It's Banned Books Week. Honorary youth chair Iris Mogul and Sam Helmick, president of the American Library Association, talk about what it is, why it matters so much, and how you can get involved.Visit theallusionist.org/bannedbooks for more information and many links about today's topics, plus a transcript of the episode.Support the show at theallusionist.o ... Show More
Aug 11
Tranquillusionist: cheesy cheesybobs
This is the Tranquillusionist, in which I, Helen Zaltzman, say a series of words to relax your mind, replace a hectic interior monologue, maybe lull you to sleep, hopefully quell the mental uproar just for a little while. Today: nicknames for woodlice AKA rolypoly bugs AKA slater ... Show More
21m 1s
Oct 2025
Banned Books Week: The Moth Podcast
This week is Banned Books week, and to honor that, we’ll be sharing stories about censorship, courage, and the importance of the written word. This episode was hosted by Cleyvis Natera. Storytellers: Mohammed Bin Khulayf tells us about meeting a man in a parking lot to buy banned ... Show More
23m 52s
Mar 2023
SMNTY Classics: Banned Books
What are the most commonly banned books? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline read between the (banned) lines of history, from a legal timeline of book banning to the primary reasons books are banned in the first place: sex, language and the occult.See omnystudio.com/lis ... Show More
25m 31s
Sep 2024
The Right to Read and Fighting Book Bans with LeVar Burton
In honor of Banned Books Week, Stacey is joined by two guests: Her mom and former librarian, Reverend Carolyn Abrams, and actor, director, and literacy advocate, LeVar Burton. The trio discuss the transformative power of story and strategies to combat book banning.For a closed-ca ... Show More
53m 57s
Feb 2022
New Releases and More for February 22, 2022
This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss The Verifiers, I’m So Not Over You, The Swimmers, and more great books.
Don’t forget to check out our new line of bookish, Wordle-inspired merch! There are mugs, t-shirts, hoodies, and more. The campaign is temporary, so order yours now!
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44m 37s