Prefer listening to podcasts? Down below are a list of podcasts you should consider checking out. They all address different components regarding Banned Books Week:
- Brooklyn Public Library Borrowed and Banned podcast: BPL's new podcast series Borrowed and Banned tells the story of America's ideological war with its bookshelves. In seven episodes,they will talk with students on the frontlines, librarians and teachers whose livelihoods are endangered when they speak up, and writers whose books have become political battleground.
- LibVoices: Hear from librarians of color speak to the fullness of their careers including successes, challenges, and achievements. How do they do it? Join co-hosts Jamia Williams and Jamillah R. Gabriel to find out more about their #LibVoices.
- Out of Darkness, Into the Fire: Author Ashley Hope Pérez discusses the controversy and attempts to ban her book Out of Darkness in Texas, and the rise in concerted efforts to censor books that discuss race and gender.
- Something to Offend Everyone: This 2019 episode of the Brooklyn Public Library podcast explores what it means to challenge censorship and what happens when patrons disagree with content in the library.
- Bonus-Banned Books: This special episode of the NPR podcast discusses some titles that appear on banned books lists and the importance of kids having the freedom to read.
- The Story Behind-Banned Books: This 12-minute episode provides a quick history lesson, dating back to 2010 BC, and spotlights what is believed to be the origin of book banning.