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January 28, 2025 20 mins

Join the Worlds of Words Center Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRAP) as we discuss The Glass Girl by Kathleen Glasgow.

In this episode the Teen Reading Ambassadors talk about perceptions of love and life as idyllic, though the reality of most people's experiences aren't always so tidy. We also appreciate Kathleen's writing advice, which could also help with college applications, and found Kathleen's experiences traveling for book events in different countries interesting.

Books mentioned in this episode:
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
Dear Manny by Nic Stone
Guides for Dating Vampires (series) by D.N. Bryn
More Happy than Not by Adam Silvera
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Swordcrossed by Freya Marske

Kathleen's special edition books:
The Glass Girl Target Exclusive Edition
Girl In Pieces Delux Edition

Song:
"Boys Will Be Bugs" by Cavetown

This podcast was recorded in the Digital Innovation and Learning Lab (DIALL) in the University of Arizona College of Education with assistance from the UA COE Tech Team.

Producer/Host: Rebecca Ballenger, Worlds of Words Center Associate Director
Audio Engineers: Liam Arias, Student Employee and Radio, TV, Film Major, and Alexis Mendoza, Worlds of Words Student Employee and U of A First-year Student
Coordinator: Vianey Torres, Student Employee and Nursing Major

For more information on the WOW Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRAP), visit wowlit.org.

We Can Promote Global Literature Together!

The Worlds of Words Reading Ambassador program is completely free for participants who receive a book for themselves and a book to share with their school librarian, ELA/English teacher, or other school entity. If you would like to support this program, please make a gift on-line through the University of Arizona Foundation.

Thank you for listening and keep reading!

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