Banned Books Week: Issues of Literary Censorship

In recognition of Banned Books Week, host Jacob Shymanski discusses issues of censorship and discrimination with Canadian author Robin Stevenson.  

Robin reflects on how her LGBTQ+ kids’ book “Pride Puppy” ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year after some parents filed a lawsuit against a school district in Maryland.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Other books mentioned include:  

• “And Tango Makes Three” by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson  

• “Pride Colors” by Robin Stevenson  

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