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JUNETEENTH EPISODE: "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gormon Jun 19, 2023

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Happy Juneteenth from your hosts, Jennifer and Courtney! How did a woman who didn't even know who wrote this beautiful inaugural poem manage to restrict it from Miami elementary school students? Join your hosts as they discuss the censorship that resulted in Moms for Liberty’s website being hacked by none other than the Anonymous Hacktivist group. Jennifer and Courtney investigate what on Earth could drive Moms for Liberty to attempt to censor a poem that represents unity and growth of our country...Could it have something to do with the author being a person of color? Or maybe it's Florida’s anti-Black legislation aimed to erase our nation's history? Tune in to this short but special episode to help celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the country's youngest Poet Laureate who's activism will bring unity and positive change even in the face of censorship.

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DOUBLE EPISODE! Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe + Flamer by Mike Curato Jun 18, 2023

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Welcome back as Jennifer and Courtney continue celebrating Pride month by reviewing two award-winning, beautifully illustrated graphic novels: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe and Flamer by Mike Curato. Join your hosts as they explore the science behind men having nipples and how our brains can become feminine or masculine before our “gender” is even determined! And of course this wouldn’t be a “Moms for Book Liberty” episode if they didn’t dish out the tea on the scandals of so-called Christian politicians…speaking of tea…Did you know there is an easy way to remember author Maia Kobabe’s pronouns? Just “ask Em what E wants in Eir tea!” This episode is jam packed with statistics that debunk the anti-gay conspiracy theory that gay = groomer and that books will kill you…In fact, “Flamer” has been labelled as a suicide prevention book! But listener be warned, Jennifer and Courtney dive into the “dirty” details of church molestation insurance, teenage masturbation, and the unrealistic expectations of porn, so if that ain’t yout or your friends cup of tea, we suggest E listen to something else so E don’t Eir panties in a wad! Sources:

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"And Tango Makes Three" by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell Jun 04, 2023

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It's Pride Month, and love is in the air! And what better way to kick it off than with a fabulous podcast episode where Jennifer and Courtney dive into a book that apparently holds the mystical power to turn kids gay—yes, you heard that right! Join our dynamic duo as they don their rainbow-colored capes of truth to dissect how a book about penguins in love got banned in Escambia County, Flori-duh. Jennifer and Courtney are here to celebrate love, diversity, and to fight against the absurdity of those who fear the mighty influence of "And Tango Makes Three." Let the pride festivities commence! Sources: Nation's largest publisher files federal suit to block Florida county's book ban Book review: And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell Where to buy: And Tango Makes Three a book by Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, and Henry Cole And Tango Makes Three (Hardcover) | Schuler Books
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"The Nowhere Girls" By Amy Reed - PART TWO Jun 02, 2023

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Welcome back to Courtney and Jennifer's final review of "The Nowhere Girls" by Amy Reed. If you like spoilers and hate sexism, then this episode was made for you! But don't worry, even though Courtney and Jennifer spoil parts of this wonderful book, there is still so much left uncovered, so get yourself a copy of this empowering book and share it far and wide. Tune in to hear Jennifer and Courtney analyze "Moms for Liberty's" complaints and ponder why on Earth anyone would fight to ban a book that advocates for the respectful treatment of women...unless they are the groomers themselves... Remember you can DM them at @moms4bookliberty on instagram and @moms4booklib on twitter to get your own pre-owned copy at no charge! This episode depicts sexual assault Sources:

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"The Nowhere Girls" by Amy Reed - PART ONE May 18, 2023

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Courtney and Jennifer are back and have A LOT to say. So much that they had to break this book up into TWO epsiodes! Join them in part one where they relate real-life human garbage, Andrew Tate (former kickboxer currently under house arrest for rape and human trafficking), to the ultimate villain in Amy Reed's "The Nowhere Girls". "The Nowhere Girls" has been more than challenged in Courtney and Jennifer's community... their school district has fully banned it from students. But not to worry! They have dozens of copies of this amazing book up for grabs...check out the episode photo for proof! This book has a little something for everyone...moms, daughters, dads, brothers, gay, straight, Hispanic, Christian, Black, white, nonbinary, trans...basically if you are a human, this book is for you. DM them on instagram @moms4bookliberty or twitter @moms4booklib if you want a copy! Sources:

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Junior Edition: "Chik Chak Shabbat" by Mara Rockliff Apr 24, 2023

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It's national "Right to Read" Day and Courtney and Jennifer are back with a "junior" version of their show where they discuss challenged picture books! This episode reviews the picture book "Chik Chak Shabbat" by Mara Rockliff and you wouldn't believe the scandal it covers...FOOD. That's right, this challenged book is about food. Grab your kids and join Jennifer and Courtney as they try and figure out how a children's book about food found its way on the chopping block of censorship. Show notes: These 176 Books Were Banned in Duval County, Florida - PEN America The Past Year In Duval County - a case study in legislation and fear - Florida Freedom to Read Project (fftrp.org) 2022 Top 10 Most Challenged Books
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"Sold" by Patricia McCormick Apr 12, 2023

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Wayfair conspiracies, risqué Bible passages, and the NAACP's recent advisory against travelling to Florida find their way into the latest episode of "Moms for Book Liberty" where your hosts, Courtney and Jennifer, discuss the book "Sold" by Patricia McCormick, a harrowing story of a 12 year old Nepalese girl sold into sex trafficking. Sources: The 8 kinkiest passages of the Bible | Salon.com 100-Year-Old Woman Denounces Florida Book Ban For What It Is Donate here to help fight against human trafficking: DeliverFund Challenged in Flagler Schools: McCormick's Sold, a Review and a Recommendation by Pierre Tristam Buy the book here: Buy "Sold" by Patricia McCormick from Pyramid Books
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"All Boys Aren't Blue" By George M. Johnson Apr 10, 2023

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Join us for our first episode where we discuss the "pornographic" book that started the cascade of censorship in a Florida community: "All Boys Aren't Blue" by Geroge M. Johnson. Buy a copy here: ‎All Boys Aren't Blue on Apple Books Courtney and Jennifer, two moms against censorship, recall the student-led protest in adovcacy for this book that was met by rage-filled, cos-playing, GI Joe anti-protestors and even a homophobic "pastor" that rushed a group of high school students. Sources:

ALA Reports Book Bans Doubled From 2021 to 2022 | Kirkus Reviews by Michael Schaub, Pen America
All Boys Aren’t Blue, a 2021 Top Ten Title - Intellectual Freedom Blog by Nia Themakis
Banned Books: Author George M. Johnson on the need to tell all people's stories by Reena Advani and Rachel Treisman, NPR
Demonstrators Face Off Before and During Flagler School Board Meeting - AskFlagler by Chris Gollon, photos by Stephen Helfrich

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