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Celebrating Disability Pride & Challenging Censorship
August 03, 2023 · 41 min

Join us in this empowering episode of our podcast as we celebrate Disability Pride, explore books that champion disability representation, and engage in an important discussion about censorship in Mississippi. 

 

Disability Pride Wrap Up

(00:22)

Let’s  embrace diversity and inclusivity through literature. Renee recommends a curated list of books that shine a spotlight on disability representation. Celebrating Disability Pride, we explore the profound impact of these narratives in empowering readers and fostering a more inclusive literary landscape.

 

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Too Young for Libby - Talking about Mississippi

(14:35) 

CW:// Homophobia, SA

 

In this thought-provoking discussion, Nox and Tayler delve into the controversial Mississippi Code 39-3-25 that resulted in the banning of Libby, Overdrive, and Hoopla for minors in the state. They shed light on the ramifications of this decision, which inadvertently deprives minors of vital resources, and critically analyze its true intent—to limit LGBT+ representation. Through this eye-opening conversation, we confront the complexities of censorship and its impact on marginalized communities.

 

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Miss. Code § 39-3-25 - Casetext

HOOPLA, OVERDRIVE/LIBBY NOW BANNED FOR THOSE UNDER 18 IN MISSISSIPPI - BookRiot

 

Tune in to this powerful episode of our podcast, where we amplify diverse voices, challenge barriers, and advocate for a more inclusive literary world.

 

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This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.

 

Original music by @iam.onyxrose

 

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Join us in this empowering episode of our podcast as we celebrate Disability Pride, explore books that champion disability representation, and engage in an important discussion about censorship in Mississippi.