It’s Independent Bookstore Day! As Amanda Gorman reminds us, “Independent bookstores are vital hubs of creativity and community.” Not to mention independent booksellers' role in the battle against book banning. So, be sure to support your local indie bookstore... To find out more about independent booksellers, click on the post's title.
In this edition, we chat with Edward Underhill, author of "Always The Almost." And, we talk about the importance of LGBTQIA representation and joy as a form of resistance. For our entire conversation - click on the post's title.
In this edition we talk with Jamie Jo Hoang, author of My Father the Panda Killer. We touch on generational trauma. And, how books engender empathy and understanding, which can help break the cycle of generational trauma. To check out our entire conversation - click on the post's title.
In this edition of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Dr. Michael Datcher about why it's important for stories about diversity to be told. We also touch on the damage that's being done when books about diversity are banned. To read our entire conversation about these important subjects - click on the post's title.
Banned Book Club was removed from school libraries in Florida. To check out our conversation with author Ryan Estrada about the dangers of book banning - click on the post's title.