On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Kelly Jensen of Book Riot and Leah Johnson, author and owner of independent bookstore Loudmouth Books, to discuss combatting censorship, the importance of libraries, and much more.
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About Kelly Jensen:
Kelly Jensen is an Editor at Book Riot, the largest independent book website in North America. She covers all things young adult literature and has written about censorship for nearly ten years. She is the author of three critically-acclaimed and award-winning anthologies for young adults.
About Leah Johnson:
Leah Johnson is an eternal midwesterner and author of award-winning books for children and young adults. Her bestselling debut YA novel, You Should See Me in a Crown, was a Stonewall Honor Book, and the inaugural Reese's Book Club YA pick. In 2021, TIME named You Should See Me in a Crown one of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time.
Books we discussed on today's episode:

Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson
Hope by Andrew Ridker
Everything I Need I Get from You by Kaitlyn Tiffany
The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson
Outrage Machine by Tobias Rose-Stockwell
The September House by Carissa Orlando