Marissa joins Joe today to talk about graphic memoirs, biographies and novels inspired by life events. They talk about the importance of sharing your story, how we can find community and a sense of self, and learn so much by listening to the stories of others. Come for the recommendations, stay for a full aside on The Salem Witch Trials.

Article mentioned in our Salem Witch Trials aside:

From New England Law Boston - The True Legal Horror Story of the Salem Witch Trials

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Marissa’s Titles:  

• Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol 
• Ducks by Kate Beaton 
• Messy Roots by Laura Gao 
• The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt by Andrea Wulf and Illustrated by Lillian Melcher 
• The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf
• Cheeky by Ariella Elovic 

Joe’s Titles:  

• Talking to Strangers by Marianne Boucher 
• An Outbreak of Witchcraft by Debroah Noyes 
• Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe 
• Brave Face by Shawn David Hutchinson 
• Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder 

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