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Unban Coolies advocates for artists and authors facing censorship, amid a surge in book bans, with librarians in the middle of the crossfire. Host Christopher Lau leads interviews with acclaimed authors and rockstar librarians, illuminating the dangers of book banning. Lau ensures each episode is filled with intriguing and thoughtful questions, guiding the conversations. Together, we champion diverse voices, ensuring our literary landscape mirrors the richness of human experiences. Brace yourself for inspiring narratives and boundless love for literature.
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- They Tried to BAN Her, But She SOLD Out · 22 Min. · Staffel 12 Folge 5Patricia McCormick, the groundbreaking author behind "Sold" and co-author of "I Am Malala," sits down for a conversation that goes deep into the fight against censorship. She…
- A Long Walk to $4 Million · 14 Min.What happens when a children's book becomes a force for global change? We sit down with Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park to discuss the astonishing real-world ripple…
- Why Are They So Afraid Of This Book? | Maia Kobabe · 11 Min. · Staffel 12 Folge 3What happens when a deeply personal story about identity becomes a national target? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Maia Kobabe, the author and illustrator of the…
- The Book They’re Trying to Ban: Mike Curato on Flamer · 21 Min. · Staffel 12 Folge 2Flamer author and illustrator Mike Curato joins Unban Coolies for a powerful conversation about identity, queerness, faith, and surviving adolescence when the world tells you…
- Openness Over Empathy — Jason Reynolds on Friendship · 17 Min. · Staffel 12 Folge 1Jason Reynolds joins UNBAN COOLIES to explore how stories create space for every reader. We talk about friendship as the most valuable relationship, why difference should pull us…
- Surviving Fatwas, Camps, and Critics: Daniel Nayeri Speaks Out · 34 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 8In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Nayeri, award-winning author of Everything Sad Is Untrue and The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Born in Iran, Daniel…
- Pocket-Sized Wisdom: Katherine Applegate on Love, Loss & Second Chances · 17 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 7What do a gorilla who paints, a sarcastic oak tree, and a group of kids who morph into animals to fight aliens have in common? The creative mind of Katherine Applegate. In this…
- Jack Gantos: Crime, Consequences, and a Newbery Comeback · 15 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 6Jack Gantos isn’t your typical award-winning author. Before writing the Joey Pigza series, Rotten Ralph, and the Newbery Medal-winning Dead End in Norvelt, he served time in…
- A Lie on the Page, A Truth in the Heart: Jacqueline Woodson Speaks · 11 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 5How do you write books that change lives—and why are they being banned? In this inspiring interview, National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson joins Christopher Lau, host of…
- Bud, Not Buddy… and Definitely Not Buick - Christopher Paul Curtis · 18 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 4Christopher Paul Curtis didn’t set out to become a literary legend—he was clocking 10-hour shifts on the General Motors assembly line, fighting exhaustion and monotony one car…
- Malcolm X in 2025 - Dr Ibram X. Kendi on Why His Voice Still Echoes · 10 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 3Malcolm X’s voice still speaks – not as an echo, but as a call to action. In this interview, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist…
- She Didn't See Her Family in History Books — So Cynthia Kadohata Wrote Their Story · 18 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 2Cynthia Kadohata is a Newbery Medal and National Book Award-winning author whose work has forever changed the landscape of children's literature. Born in Chicago to Japanese…
- Mindy McGinnis: They Banned HEROINE for Glorifying Drugs — But It’s a Lifeline · 25 Min. · Staffel 11 Folge 1As the opioid crisis continues to impact teens across the country, award-winning author and former librarian Mindy McGinnis talks about why she wrote Heroine, a brutally honest…
- Elana K. Arnold | Writing Without Apology: Power, Censorship & Girlhood · 18 Min. · Staffel 10 Folge 8Elana K. Arnold is one of the boldest voices in young adult literature today. Her award-winning books — Damsel, Red Hood, What Girls Are Made Of, and more — tackle power…
- What is Lost When Books Are Banned? - Ashley Hope Pérez · 30 Min. · Folge 7Ashley Hope Pérez is a literary scholar, award-winning novelist, youth advocate, and professor at The Ohio State University. Her novel Out of Darkness, frequently listed among…
- Stories Are How We Preserve Memory and Identity - Donna Barba Higuera · 27 Min. · Staffel 10 Folge 6Donna Barba Higuera is a Newbery Medal and Pura Belpré Medal-winning author whose stories blend folklore, humor, and deep emotional truths. Her novel The Last Cuentista won both…
- Mychal Threets’ Journey from Shelving Books to Social Media Star · 24 Min. · Staffel 10 Folge 5Imagine a library where everyone feels welcomed, where books are celebrated, and where the librarian isn’t just someone who shelves books—but a passionate advocate for knowledge…
- Writing Through Darkness & Rebellion w Ryan Graudin · 28 Min. · Staffel 10 Folge 4Step into a world where history takes a different turn, survival is a test of will, and time itself refuses to follow the rules. In this thought-provoking interview, New York…
- Barbara Dee: Writing Stories That Matter #books · 17 Min. · Staffel 10 Folge 3Critics have compared her to Judy Blume, praising her ability to tackle tough topics with authenticity and heart. From Maybe He Just Likes You, which explores consent, to Halfway…
- Why Hiding the Truth Harms Youth: Bestseller- Chris Crutcher · 25 Min. · Staffel 10 Folge 2Chris Crutcher is an award-winning author, former family therapist, and lifelong advocate for intellectual freedom. Raised in Cascade, Idaho, he found his way to storytelling…
