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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things . Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board member for her local library, content creator, copywriter, and business owner. She has traveled extensively throughout the world because of the influence of books she’s read. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, follow us Instagram @truebookaholic. You can also email us at readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com. Don’t forget to support your local library and independent bookstores. The Bookaholics Podcast ”For those who can’t get enough of that bookish stuff.”
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Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Sabrina Baeta discusses the recent report by PEN America on the scope and impact of book bans in public K-12 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The conversation covers the findings of the report, the specific content and themes most frequently targeted by bans, and the motivations behind these efforts. They also address the detrimental effects of these bans on students, including issues of representation and freedom of expression. The discussion outlines how these bans, often driven by organized groups with ideological agendas, impact the public education system. Lastly, they explore actionable steps individuals and communities can take to combat book bans and advocate for the freedom to read.
00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast
00:08 Introduction to Book Bans
00:59 Penn America's Report on Book Bans
03:23 Impact of Book Bans on Different Age Groups
04:58 Themes and Topics in Banned Books
09:00 The Role of Visual Content in Banned Books
13:07 The Influence of Advocacy Groups
17:18 How to Fight Back Against Book Bans
20:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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