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08/19/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast a school district in Colorado adopts a new curriculum built around the new Texas mandated reading list, which includes biblical passages for K-12 students.

The episode covers new book releases, anti-book ban laws in Massachusetts, book ban legislation in Canada, Texas, and Wyoming, and the rejection of a Texas-focused curriculum in Colorado. It also addresses the impact of book bans on libraries and educators.New Releases:I Am a Leaf by Angelo Mozzillo...

08/12/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast, a picture book by actress Julie Andrews, and a Texas bookshop opens a free banned book library.

https://www.youtube.com/live/Bd6o-0grBFM?si=V9sOlXwXAup7rB7fThis week's episode of the Bookfair Podcast features new releases, discussions on book banning, and a Texas bookseller's initiative to open a library of banned books. The impact of book banning on readers, communities, and the publishing in...

08/08/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast we have an interview with Taylor Hobbs, author of Heartbreak and Other Organ Failures

https://www.taylorhobbsauthor.com/This interview with Taylor Hobbs, author of 'Heartbreak and Other Organ Failures,' delves into the story of two sisters, Kaylee and Zoe, as they embark on a road trip to find their estranged father for a life-saving kidney. The interview explores themes of family dy...

08/05/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast, despite pushback from the state AG, a local library's Rainbow Story Time sees a packed house!

https://nonopera.org/This episode of the Book Fair Podcast covers new YA book releases, the impact of book banning laws and library funding, a controversial library storytime event, and an art installation protesting against censorship. The episode provides insights into the challenges and controver...

07/31/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast we have an interview with Christina Diaz Gonzalez, author of the new graphic novel Offside, illustrated by Mia Costa.

https://www.christinagonzalez.com/The interview with Christina Diaz Gonzalez, author of Offside, covers the themes of character representation, diversity, empathy, community building, and advocacy. It explores the impact of cultural expectations, language barriers, and the role of sports in shaping....

07/29/2026

Clay County School Board in Florida considers closing school libraries due to LGBTQ+ materials. This and other stories on this week's episode of the Book Faire Podcast.

This week we cover new releases for young readers and discusses the issue of censorship and freedom to read in libraries. It highlights the impact of book challenges and the consequences of local elections on library policies.New Releases:Spaghetti Code: A Story About Problem-Solving, Pasta, and the...

07/24/2026

This week we have an interview with Jerry Spinelli, author of the newly released Middle Grade novel Fifth Grade Top Dogs!

https://jerryspinelliauthor.com/Jerry Spinelli discusses the inspiration behind his book 'Fifth Grade Top Dogs' and his approach to writing for young readers. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the impact it has on readers of all ages.TakeawaysStorytelling for all agesCharacter-focused...

07/22/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast, a look at censorship taking place in Hong Kong, and school librarians in Ohio speak out against book bans and budget cuts.

The episode covers new releases for young readers, the debate over book banning law in Tennessee, concerns raised by school librarians in Ohio, censorship in Hong Kong, and a personal reflection on moving from Texas to Colorado for safety and acceptance.New Releases:The Explorers by Dee Hahn, illus....

07/17/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast we have an interview with Alex Ritany, author of Maybe Tomorrow I'll Know, a body swap, time loop sci-fi YA novel told through the lense of trans identity

https://www.aritany.com/The interview with Alex Ritany, author of Maybe Tomorrow I'll Know, delves into the crafting of the opening chapters, the exploration of dysphoria and identity, the role of secondary characters, the connection between characters, and the author's reflection on writing. The co...

07/15/2026

This week on the Book Faire Podcast, Utah booksellers start a giveaway campaign to combat statewide book bans, and a graphic novel from a high school programmer

The episode covers new releases for the week, controversies in school libraries, the Governor of New Hampshire vetoing a book banning bill, and Utah's book banning policies. It provides insights into the latest releases, challenges faced by school libraries, and the impact of book banning policies i...

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