Whew, Christine has THOUGHTS in today's episode as she and Jessica discuss All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson, one of the most frequently banned books in the country. Christine makes the point that, just because a book shouldn't be banned, doesn't mean it shouldn't be critiqued. But what are the boundaries of that criticism, and how do we grapple with those questions in an age of censorship?

Please note: this episode uses explicit language in a few instances.

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Episode 2 Links:

• George M. Johnson's website
• Publishers Weekly book deal announcement for their forthcoming books
• A 2022 NPR piece about the book being banned

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