Lost the Plot: A Court of Reasons Why, Sometimes Books Aren't Appropriate

Lost the Plot: A Court of Reasons Why, Sometimes Books Aren't Appropriate

CONTENT WARNING: There are mentions of sexually explicit content, death by suicide, and other heavy topics along with mild spoilers. Taylor and Lillian discuss the banning of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas and "13 Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. They explore themes of censorship and the impact of literature on young audiences. Not all content is appropriate for young adults, which can be seen in the sexually explicit series "A Court of Thorns and Roses" and the idolization of suicide in "13 Reasons Why." In contrast to the previous episodes, we argue for the banning of certain content, toeing the line between what should and should not be banned in schools and who has the right to decide what literature is appropriate.

Episode 2 - Nazis and First Kisses

WARNING: brief mentions of spoilers, discussion of infanticide, genocide and sexual content. Taylor and Lillian return with another set of books! This episode will cover The Giver by Lois Lowry and The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Listen in as the girls relate these two classic books to the current state of the country and what it means to grow up in a censored world.

Episode 1- The Testaments of a Man Uneducated

Taylor and Lillian dive into Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, discussing at large the dangers of losing these stories.

Episode 0 - Make America Read Again

Join Lillian and Taylor as they give a brief rundown of what exactly Make America Read Again will be and who they are.