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Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club

Nicolle Okoren & Eden Wen

Enter the controversial pages of banned and challenged books, of censorship and culture wars. Join Nicolle Okoren and Eden Wen twice a month as they read, discuss and understand the books and authors that communities across the United States have historically tried—and are still currently trying—to keep out of the hands of children and teenagers. burnthisbook.substack.com

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12. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K....

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2023/04/19

Nicolle and Eden discuss J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first of her Harry Potter series (all of which have been challenged or banned). Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us!References* Is J.K. Rowling transphobic? Let’s let her speak for herself, Vox* In Defense of J.K. Rowling, NYT OpinionSupport for Trans Lives* The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives* The Marsha P. Johnson Institute* GLITS | Gays and

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14:42

Bonus: An interview with kids about Harry Potter

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2023/04/05

Nicolle and her nieces talk about Harry Potter. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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43:58

11. And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and...

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2023/03/08

Nicolle and Eden discuss Peter Parnell’s and Justin Richardson’s And Tango Makes Three with biology lecturer Kandace Flanary.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us!References* Albatrosses! https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/same-sex-mothers-letting-albatrosses-be-albatrosses This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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74:12

10. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck (1937) feat....

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2023/02/22

Nicolle and Eden discuss John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men with high school English teacher and author Christy Thomas, which has be challenged over three decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us!About Christy:I earned my BA in English (Literature) from Boise State University, an MA in Education (Literacy) from Eastern Washington University, and I have over 17 years

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41:05

9. A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle (1962)

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2023/01/11

Nicolle and Eden discuss Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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76:19

8. The Giver, by Lois Lowry (1993) feat. Micah Clemence

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/12/28

Nicolle and Eden discuss Lois Lowry’s The Giver, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us!References:* “Reading Lois Lowry’s ‘The Giver’ as an Adult” in The Atlantic* 13th documentary* Animusic on YouTube* Prince Duck on Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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61:21

7. The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood (1985)...

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/12/07

Nicolle and Eden discuss Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, which has be challenged over three decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us!Notes:* Margaret Atwood documentary “Margaret Atwood: A Word after a Word after a Word is Power”* “Romania’s communist-era abortion ban harmed hundreds of thousands of children. Is history repeating itself?” on grid.news* “Unwanted

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34:24

6. The Adventures of Captain Underpants, by Dav...

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/11/30

Nicolle and Eden discuss Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants (we just read the first one), which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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35:52

5. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain...

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/11/16

Nicolle and Eden discuss Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has be challenged over three decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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38:00

4. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, by Judy...

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/11/02

Nicolle and Eden discuss Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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55:05

3. Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya (1972) feat....

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/10/19

Nicolle, Eden and special guest Taylor Sorenson discuss Rudolf Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima, which has be challenged over three decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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30:26

2. In the Night Kitchen, by Maurice Sendak (1970)

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/10/05

Nicolle and Eden discuss Maurice Sendak’s picture book In the Night Kitchen, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Association began tracking in the ‘90s. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit burnthisbook.substack.com

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17:38

1. Introduction

Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club ·

2022/09/21

Enter the controversial pages of banned and challenged books, of censorship and culture wars. Join Nicolle Okoren and Eden Wen each month as they read, discuss and understand the books and authors that communities across the United States have historically tried—and are still currently trying—to keep out of the hands of children and teenagers.In this episode, we talk about why we are doing this podcast! Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with

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