Day Love.' The conversation explores the cultural significance of wash day in the Black community, the importance of multi-generational connections in preserving cultural heritage, and the role of representation in literature. Tanisha shares her personal experiences with hair care and how they influenced her writing, emphasizing the need for acceptance and understanding of diverse identities. The episode includes new releases, including diverse stories and news relating to libraries.

New Releases:

• Every Peach Is a Story by David Mas Masumoto and Nikiko Masumoto, illus. by Lauren Tamaki

• A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe by Mahogany L. Browne

• Glitch Girl! by Rainie Oet

• A Study in Secrets (Last Chance Academy #1) by Debbi Michiko Florence

Headlines:

• Education Department prepares to lay off roughly half its workforce

• Missouri Secretary of State withdraws state funding of digital library catalog

• Moms For Liberty Is Shutting Down BookLooks–But Why

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Wash Day Love

02:50 The Significance of Wash Day in Black Culture

06:12 Multi-Generational Connections and Cultural Heritage

09:06 The Importance of Representation in Literature

11:55 Navigating Identity and Acceptance

15:12 The Role of the Author and Responsibility in Storytelling

18:19 Recent Releases25:17 Headlines