Rogue Librarians

Dec 03 2024 56 ep. 54 mins 1
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Since 2021, an unprecedented number of Young Adult books, especially ones with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters, have been removed from libraries across the country. In this podcast, our mission is to provide clarity and context during this period of record-breaking book challenges by discussing banned books. Please join us for our conversations! Books are meant to be read.

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Bonus: Author Bethanie Finger

Dec 03 2024 54 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Bethanie Finger discusses her journey as a writer and librarian, sharing insights into her book 'More Than Life,' the first book in her debut trilogy. Bethanie discusses her writing process, particularly the extensive research involved in creating historical fantasy worlds. She delves into the themes of class structures, gender roles, and the influe

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

Nov 19 2024 60 mins  
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

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

Nov 06 2024 53 mins  
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 Librari

Bonus: Election Episode

Oct 22 2024 24 mins  
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

Bonus: Author Nadine Pinede

Oct 08 2024 69 mins  
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

Bonus: Books About Banned Books

Sep 26 2024 27 mins  
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 Mill

Banned Books Week and Season 3 Preview

Sep 24 2024 17 mins  
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.o

Bonus: Librarian and Author Amanda Jones

Aug 13 2024 58 mins  
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 st

Bonus: Author Gayle Forman

Jul 30 2024 53 mins  
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 firs

28. Crank (Part 2: Close Reading)

Jul 02 2024 49 mins  
We discuss ⁠Crank⁠ by Ellen Hopkins, which was a New York Times bestseller and was first published in 2004. Crank was also 38th on the ALA's list of the 100 most challenged books from 2010 to 2019, and it was number 4 on the top 10 list in 2010 and number 10 in 2022. In this episode, we discuss our opinions of the book's characters, themes, and significance. Please list