Rogue Librarians

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

    29. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Part 1, Why It's Banned)
    Nov 6 2024

    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 Libraries are safe from book bans. ‹ Literary Hub (lithub.com)”


    We also referenced the LitReactor column, “Yes I Read The 111 Page Moms For Liberty Book Ban Document,” by Peter Derk.

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    54 mins
  • Bonus: Election Episode

    Bonus: Election Episode
    Oct 22 2024
    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 bans Discuss several state specific issues on the ballot that we found through Libraries2024.org including: Utah’s Amendment A (Vote No), North Dakota’s Measure 4 (Vote No), Kentucky’s Constitutional Amendment 2 (Vote No), and California’s Proposition 5 (Vote Yes). We tell you how to learn more about the governance behind libraries through the ACLU’s - School Governance 101 page We offer a variety of interactive web sites to help you find out about items on your local ballots, including issues around book banning and more. Here is the list: Vote 411 AARP Everylibrary.org Ballotpedia.org We also offer suggestions about how to stay abreast of what’s happening in Book Banning Politics at the following websites: ALA.org-Office for Intellectual Freedom ALA Banned & Challenged Books ALA Book Résumés Book Riot - Literary Activism Newsletter Every Library: Political Activity Unite Against Book Bans Pen America Here is the link to the episode of On The Media that we recommended in the Intro. The segment on book banning is at timecode [39:36] From their show notes: “Host Brooke Gladstone interviews Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, whose children’s picture book, And Tango Makes Three, is among the long list of banned titles across the country. Hear why they’re suing in Florida to make their book — and others — accessible again.”
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    25 mins
  • Bonus: Author Nadine Pinede

    Bonus: Author Nadine Pinede
    Oct 8 2024
    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 on December 3rd, 2024 and has already been named a Junior Library Guild selection and a Most Anticipated Book of the Fall by Kirkus Reviews. The novel takes place in the 1930s, just after the end of the American Occupation of Haiti. Lucille’s schooling is interrupted when she complains that her favorite Mapou tree has been cut down, which is an illegal act. To keep her safe from her village's corrupt section chief, she is sent to Port-au-Prince, where her employer hobnobs with Haitian intellectuals. Lucille eventually finds herself working for Zora Neale Hurston as she conducts her anthropological study of Haiti, Tell My Horse. In the interview, we discussed Pinede’s literary influences, the challenges of writing in verse, and the importance of historical context in literature. The discussion also touches on misconceptions about Haiti, the significance of food and culture in storytelling, and, of course, the significance of the Mapou tree. Pinede also highlights Zora Neale Hurston's anthropological pursuits in Haiti. The conversation was rich with references to other books, films, and websites. We’ve attempted to link you to all of them here. To learn more about Nadine Pinede, please visit her website: NadinePinede.com or Instagram: @nadinepinede. For more information on Haiti, check out her website or the Haitian Studies Association Website. For the recording of Nadine's event with the Zora Neale Hurston Trust, please visit their Instagram page. Books Mentioned Haiti Noir, edited by Edwidge Danticat (includes a story by Nadine Pinede) White Rose by Kip Wilson (another book in verse) Haiti Fights Back: The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte by Yveline Alexis The Uses of Haiti by Paul Farmer Brother, I’m dying By Edwidge Danticat Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica by Zora Neale Hurston (anthropological study of Haiti) Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (novel written while in Haiti) Dust Tracks on a Road by Zora Neale Hurston (her autobiography) Popo and Fifina: Children of Haiti by Arna Bontemps and Langston Hughes The Magic Island by Richard Seabrook (Exploitative book - sensationalized Haitian traditions, started the fascination in U.S. with Voodoo and Zombies) Black Shack Alley by Joseph Zobel The Serpent and the Rainbow: A Harvard Scientist's Astonishing Journey into the Secret Societies of Haitian Voodoo, Zombies, and Magic by Anthropologist Wade Davis (also sensationalized) The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank Freedom Soup by Tammy Charles Films Mentioned The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti, directed by Alain Martin (imdb link) Sugar Cane Ally, directed by Euzhan Palcy (based on the book Black Shack Alley) The Serpent and the Rainbow, directed by Wes Craven (further sensationalized the work of Wade Davis, classified as Horror) (imdb link) Writing Workshops Mentioned Northwest Institute of Literary Arts Whole Novel Workshop 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
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