Book Banning Part II: The Current State of Banned Books

Missing Pages: An Investigative Podcast on the Book Publishing Industry

In episode 1 of this series, we looked at the history of banned books in America. Today, we look at its current state. Is there more nuance to book censorship than is at the surface? We speak with two people on opposite sides of the spectrum: A parent, who seeks to explain why she wants more control over the stories her children are exposed to, and best selling author Jodi Picoult, who has written many books that have been banned across the country. We also speak with a librarian and a parent in Texas to round out the conversation.

Please vote for Missing Pages in the Signal Awards today at the below links:

• Missing Pages - "Writing Communities: The Bad Art Friend Saga" in the Individual Episodes - Arts & Culture category: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/individual-episodes/general/arts-culture
• Missing Pages - "Book Banning Part I: The History of Banned Books" in the Individual Episodes - Best Conversation Starter category: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/individual-episodes/general/best-conversation-starter

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