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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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28. Crank (Part 2: Close Reading)
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 listen to our twenty-seventh episode for a discussion of why this book has been banned.
Thanks to Chris for our music, to Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, to Dorothy for our audio editing, and to our patrons for their financial support! Please visit our website for a transcript of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit theroguelibrarians.com or follow us on social media.
Linktree: @roguelibrarianspod
Instagram: @roguelibrarianspod
Facebook: @roguelibrarianspod
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Bonus: We're Not One Thing from Be a Better Ally
We were delighted to be interviewed by Tricia Friedman on her wonderful podcast, Be a Better Ally. We're sharing that episode, "We're Not One Thing," here as well. Please learn more about Be a Better Ally at allyed.org, and listen and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts!
Be a Better Ally's "We're Not One Thing" Episode Notes:
The conversation revolves around the importance of libraries and the challenges they face, particularly in relation to book banning. The hosts of Rogue Librarians discuss their (amazing) show, which focuses on books that have been banned or challenged, and highlight episodes that they are proud of. They also emphasize the role of libraries as community leaders and the need for advocacy to support them. The conversation touches on the importance of local politics, the rights of the child, and the value of public libraries as free public spaces. The hosts provide suggestions for how the general public can support libraries and advocate against book banning. Libraries play a crucial role in communities, providing resources, programming, and support for people of all ages. They serve as a place for families to gather, for individuals to access information, and for communities to come together. Librarians are essential in connecting people with the resources they need and providing personalized assistance. Funding for libraries is crucial to ensure their continued operation and to support the diverse needs of the community. Reading widely and engaging with books can foster empathy, understanding, and compassion for others. Ready to follow their show? https://www.theroguelibrarians.com/ Listen to the rest of the episode featured here: https://www.theroguelibrarians.com/episodes/episode/d012b098/25-flamer-part-1-why-its-banned -
27. Crank (Part 1: Why It's Banned)
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 why Crank has been banned, as well as its historical context. We also offer our assessment of its pros and cons. Please listen to our twenty-eighth episode for a close reading of the book.
Some of the sources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/methamphetamine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10908000/
https://www.aclusc.org/en/news/heres-what-you-lose-when-you-ban-my-books
Thanks to Chris for our music, to Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, to Dorothy for our audio editing, and to our patrons for their financial support! Please visit our website for a transcript of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit theroguelibrarians.com or follow us on social media.
Linktree: @roguelibrarianspod
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Bonus: Author Rachel Lynn Solomon
We were so excited to interview Rachel Lynn Solomon about her new novel, Past Present Future. Rachel is the New York Times bestselling author of Today Tonight Tomorrow, The Ex Talk, and other romantic comedies for teens and adults. Originally from Seattle, she’s currently navigating expat life in Amsterdam, where she’s on a mission to try as many Dutch sweets as possible.
In the interview, we discussed how Rachel decided to write a sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow, why she chose to write the sequel in dual POV, how she created the characters' voices and arcs, how she decided which romantic details and tropes to include, and how this book is different from a "typical" romance novel.
To learn more about Rachel Lynn Solomon, please visit:
her website: rachelsolomonbooks.com
her Instagram: rlynn_solomon
Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support.
Please visit our website for a transcript of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit theroguelibrarians.com or follow us on social media. Please consider supporting our podcast on Patreon. We appreciate your support!
Linktree: @roguelibrarianspod
Instagram: @roguelibrarianspod
Facebook: @roguelibrarianspod
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Bonus: ALA President-Elect Cindy Hohl
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Cindy Hohl. Cindy Hohl is the 2023-2024 President-Elect of the American Library Association. Her inauguration is on July 2, 2024, at the end of the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition. She is a member of the Santee Sioux Nation and works as the director of policy analysis and operational support at the Kansas City Public Library.
Cindy spoke with us about her time as the president of the American Indian Library Association, her role as an ALA Spectrum Scholar, her goals for her tenure as president of the ALA, the upcoming ALA Annual Conference, the Freedom to Read Foundation, and the ALA’s current efforts to fight censorship.
For more information about Cindy Hohl, please visit her website: cindyforlibraries.com.
For more information about the 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition (June 27-July 2 in San Diego), please visit 2024.alaannual.org.
For more information about the American Library Association, the Freedom to Read Foundation, the Unite Against Book Bans Campaign, and other organizations that fight censorship, please visit the links on our website's resources page.
Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support. Please visit our website for a transcript of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit theroguelibrarians.com or follow us on social media.
Linktree: @roguelibrarianspod
Instagram: @roguelibrarianspod
Facebook: @roguelibrarianspod
Patreon: patreon.com/roguelibrarians -
Bonus: Author Lyn Miller-Lachmann
We were so excited to interview Lyn Miller-Lachmann about her new novel, Eyes Open. Lyn is an educator, an editor, and an author of young adult and middle grade novels, including Torch, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Moonwalking. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, she enjoys traveling to new places and lived part-time in Lisbon, Portugal, for many years. She lives in New York City.
In the interview, we discussed how Lyn decided to write a YA novel-in-verse about life in Portugal in the 1960s, conducted her research, created her characters, and focused on the importance of standing up to injustice, the power of poetry, and the resilience of young people.
To learn more about Lyn Miller-Lachmann, please visit:
her website: lynmillerlachmann.com (including a link to an educator guide for Eyes Open)
her Instagram: instagram.com/lynmillerlachmann
The song at the end of the episode is "Triste Fado," which was recorded in 1939 and is available for public use; it can be found on the Library of Congress website.
Thanks to Chris for our music, Heather and Lizzie for their assistance, Dorothy for her editing skills, and our patrons for their financial support.
Please visit our website for a transcript of this episode. If you would like to join our conversation, please visit theroguelibrarians.com or follow us on social media. Please consider supporting our podcast on Patreon. We appreciate your support!
Linktree: @roguelibrarianspod
Instagram: @roguelibrarianspod
Facebook: @roguelibrarianspod
Patreon: patreon.com/roguelibrarians
Customer Reviews
America should take notice of this podcast.
I enjoy listening to a number of different podcasts for different reasons. I turned to the Rogue Librarians podcast less for pure entertainment than to be educated about the highly important subject of banned books. The well informed and well intentioned panel of three or four share a strong desire to push back the despicable nationwide trend of book banning.
It is interesting that they don’t adhere to the simple formula of just fomenting hate towards the opposition and pat each other on the back for being smarter and more enlightened than the lay folk. Each of the panelists offer some different background, experience and perspective to some highly nuanced issues. I didn’t actually read Gender Queer which is the subject matter of the first two episodes; perhaps I will in time. Because of this I was going to skip E.2 but I tuned in and enjoyed it very much. Each of the four casters extrapolated beyond the story itself to clearly explain its relevance. They did not shy away from personal revelations and sometimes humorous anecdotes that really humanize the subject.
Much of what was discussed bears relevance to my own family and was actually quite helpful to me. I look forward to upcoming episodes around “The Hate You Give.” It covers some different territory than the first book, but managed to get banned for some other reasons that we can learn about soon. I am sure it will be given thorough and thoughtful treatment. Please take the time to review the RL website. Click around. It is quite informative. I think it my favorite podcast website. I think the quality put in to it shows us they will put the same level of quality in to the discussions themselves. I like the musical transitions that are used in the audio as well. Please listen and subscribe to this wonderful podcast. I think it will have excellent staying power. Please consider supporting with patronage as well. I think I will. Great show ladies and guests! Keep up the good work!