Got something to say? Send us a text! SPECIAL NOTE: This episode is chock full of links and chapter art, so check that out.  The links to the books will take you, via our affiliate link, to Bookshop.org where you can support your local bookstores and book shops, and we may earn a small commission in the process.  Thanks for supporting the show! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt Cassem and Christina Trevaskis delve into the significance of Banned Books Week and why reading banned books matters. Christina shares her personal experiences with banned books such as 'The Outsiders,' 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' and 'Heartstopper,' and discusses their profound impact on her life and beliefs. The conversation expands to explore the reasons behind book banning, touching on moral panic and control, while stressing the importance of critical thinking and creativity fostered through reading. They highlight the paradoxical effect of banning books, making them more sought after, and encourage listeners to read banned books for education and growth. They also provide insight into controversial themes in literature and emphasize the role of fiction as a 'back door to learning.'00:45 Silly Opener01:26 Real Opener02:03 Topic Intro: Banned Books03:34 ‘The Outsiders’ by S.E. Hinton04:49 ’To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee05:55 ‘Heartstopper’ by Alice Oseman06:49 Fiction is the Back Door to Learning & Growth07:49 Stephen King on Banned Books09:49 Bannedbooksweek.org Shoutout10:27 ‘1984’ by George Orwell11:42 ‘Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger12:31 ‘The Color Purple’ by Alice Walker12:34 ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald12:44 ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley15:42 The American Heritage Dictionary and the word “bed” as verb18:21 “We’ll link those children’s books too…”18:31 ‘Charlotte’s Web’ by E.B. White18:43 The Result of Banning These Books19:57 ‘Huckleberry Finn’ by Mark Twain20:12 ‘The Indian in the Cupboard’ by Lynne Reid Banks20:27 ‘Lord of the Flies’ by William Golding25:04 Wrap Up Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.  Drop us an email either to [email protected] or [email protected]. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.Support the showFind out more at our website.

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