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In the first full episode of Liberating Lit, get to know the work of Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson. We talk about what brought Magnusson to the work of tracking and documenting book bans across the country, what inspires her advocacy, the things she's most proud of, and how she continues showing up every day. 

Tasslyn Magnusson is a writer, teacher, poet, and lover of stories. She also works as an independent researcher examining censorship across the country with projects for EveryLibrary and PEN America. Please feel free to connect through her website at tasslynmagnusson.com. 

The full transcript for the show can be found at liberatinglit.com. 

Show Notes:

• Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson's Book Censorship Tracking Document
• Mahmoud v. Taylor
• Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
• Damsel by Elana K. Arnold
• Ride / Đạp Xe by Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui
• brown girl dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
• We Are Stronger Than Censorship

Welcome to Liberating Lit, a podcast about the advocates doing the work of promoting literature. In an era of ever-increasing book bans, talking with those doing the work on the ground matters. This podcast aims to learn what inspires these advocates and what keeps them going, with the goal of helping inspire new advocates and refill the cups of those who've been looking to rekindle their spirits.

This is episode zero, where you'll get to hear a little bit about my own journey with censorship and advocacy.

More information about the show, as well as full transcripts of each episode, are available at liberatinglit.com. 

Show Notes:

• Unite to Read Project

• Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

• Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier