In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast
In the MIDst: A Kid’s Lit Podcast #10 - Does Academic Research Make A Difference with Dr. Lissa Paul
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Publication Date
Fall 2024
Date
2023-06-07
Abstract
Jennifer Slagus and Josh Palange interview Dr. Lissa Paul, a professor at Brok University in Ontario, Canada. Throughout the episode they emphasize the need for accessible and inclusive scholarly research, highlighting the importance of open access, public engagement, and representing diverse perspectives. Dr. Lissa Paul provides insight into her own work as an academic and the ways in which her projects, such as her work with the British Library Endangered Archives Programme, has benefited the broader community. She also gives a brief overview on the historical development of the children’s book publishing industry and discusses the Barnes & Noble Diverse Editions controversy with Jennifer Slagus and Josh Palange.
Keywords
Middle grade literature, juvenile fiction, intersectionality (sociology), book publishing, academic research, open access journals, microfilm, British Library Endangered Archives Programme, Barnes & Noble, JohnArno Lawson (1968-present), Joseph Johnson (1738-1809)
Extent
00:38:10, 19-page transcript
Language
English
Media Type
Podcast
Format
Digital only
Identifier
ITM-podcast-ep10-does academic-research-make-a-difference
Recommended Citation
Slagus, Jennifer and Palange, Josh, "In the MIDst: A Kid’s Lit Podcast #10 - Does Academic Research Make A Difference with Dr. Lissa Paul" (2024). In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast. 10.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/midst_podcast/10