Accepting Difference & Saving the World: Pixar Veteran Alan Barillaro on 'Bunns Rabbit 2'

https://www.alanbarillaro.com/In this episode of The Book Faire Podcast, host Anthony sits down with director, animator, and author Alan Barillaro (Piper, Bunns Rabbit) for an in-depth conversation on...

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Utah’s 'Silent' Book Ban Policy & NC Library Threats

In this episode of The Book Faire Podcast, host Anthony exposes a troubling new tactic in school library censorship: Utah’s Davis School District moving book ban appeals onto consent calendars to elim...

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Cultivating a Love of Music and Art in Young Readers with Shadra Strickland

https://www.jumpin.shadrastrickland.com/The conversation features an interview with Shadra Strickland, an author and illustrator of children's literature, discussing her journey in publishing, her lat...

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Iowa’s SF 496 Enforcement: Know Your Rights | Utah Lawsuits, Florida Purges & Local Library Battles

This episode of the Book Faire Podcast discusses the ongoing issues surrounding book bans in various states, highlights new book releases, and emphasizes the importance of student advocacy in the face...

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From Judy Moody to Fairy Door Diaries with Megan McDonald

Megan McDonald discusses her new series, the Fairy Door Diaries, and the importance of imagination in children's literature. She shares her inspiration, challenges, and the magical world she has creat...

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Student Volunteers Help School Board Election

https://www.anovelmind.com/This week's episode of the Book Fair Podcast features new middle-grade book releases, the National Book Award for Young People's Literature nominees, a resource for finding ...

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Inclusion and Revolution with Sarah J. Mendonca

https://sarahjmendonca.com/The conversation covers the introduction to the Bookfair Podcast, the author's book 'An Encontadora's Guide to Monstruos and Magic,' the exploration of social and economic t...

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Texas Librarian Says "Come and Take Them"

https://www.liberatinglit.com/This episode of the Book Faire Podcast covers new book releases for young readers and the challenges faced by libraries due to book ban laws. It delves into the impact of...

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Writing Sisters Alone | An Interview With Shifa Saltagi Safadi

https://shifasafadi.com/This week's interview features middle grade author Shifa Saltagi Safadi covers the introduction of the novel 'Sisters Alone' and delves into the themes of sisterhood, survival,...

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Alabama Targets LGBTQ+ books in Public Libraries | New Releases and Censorship News

This episode covers new picture book releases, stirring verse novels, heartwarming nonfiction, identity-focused verse novels, transformative novels, Alabama library policies, LGBTQ youth hardship in s...

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Generational Trauma, Grief & Time Travel with Greg Howard's The Travelers

https://www.greghowardbooks.com/The interview with Greg Howard covers the author's background, the plot overview of his book 'The Travelers,' the themes of loss, grief, and generational trauma, and th...

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Remembering Dolly Parton | New Titles and Censorship News

https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and its impact on literacy, the controversy surrounding library funding, and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes in school materials...

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Writing for Parents and Newborns with Sandra Magsamen

https://www.sandramagsamen.com/Sandra Magsamen, author of interactive board books, discusses the creative process, the impact of her work on parents and children, and the importance of love and presen...

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Texas Says "We're Coming for the Books" | Children's Books and Censorship News

The episode covers a range of topics, including new book releases, AI-generated mistakes in course materials, challenges to book bans, school budgeting and funding, book bans and censorship, and suppo...

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How Barbara Carroll Roberts Turned 800 Pages of History Into a Picture Book

https://barbaracarrollroberts.com/Barbara Carroll Roberts discusses her nonfiction picture book 'When George Washington Bowed to the New Nation' and the significance of George Washington's relinquishi...

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Heated Rivalry author donates $300K to 5 rural libraries facing closure | CBC News

Rachel Reid says when she heard five libraries in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley were set to permanently close their doors, she wanted to help as much as she could.

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New Children's Book Translation & Colorado Rejects Texas-Focused Curriculum

The episode covers new book releases, anti-book ban laws in Massachusetts, book ban legislation in Canada, Texas, and Wyoming, and the rejection of a Texas-focused curriculum in Colorado. It also addr...

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Individuality and Science Fiction: The Ginghams with TC Kemper

https://tckemper.com/The interview with TC Kemper, author of The Ginghams, delves into the themes of individuality, conformity, patriarchy, book banning, and the power of storytelling. The conversatio...

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Texas Banned Books Library and New Middle Grade Releases

https://www.youtube.com/live/Bd6o-0grBFM?si=V9sOlXwXAup7rB7fThis week's episode of the Bookfair Podcast features new releases, discussions on book banning, and a Texas bookseller's initiative to open ...

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Disabilities and Family: Writing Representation with Taylor Hobbs

https://www.taylorhobbsauthor.com/This interview with Taylor Hobbs, author of 'Heartbreak and Other Organ Failures,' delves into the story of two sisters, Kaylee and Zoe, as they embark on a road trip...

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New YA Books and Library Controversies

https://nonopera.org/This episode of the Book Fair Podcast covers new YA book releases, the impact of book banning laws and library funding, a controversial library storytime event, and an art install...

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Breaking Barriers: The Power of Bilingual Children's Literature with Christina Diaz Gonzalez

https://www.christinagonzalez.com/The interview with Christina Diaz Gonzalez, author of Offside, covers the themes of character representation, diversity, empathy, community building, and advocacy. It...

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The Fight for Library Access: Censorship and Community Response

This week we cover new releases for young readers and discusses the issue of censorship and freedom to read in libraries. It highlights the impact of book challenges and the consequences of local elec...

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The Art of Storytelling with Jerry Spinelli

https://jerryspinelliauthor.com/Jerry Spinelli discusses the inspiration behind his book 'Fifth Grade Top Dogs' and his approach to writing for young readers. He emphasizes the importance of storytell...

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How Book Bans Are Shaping Education and Community

The episode covers new releases for young readers, the debate over book banning law in Tennessee, concerns raised by school librarians in Ohio, censorship in Hong Kong, and a personal reflection on mo...

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How Personal Experience Shapes Queer Stories in Children's Literature with Alex Ritany

https://www.aritany.com/The interview with Alex Ritany, author of Maybe Tomorrow I'll Know, delves into the crafting of the opening chapters, the exploration of dysphoria and identity, the role of sec...

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New Releases and Censorship in YA and Children's Books

The episode covers new releases for the week, controversies in school libraries, the Governor of New Hampshire vetoing a book banning bill, and Utah's book banning policies. It provides insights into ...

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Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign with Sara F. Shacter

The interview with Sarah F. Shacter discusses her book 'Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign' and explores themes of empathy, connection, and the intersection of science and creativity. Sarah sh...

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