Episodes

  • 41. The Agony of Alice, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (1985)

    41. The Agony of Alice, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (1985)
    Feb 19 2025

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    25 mins
  • 40. Gossip Girl, by Cecily von Ziegesar (2002)

    40. Gossip Girl, by Cecily von Ziegesar (2002)
    Feb 5 2025

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    28 mins
  • 39. Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer (2005) feat. Renae & Randi Deighton

    39. Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer (2005) feat. Renae & Randi Deighton
    Jan 22 2025

    If you need help, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Interview with Kasey Meehan, PEN America

    Interview with Kasey Meehan, PEN America
    Jan 8 2025

    References

    * PEN America Freedom to Read Statement

    * PEN America book bans research and resources

    * PEN: Nearly 200 Percent Surge in School Book Bans During 2023-2024 School Year

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    49 mins
  • Rekindling: The Giver, by Lois Lowry (1993) feat. Micah Clemence

    Rekindling: The Giver, by Lois Lowry (1993) feat. Micah Clemence
    Dec 25 2024

    Republishing one of our favorite episodes for Christmas! We hope you are having a happy holidays and are building memories with your families.

    References:

    * “Reading Lois Lowry’s ‘The Giver’ as an Adult” in The Atlantic

    * 13th documentary

    * Animusic on YouTube

    * Prince Duck on Spotify

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 38. Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson (1999)

    38. Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson (1999)
    Dec 11 2024

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    33 mins
  • 37. Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson (1977)

    37. Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson (1977)
    Nov 27 2024

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    37 mins
  • 36. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou (1969)

    36. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou (1969)
    Nov 13 2024

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    36 mins