When people think of rebellion, they often think of guerilla warfare, rousing speeches and protests. But what about books? When the Russian Empire sought to "Russify" much of what is now Lithuania, the Tsar's forces waged a war against culture, forcing children to learn a Cyrillic alphabet -- and even banning the pre-existing Lithuanian alphabet from printing presses. Native Lithuanians from all walks of life responded by becoming knygnešiaĩ, or book carriers. Tune in to learn how this vast smuggling ring preserved the Lithuanian alphabet, and eventually won the war for a country's hearts and minds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about banned books across the country and books that are currently being challenged.

Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose  Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum.  Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them.  Today’s book is Beloved by Toni Morrison.  Guest Links: Ada McCartney www.aamccartney.com Twitter: @aa_mccartney  KT Bond linktr.ee/kdjb  Host: Tonya Todd  Producer: JP Butler  Graphics: Mike Burton

Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Today’s book is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Guest Links: Mary Morris Mirror Witch (Available Spring 2023) Twitter: Phoebe Walker, @Mary_Morris_3 Rochelle Merrill RL Merrill Author Sundowners Magic & Mayhem Universe - Five Banger Witch Punch rlmerrillauthor.com Amanda Skenandore amandaskenandore.com Instagram: @amandaskenandore Facebook: AmandaSkenandoreAuthorPage Twitter: @ARShenandoah The Nurses Secret Host: Tonya Todd Producer: JP Butler Graphics: Mike Burton

Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Today’s book is 1984 by George Orwell. Guest Links: JAC Comics in Motion Podcast: Seasons Greetings & Back to the Filmography The Pop Guerillas Tony Farina Comics in Motion Podcast: Back to the Bibliography The Pop Guerillas Arfarina.com Indie Comics Spotlight Host: Tonya Todd Producer: JP Butler Graphics: Mike Burton

Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose  Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum.  Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them.  Today’s book is Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe.  Guest Links: Blake Byles Twitter: @BlakeByles Youtube Videos Essays: Blake Byles Comics in Motion Podcast  Ria Carrogan Twitter: @riacarrogan @FemmeOnFilmPod Comics in Motion Podcast The Pop Guerillas  Donate to https://www.trusselltrust.org/ or your local food bank!  Gregory Kompes gregoryakompes.com Social media: @gregoryakompes  Host: Tonya Todd  Producer: JP Butler  Graphics: Mike Burton