Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady

Banned Books

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Oct 5, 2023
The podcast discusses the impact of book banning in schools, focusing on LGBTQ themes and the restriction of knowledge. It explores the economic fragility faced by many and the ineffectiveness of banning books. 'The Bluest Eye' by Tony Morrison is highlighted as a powerful book that portrays the experiences of a young black girl.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Banned Books: Expanding Perspectives and Restricting Knowledge
03:57 • 4min
3
Exploring Economic Fragility and the Cost of Being Poor
08:25 • 2min
4
The Paradox of Banning Books
10:07 • 13min
5
Exploring the Power of 'The Bluest Eye'
23:37 • 2min