Bonus: We Read Half His Age

On today’s bonus episode, host Kate Lindsay and producer Vic Whitley-Berry discuss Half His Age, the debut novel from I’m Glad My Mom Died author Jennette McCurdy. The book explores an inappropriate relationship between a 17-year-old high school student and her teacher, pulling from McCurdy’s own experience growing up as a child star. This episode is for Slate Plus members. Join now to unlock it—plus other exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay.