

How YouTube is changing kids TV, and why authors are still boycotting the Giller Prize
Dec 19, 2024
Noor Naga, author of "If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English" and a key voice in the CanLit Responds campaign, discusses the rapidly changing landscape of children's media. She highlights the mass shift from traditional kids' TV, such as Nickelodeon and Disney, to YouTube, revealing how this impacts young viewers and the industry. Naga also delves into the ongoing protests against the Giller Prize, addressing the ethical concerns around corporate sponsorship and the resulting division in the Canadian literary community.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Shift to YouTube: Decline of Traditional Kids' TV
03:10 • 8min
The Controversy Surrounding the Giller Prize in Canadian Literature
11:21 • 2min
Shifts in the Canadian Literary Landscape
12:56 • 9min
Corporate Sponsorship and Literary Integrity
21:44 • 16min
Reflections on Interview Dynamics and Upcoming Canlit Discussions
37:36 • 2min