Audiobook Café

Banned Books Week: Issues of Literary Censorship

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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