In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast
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Publication Date
2024-10-01
Date
2023-06-12
Abstract
In the eighth episode of In the MIDst, Jennifer Slagus and Josh Palange interview Choctaw author Stacy Wells about her experiences. Together, they discuss critical issues, including the growing trend of book banning in schools and libraries, particularly targeting works by and about marginalized communities. They stress the importance of promoting diversity and inclusivity in children's literature, challenging historical narratives, and questioning authority to combat censorship and foster a more inclusive environment. Stacy Wells emphasizes the value of accurate representation and authentic storytelling of Indigenous cultures in media, highlighting the need for diverse, joyful narratives in children's literature and the significance of preserving traditional elements in modern fashion design.
Keywords
Children's literature, Juvenile fiction, Intersectionality (Sociology), Indigenous authors, Choctaw Nation, LGBTQ+ activism, Banned books, Libraries, Trail of Tears (1838-1839), Angeline Boulley (1966-present)
Extent
00:30:14; 18 page transcript
Series Title
In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast
Issue
8
Language
English
Digital Date
2024
Media Type
Podcasts
Format
Digital only
Identifier
ITM-podcast-ep8- Native-narratives-and-settler-colonial-contention
Recommended Citation
Slagus, Jennifer; Palange, Josh; and Wells, Stacy, "Native Narratives and Settler-Colonia Contention with Stacy Wells" (2024). In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast. 8.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/midst_podcast/8
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