Monday, August 21, 2017

Episode 017: Interview with Julie Berry


After some technical difficulties (i.e. Nathan forgot to push record), we conduct an amazing interview with Julie Berry, author of The Passion of Dolssa. We talk character development, research, writing for teen audiences, and more.

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Episode 016: American Street by Ibi Zoboi

In this episode we discuss American Street by Ibi Zoboi. Tiffany Crawford joins us to provide some background on Haiti and the practice of Vodou.

Kim suggests In The Country that We Love by Diane Guerrero.

Nathan suggests Beloved by Toni Morrison, and records by J Dilla (especially Donuts).

Molly suggests The Posionwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver and books by Francesca Lia Block.

Lindsey suggests The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and sparks a conversation about In Darkness by Nick Lake (we discuss representation and authenticity). So, maybe not a recommendation? Read it and tell us what you think: isitteenenoughforyounow@gmail.com