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The New Abnormal

Trump Reveals the Biggest Threat Facing the U.S.

Jun 16, 2024
Author Alan Gratz discusses the campaign to ban his book 'Ban This Book'. Topics include threats to democracy, critiques of public figures, national security concerns, worshipping white supremacy, rebranding Florida, conservative talking points, book banning, and lack of diversity in publishing.
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  • Trump downplays climate change threat by falsely claiming minimal sea level rise over 400 years.
  • Author Alan Gratz discusses book banning and challenges faced by marginalized authors in literature industry.

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Author discusses book banning and backlash against diversity in publishing

Alan Gratz, a children's book author, discusses the theme of book banning and challenges faced by diverse authors in the publishing industry. He shares insights on how books by marginalized voices are increasingly targeted for censorship. Gratz highlights the importance of diversity in literature and the backlash faced when trying to promote diverse voices. He emphasizes the negative impact of book bans on the availability and visibility of diverse books in the market.

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