Moms Into Literary Freedom

Courtney and Jennifer
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We’re two fed-up moms juggling jobs, kids, and the fight against book bans and bigotry. Why should MAGA fear-mongers masquerading as "patriots" decide what we can read? Join Jennifer and Courtney as they amplify the voices of banned book authors and their characters in between mom-ing and trying to survive the capitalist grind of our new Authoritarian America. Visit patreon.com/MILF4Books to become a member of the "MILFia" and join us in fighting for America's freedom to read while unlocking exclusive content. milf4books.substack.com

  1. DEC 16

    ICE would Zip-tie Baby Jesus Today

    Jennifer tells Courtney about the eerie similarities between ICE’s perpetual torment on America’s migrant community and the YA novel Tethered to Other Stars by Elisa Stone Leahy…A book that you’d be hard pressed to find in the public school libraries of today’s ‘Merica. The book follows seventh grader, Wendy Toledo, as she navigates the nuances of friends, bullies, and science fairs, while also trying to make sense of the woman hiding out from ICE in her local church…as well as her own family’s “legal status”. Despite its similarities, there are a few major differences between this novel and today’s reality…one being that people can no longer seek sanctuary in a church. There aren’t many places that the Proud Boys, I mean ICE, won’t illegally enter to kidnap you. Something that hasn’t changed, though, is church support. Many (not all) churches across the country are offering their assistance with securing food, housing, education, employment to people impacted by Trump’s secret polICE. In addition to concrete support, many churches are sending messages that advocate for “meaningful immigration reform,” and call for an end to “dehumanizing rhetoric and violence” through their nativity scenes. See zip-tied Baby Jesus below (on Substack): This particular scene was put together by volunteers at Lake Street Church in Evanston, Il, and serves as a reminder that Jesus himself was a brown-skinned immigrant. Listen to the whole episode to hear more on Trump’s Secret PolICE and their worsening agenda to rid our country of the very people who helped build it, but also some good news stories of people like us who see the seriousness of fighting back. Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 15m

  2. NOV 26

    Karl Marx would say Happy "Keepunumuk" instead of "Thanksgiving"...

    In honor of the Wampanoag’s selfless aid in helping the wildly unprepared pilgrims not starve to death, Courtney tells Jennifer about the children’s book Keepunumuk by Danielle Hill, Alexis Bunten, Anthony Perry, and Gary Meeches, Sr. This award winning Wampanoag story is told in a Native tradition to Maple and Quill, two indigenous children who are listening to their grandmother tell the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and what really happened at the first “Thanksgiving”. But that’s just the first 20 minutes. The remainder of the episode includes Courtney breaking down the history of words like landlord, bourgeoisie, and proletariat. Jennifer helps Courtney explain, in plain terms, how feudalism led to capitalism, and how Karl Marx’s communism has been misappropriated by Stalin and continues to be misappropriated by Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, with his requirement of the one-sided teaching of “dangerous communist” curricula. Tune in to hear how Jennifer and Courtney connect Marx and Engel’s views on a class-less state with the decolonization of stolen lands. ✨ Action steps: * Email your school district 🏫 demanding (nicely) to stock the books that really matter. 🙌 Customize this K-8 letter or this 9-12 letter based on which state you live, and which books have been banned! 👣 Follow @milf4books on IG, Threads and Bluesky and @momsintoliteraryfreedom on TikTok ✨ What You Get When You Join the MILFia on Patreon: By supporting us on Patreon, you get access to exclusive perks that bring you deeper into the conversation — and help us keep making content that matters: 🗣️ A voice in what we cover nextVote on upcoming banned books, themes, and deep dives. 📚 Exclusive Zoom invites to the MILFia Book ClubRaw, real discussions about the books they don’t want us reading. ☕️👚 First dibs on our handmade, snarky merchThink mugs and tees that say what we’re all thinking. ➕ Bonus episodes connecting today’s politics to banned historyBecause history repeats itself — unless we call it out. 💬 Direct access to usQ&As, behind-the-scenes updates, and community chats with Courtney and Jennifer. → Join us on Patreon — starts at just $5/month. Sources: * https://revisesociology.com/2015/11/24/why-marxism-is-still-relevant-today/ * https://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/latest-news/state-board-of-education-approves-new-history-of-communism-standards-.stml * https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/prageru/ * https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/friedrich-engels.asp Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    54 min
  3. 🍿 What does the new DiCaprio movie have in common with Bubba's BJ?🍿

    NOV 19

    🍿 What does the new DiCaprio movie have in common with Bubba's BJ?🍿

    Instead of a book, Courtney tells Jennifer about the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie, One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti…all celebrities whose names Courtney could not recall. 😂 But this episode isn’t about those kind of celebrities. Without revealing any spoilers, Courtney gives Jennifer a very sloppy synopsis of the movie, while pondering things like whether or not Sean Penn’s character (Col. “Lockjaw”) was partially inspired by Ron DeSantis (since they both probably wear shoe lifts and have racist tendencies). 👢 But the real meat of this episode comes from conversations about how Epstein’s emails sparked rumors about Clinton and Trump’s alleged sexual relations…and the power that sex has. 📧 From bad ass women using sex as a weapon of resistance to white supremacists succumbing to sex as their number one weakness…Sex can make even the most powerful of men abandon their purity scruples…But only the ones about being heterosexual, since the ones about r*ping children didn’t exist in the first place.(And yes, 14 year olds are children, and having sex with them is r*pe.) ✨ Action steps: * Donate to Lavonnia’s GoFundMe to help her relocate to be a librarian again! * Email your school district 🏫 demanding (nicely) to stock the books that really matter. 🙌 Customize this K-8 letter or this 9-12 letter based on which state you live, and which books have been banned! 👣 Follow @milf4books on IG, Threads and Bluesky and @momsintoliteraryfreedom on TikTok ✨ What You Get When You Join the MILFia on Patreon: By supporting us on Patreon, you get access to exclusive perks that bring you deeper into the conversation — and help us keep making content that matters: 🗣️ A voice in what we cover nextVote on upcoming banned books, themes, and deep dives. 📚 Exclusive Zoom invites to the MILFia Book ClubRaw, real discussions about the books they don’t want us reading. ☕️👚 First dibs on our handmade, snarky merchThink mugs and tees that say what we’re all thinking. ➕ Bonus episodes connecting today’s politics to banned historyBecause history repeats itself — unless we call it out. 💬 Direct access to usQ&As, behind-the-scenes updates, and community chats with Courtney and Jennifer. → Join us on Patreon — starts at just $5/month. Sources: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/epstein-bubba-trump-blowing/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-10-01/one-battle-after-another-meets-the-moment-of-trump-politics-political-violence https://www.history.com/articles/how-the-nazis-were-inspired-by-jim-crow https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/10/31/desantis-boots-shoemakers-00121044 Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    58 min

  4. NOV 13

    "Doublethink" & Denial: How "1984" Predicts Trump's Immunity in the Epstein Files

    Courtney tells Jennifer the ENTIRE plot of 1984 by George Orwell. Spoilers and all. She can’t help it…there are just too many comparisons to draw between Big Brother and the United States government. “Doublethink” is a very important concept in the book that can be seen on a daily occurrence in our new authoritarian America. It’s basically like telling someone it is raining while pissing on their leg. Today, it can be applied to the millions of MAGA followers who will be told that Trump is in the Epstein files but will simultaneously refuse to believe it, holding onto their unwavering support despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This contradiction allows them to maintain loyalty and trust in their chosen leader while dismissing inconvenient truths, perfectly embodying the unsettling power of doublethink in shaping perception and reality. Thanksgiving baskets, AI, the destruction of the orgasm, and Trump’s golden ballroom are just a few of the topics that Jennifer and Courtney cover to draw parallels between 1984 by George Orwell and American Fascism by MAGA. Yes, it is a long one, but there are just so many comparisons to make…you’d be surprised…Or maybe you wouldn’t be. View on milf4books.substack.com for clickable links. ✨ Action steps: * Donate to Lavonnia’s GoFundMe to help her relocate to be a librarian again! * Email your school district 🏫 demanding (nicely) to stock the books that reallymatter. 🙌 Customize this K-8 letter or this 9-12 letter based on which state you live, and which books have been banned! 👣 Follow @milf4books on IG, Threads and Bluesky and @momsintoliteraryfreedom on TikTok ✨ What You Get When You Join the MILFia on Patreon: By supporting us on Patreon, you get access to exclusive perks that bring you deeper into the conversation — and help us keep making content that matters 🗣️ A voice in what we cover nextVote on upcoming banned books, themes, and deep dives. 📚 Exclusive Zoom invites to the MILFia Book ClubRaw, real discussions about the books they don’t want us reading. ☕️👚 First dibs on our handmade, snarky merchThink mugs and tees that say what we’re all thinking. ➕ Bonus episodes connecting today’s politics to banned historyBecause history repeats itself — unless we call it out. 💬 Direct access to usQ&As, behind-the-scenes updates, and community chats with Courtney and Jennifer. → Join us on Patreon — starts at just $5/month. Sources: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fact-check-cheaper-walmart-thanksgiving-meal-touted-by-trump-has-fewer-items-than-last-year-s/ar-AA1PXOpK https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/general/lakewood-church-responds-to-tiktok-series-asking-for-baby-formula/ar-AA1QfCqO https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/exclusive-trump-administration-holds-situation-room-meeting-over-house-effort-to-force-release-of-all-of-doj-s-epstein-files/ar-AA1QiWQ6 Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 47m

  5. OCT 30

    Librarian Fired over a Children's Book...

    Courtney and Jennifer listen to Lavonnia Moore’s story about being targeted by the “Alliance for Faith and Family” over allowing volunteers to include a children’s book about Trans visibility in a library display. The Alliance for Faith and Family is a small off-shoot of the hate group Moms for Liberty, which has been labelled an “extremist” organization connected to “hate groups” like the Proud Boys by civil-rights watchdog, Southern Poverty Law Center. One quick perusal of their website and it is crystal clear that the Alliance of “Faith and Family” neither puts their faith in the inclusive teachings of Christ (re: Matthew 22:39 when he literally says “Love your friggin’ neighbor”), nor does it promote freedom for families, unless they are straight and evangelical like them. Listen to Lavonnia tell us the whole story on your favorite platform…We’re literally everywhere, even Spotify! (Even though they suck for many reasons…one of them being that they stream ICE recruitment ads. Maybe we should boycott…) ✨ Action steps: * Donate to Lavonnia’s GoFundMe to help her relocate to be a librarian again! * Email your school district 🏫 demanding (nicely) to stock the books that really matter. 🙌 Customize this K-8 letter or this 9-12 letter based on which state you live, and which books have been banned! 👣 Follow @milf4books on IG, Threads and Bluesky and @momsintoliteraryfreedom on TikTok ✨ What You Get When You Join the MILFia on Patreon: By supporting us on Patreon, you get access to exclusive perks that bring you deeper into the conversation — and help us keep making content that matters: 🗣️ A voice in what we cover nextVote on upcoming banned books, themes, and deep dives. 📚 Exclusive Zoom invites to the MILFia Book ClubRaw, real discussions about the books they don’t want us reading. ☕️👚 First dibs on our handmade, snarky merchThink mugs and tees that say what we’re all thinking. ➕ Bonus episodes connecting today’s politics to banned historyBecause history repeats itself — unless we call it out. 💬 Direct access to usQ&As, behind-the-scenes updates, and community chats with Courtney and Jennifer. → Join us on Patreon — starts at just $5/month. Sources:https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/moms-liberty/ https://allianceforfaithandfamily.com/f/okrls-major-concerns https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lavonnia-moore-seek-justice-and-equality Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min
  6. Insurance Fraud, the Govt. Shutdown and "Yolk" by Mary H.K. Choi

    OCT 25

    Insurance Fraud, the Govt. Shutdown and "Yolk" by Mary H.K. Choi

    This was recorded three weeks ago, but the government is STILL shutdown so it is unfortunately, still relevant. In this episode, we cover the YA novel Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi. Winning several awards, including Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best, Yolk is a beautiful and accurate account of sisterhood, American healthcare, toxic relationships, eating disorders, and so much more. We do not believe in spoiling books, so you’ll have to read this one yourself, but you will not regret it! To us, Yolk is a window offering a beautiful glimpse into Korean familial culture…leaving us yet again mystified at is censorship. A cautionary tale to some and a lifeline to others, this book does nothing other than equip its readers with empowerment to seek mental healthcare while providing them with a sense of belonging and understanding. Why was it banned? Who the hell knows anymore. It could be due to the realistic depictions of bulimia, but then that would also include the inspiring journey to recovery. Or could it be the potentially triggering descriptions of SA? Then it would have to include the fact that survivors are being provided with visibility and empowerment to seek healing. I suppose it could even be from the inevitable consequences of abusing drugs and alcohol, but… do the “Moms for Liberty” actually think that reading about vomiting in front of your crush will encourage you to drink? Just kidding, we know that don’t do real thinking. ✨ Action step: Email your school district 🏫 demanding (nicely) to stock the books that really matter. 🙌 Customize this K-8 letter or this 9-12 letter based on which state you live, and which books have been banned! 👣 Follow @milf4books on IG, Threads and Bluesky and @momsintoliteraryfreedom on TikTok ✨ What You Get When You Join the MILFia on Patreon: By supporting us on Patreon, you get access to exclusive perks that bring you deeper into the conversation — and help us keep making content that matters: 🗣️ A voice in what we cover nextVote on upcoming banned books, themes, and deep dives. 📚 Exclusive Zoom invites to the MILFia Book ClubRaw, real discussions about the books they don’t want us reading. ☕️👚 First dibs on our handmade, snarky merchThink mugs and tees that say what we’re all thinking. ➕ Bonus episodes connecting today’s politics to banned historyBecause history repeats itself — unless we call it out. 💬 Direct access to usQ&As, behind-the-scenes updates, and community chats with Courtney and Jennifer. → Join us on Patreon — starts at just $5/month. Sources:ICE officer caught on video pushing woman is placed on leave ICE office who attacked woman is reinstated Video shows ICE with 5-year-old girl while agents attempt to arrest her father Chicago South Shore building residents recount ‘humiliating’ ICE raid Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges | PBS News Republican legislator in South Carolina agrees to plead guilty to child sexual abuse imagery charges Roger Goodell: NFL won’t reconsider Bad Bunny SB halftime show - ESPN Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    46 min
  7. Mrs. Frazzled joined the MILFia...

    OCT 11

    Mrs. Frazzled joined the MILFia...

    Courtney and Jennifer are thrilled to sit down with Mrs. Frazzled 👩🏻‍🏫 …even though Jennifer’s 🎙️ was dead the whole time… 🤦🏻‍♀️ We promise we weren’t ignoring her! Regardless, these three woke book lovers 📚 had a wonderful conversation about public education, activism, butts 🍑, and even sexy shoulders. Show Notes: Listen 🎧 to her podcast with Mrs. Redacted: Teacher Quit Talk Check out this adorable children’s book: “I can’t wait to vote!” by Tiffany Lanier ✨ Action step: Email your school district 🏫 demanding (nicely) to stock the books that really matter. 🙌 Customize this K-8 letter or this 9-12 letter based on which state you live, and which books have been banned! 👣 Follow @milf4books on IG, Threads and Bluesky and @momsintoliteraryfreedom on TikTok ✨ What You Get When You Join the MILFia on Patreon: By supporting us on Patreon, you get access to exclusive perks that bring you deeper into the conversation — and help us keep making content that matters: 🗣️ A voice in what we cover nextVote on upcoming banned books, themes, and deep dives. 📚 Exclusive Zoom invites to the MILFia Book ClubRaw, real discussions about the books they don’t want us reading. ☕️👚 First dibs on our handmade, snarky merchThink mugs and tees that say what we’re all thinking. ➕ Bonus episodes connecting today’s politics to banned historyBecause history repeats itself — unless we call it out. 💬 Direct access to usQ&As, behind-the-scenes updates, and community chats with Courtney and Jennifer. → Join us on Patreon — starts at just $5/month. Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
  8. JR episode! A Map for Falasteen by Maysa Odeh

    OCT 7

    JR episode! A Map for Falasteen by Maysa Odeh

    Courtney and Jennifer review and read "A Map for Falasteen" by Maysa Odeh, a poignant and relevant story about a little girl named "Falasteen" who cannot find her home, Palestine, on a school map. Based on a true story, Falasteen learns about her homeland's heart-wrenching history as her family gives her hope and courage to help keep her country and its people's live on in her even as people try to erase them.  This episode is safe for little ears.  Buy the book here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/moms-into-literary-freedom--6617805/support. Get full access to Moms Into Literary Freedom at milf4books.substack.com/subscribe

    32 min
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We’re two fed-up moms juggling jobs, kids, and the fight against book bans and bigotry. Why should MAGA fear-mongers masquerading as "patriots" decide what we can read? Join Jennifer and Courtney as they amplify the voices of banned book authors and their characters in between mom-ing and trying to survive the capitalist grind of our new Authoritarian America. Visit patreon.com/MILF4Books to become a member of the "MILFia" and join us in fighting for America's freedom to read while unlocking exclusive content. milf4books.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Courtney and Jennifer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Courtney and Jennifer
  • Show Website
    Moms Into Literary Freedom