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Sin City Spin - from Vegas to The Void50 Sticks of Dynamite, Rampaging Monkeys, and Vegas Power Scandals50 Sticks of Dynamite, Rampaging Monkeys, and Vegas Power Scandals — What happens when real life Nevada sounds more like a Fallout video game? 💣In this chaotic, hilarious episode of Sin City Spin, hosts Jason “Slider” LeDuc, Christian “Mental” Ward, and Drew Masur dive headfirst into the absurd headlines lighting up Las Vegas and beyond — from 50 sticks of dynamite found in Goodsprings, Nevada to escaped monkeys in Mississippi, and the latest power scandal shaking up NV Energy.It’s the perfect mix of news, satire, and military-grade humor—all served with that classic Las Vegas edge. 🎙️Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:🧨 The D...
2025-11-0334 min
The Leader's MindsetHow to Retain Top Talent – It’s Not About Pay! – Amanda Rosazza on The Leader’s Mindset PodcastWhy are your best employees walking out the door?If your company is battling high turnover, low accountability, or lack of team engagement, it’s time to take a hard look at your workplace culture—and how you’re onboarding and empowering your people.In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, U.S. Air Force Veteran and host Jason LeDuc sits down with Amanda Rosazza, Chief Imagination Officer of Imagin8 Consulting, to unpack the real reasons employees quit—and how fast-growth companies can build a workplace where people thrive from Day One.Amanda brings an international perspective from her work in Au...
2025-07-241h 03
The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing‘80s slashers, reality TV and other guilty pleasures, Mirian Njoh reflects on ‘From the Rez to the Runway’, her own fashion journey, and moreBrian Francis answers the question of what is a guilty pleasure and gives a book pick to match a few of his favourites; Mirian Njoh talks about Christian Allaire’s book and his journey from Nipissing First Nation to the pages of Vogue; Susan Swan, author of Big Girls Don’t Cry, answers the Proust Questionnaire; and Amanda Leduc on why her protagonists are talking coyotes on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Big Girls Don’t Cry by Susan SwanPaperbacks from Hell b...
2025-05-3154 min
Outlook on Radio WesternOutlook 2025-04-14 - Welcoming Writer Amanda Leduc Into The FoldSpeaking on the Canadian (Can lit) literary scene and on April/May’s The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) specifically, Canadian author and accessibility advocate Amanda Leduc says: It’s impossible to have something that’s 100 percent accessible all the time. We’re always working towards a more accessible world, working towards making those adjustments, bit by bit by bit. And that’s where I think having a sense of humility about this and an openness and willingness to learn and to change and grow, for all of us, is really important.
This week on Outlook we’re talking with Amanda and l...
2025-04-2058 min
Weird EraEpisode 110: Weird Era feat. Amanda LeducAbout Amanda Leduc:
AMANDA LEDUC is a disabled writer whose most recent novel, The Centaur's Wife, is "an exquisite magical world, perfectly rendered, for [a] dark and wonderful story about the dream life of outsiders and the disabled" (Heather O'Neill). Her non-fiction book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space was nominated for the 2020 Governor General’s Award. Her essays and stories have appeared across Canada, the US, the UK and Australia, and she speaks regularly across North America on accessibility and the role of disability in storytelling. Amanda holds a Master's degree in Creative Writing from th...
2025-04-1847 min
Mostly FictionalEp. 108: Hallie Finally Finished a Book!Pam has back-to-back John Greens to report, and Hallie starts one of her most anticipated reads of the year.Books mentioned, in order: The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John GreenThe Door by Magda Szabó, translated by Len RixMy Brilliant Friend by Elena FerranteThe Book of Goose of Yiyun LiThe Turn of the Screw by Henry JamesEverything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Disease by John GreenThe Terror by Dan SimmonsThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
2025-04-0953 min
Partnerships For ProfitPartnerships for Profit - Episode 96 with Amanda BaggettJoin us on Partnerships for Profit as we welcome Amanda Baggett, Managing Partner at Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers. Amanda blends sharp litigation skills with deep community impact, advocating for injury victims and empowering the next generation of women in law.📌 Connect with Amanda:🔗 Website: https://www.baggettlaw.comDon’t miss this inspiring conversation!
2025-04-0831 min
Coffee In The Park with Jennifer and CamA Coffee with Trevor and Amanda Wilhauk from Brickhouse SmokerySend us a textJoin us for a heartwarming coffee and chat with Trevor and Amanda Wilhauk, the dynamic duo behind Brickhouse Smokery. Trevor's roots in Leduc, Alberta, stem from a family of butchers, while Amanda's journey began in Spruce Grove. Their paths intertwined, leading to a beautiful marriage and the start of their family. In 2016, Brickhouse Smokery came to life, a family venture where their kids and even grandpa play a role. The spirit of giving shines bright in their business ethos, culminating in the festive '12 Days of Giving' each December, a...
2025-03-2734 min
Get LitGET LIT E436 with AMANDA LEDUCA pleasure to see fellow Hamiltonian and friend Amanda Leduc back in the studios. She joins us to talk about her newest novel, Wild Life. Please ignore the shoddy sound at the very start, it improves!
2025-03-2730 min
Audiobook CaféWhen Animals Speak: Chat with Author Amanda Leduc on Wild LifeWe explore Wild Life, the newest novel by Canadian Author and disability advocate Amanda Leduc. Wild Life follows two hyenas, Barbara and Kendrith, who, through their interactions with humans over decades, reveal what is possible when the barriers between human and animal are broken. Amanda Leduc shares how she pitched such an unconventional idea to publishers, and why she leans into the weird and unexpected. Plus, she lets us in on the lasting impact of her mentor, Jon Gould.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on S...
2025-03-1727 min
Face Amassment of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessWild Life - Amanda LeducListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Wild LifeAuthor: Amanda LeducNarrator: TBDFormat: UnabridgedLength: 0:00:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 03-11-2025Publisher: Random House CanadaGenres: Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales & FolkloreSummary:Amanda Leduc’s dazzling new novel follows two walking, talking hyenas as they interact with humans over decades. Blurring the line between human and animal, these strange messengers reveal what is possible when the cages that contain us are broken.
In 19th-century Scotland, young Josiah is ba...
2025-03-1200 min
Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest PodcastEp 2: Get Into ProgrammingIn this episode, Jael and Lin talk about how author are invited to participate in the festival.
Special Guest: Amanda Leduc, Author and Disability Rights Advocate. Former Communications Coordinator at the FOLD.
Top Shelf Books:
A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alisha Elliott
Pacifique by Sarah L. Taggart
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
This episode is sponsored by Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing, a four-year degree that prepares students for a career in both writing and publishing. Visit SheridanCollege.ca...
2024-12-0454 min
This Podcast Doesn't ExistEp. 175: An Abacus for Weight: Changlings and the Fairy Wife DefenseThough it kicks off with a few ghost appearances (Gus?!), this week’s episode is more on the fairy side of the realm. Shannon discusses the case of Bridget Cleary and the supposed supernatural forces that took the “real” Bridget from her family during an illness. Discussion of disability, neurodivergence, and the reactions to those with either, both in the past and today, turns quickly into some disability book recs and a reminder to broaden your content horizons! Stay tuned at the end for how we became friends and remember WE’RE NOT MAD AT YOU!!
Co...
2024-09-201h 11
The Hidden BookcaseFireside Chats: Writing Disability in Fantasy ft. Ella T. HolmesWe're joined by writer and disability advocate Ella T. Holmes in celeberation of Disability Pride Month to discuss writing disability in the fantasy genre. Let's talk toxic perseverance, taking accountability, and just trying.
Transcripts available at planarprod.com
Content warnings: Discussons of ableism, including interpersonal, internalised, structural and societal ableism. Mentions of JK Rowling. Joking reference to a fatal car accident.
You can find Ella T. Holmes on Twitter, Tumblr and Substack. For her stories and other relevant links, see her Linktree.
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2024-08-051h 03
Traveling PartnersCanadian Connection - Falkland, Leduc, Grande Prairie & HandhillsOn this episode, Shelby and Cassidy recap the latest in CPRA barrel racing results including Falkland, Leduc, Grande Prairie and Handhills. On the list of hot topics, Rene Leclerq is on a heater and 5yo stallion, Cajunish wins the first pro rodeo he has attended in the barrels 🔥
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2024-06-0833 min
Always Looking UpAmanda Leduc On Disability, Fairy Tales And Telling Stories That Can Be Both Painful and Full of LoveIn this week’s episode I sat down with Amanda Leduc. Amanda is a disabled writer and author of the non-fiction book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space and the novel The Centaur’s Wife. She is also an essayist and public speaker where she talks about accessibility and the role of disability in storytelling. We discuss the aspects of disability that are often ignored by those who write and tell stories, seeing disability as a marker of change and creativity, what it means to be a part of a community where the stories can be painful but...
2024-03-251h 06
Another Book on the Shelf140 - Pale Shadows by Dominique FortierIn Episode 140, Gen and Jette get to revisit one of their favourite books, Paper Houses, with the sequel, Pale Shadows. Dominique Fortier's follow-up to her reimagining of Emily Dickinson's life, traces the publication of Dickinson's poems after her death and the women who helped it happen.
Obviously we loved this. It's time to add every Emily Dickinson collection to our reading lists.
Show Notes
We learned a lot about the process of readying Emily's poems for publication, which included removing dashes and deciding on which word Emily intended for the...
2024-02-1453 min
The Restricted SectionThe Lightning-Struck Tower w/ Radio MikeSnape kills Dumbledore.
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2024-01-171h 33
Untapped Power: Insights and Wisdom for Collective Transformation in the Yoga CommunityEmbodying your Inner Goddess and Navigating a career in Yoga with Lauren LeducLauren Leduc is a visionary, teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. She is compassionate, thoughtful, and deeply invested in creating opportunities for others to grow and shine.In this episode we break down:Lauren's background story and introduction to yoga at age 17 which led to pursuing a career as a yoga teacher. Challenges as a new teacher teaching in different environment and learning to translate the practice into different settingsStarted teaching 24 classes a week a...
2023-11-1055 min
The Hidden BookcaseThe Book of Lost Things by John Connolly ft. Kate TaylorIt's spooky month at The Hidden Bookcase! Our second read is The Book of Lost Things, chosen by guest, Kate Taylor. Let's talk phobias, physiognomy, and fairy tales.
Content warnings: Mentions of parental death, beheading, WWII, Nazis, explosives, the Blitz, death in childbirth, comas, domestic abuse, suicide, vomit, insects, home invasion and unreality.
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2023-10-2235 min
Disabled and ProudExploring the Intersection of Disability and Fairy Tales - with Amanda Leduc Brooke interviews Amanda Leduc, author of the book "Disfigured." They discuss Amanda's journey of self-acceptance as a disabled woman and how her perspective on disability has evolved over time. Amanda shares her experiences with cerebral palsy, chronic pain, and the impact of societal attitudes on disabled individuals. They delve into the themes explored in Amanda's book, including the representation of disability in fairy tales and the importance of disabled joy. Amanda reflects on the process of writing the book and how it transformed her as a person. She also offers advice to her younger self and emphasises...
2023-10-111h 08
The Community Library6.10 Childhood Favourites: Jacqueline WilsonWhen I began the childhood favourites series, I knew that Jacqueline Wilson would need her own episode. This week I talk about her work, which ones were my favourites, and why I think she’s such a successful children’s author. Enjoy!
Visit my website, www.angourieslibrary.com for more links, resources, and a full transcription of this episode.
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6.06 Childhood Favourites: 2008
6.03 Childhood Favourites: 2007
4.13 Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc
3.01 Choosing Between What is Right and What is Easy: Discussing J. K. Rowling
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2023-09-0624 min
Embark On A Sensational Full Audiobook On Your Commute.[German] - Entstellt: Über Märchen, Behinderung und Teilhabe by Amanda LeducPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/814153to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Entstellt: Über Märchen, Behinderung und Teilhabe
Author: Amanda Leduc
Narrator: Anna Amalie Blomeyer
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: September 1, 2023
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
Die Märchen und Geschichten, die wir als Kinder erzählt bekommen, prägen unsere Wahrnehmung der Welt. Was aber passiert, wenn man sich eher mit dem Biest identifiziert als mit der Schönen? Wenn jede hässliche, entstellte, behinderte Märchenfigur als böse gilt, verhöhnt und bestraft wird – wie kann sich das Biest dann jemals ein Happy End er...
2023-09-017h 09Empower Repertory of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessEntstellt: Über Märchen, Behinderung und Teilhabe - Amanda LeducHören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos beihttps://epod.spaceTitel: Entstellt: Über Märchen, Behinderung und TeilhabeAutor: Amanda LeducErzähler: Anna Amalie BlomeyerFormat: AbridgedSpieldauer: 7:09:47Sprache: DeutschVeröffentlichungsdatum: 09-01-2023Herausgeber: BookwireKategorien: Fiction & Literature, Non-Fiction, Social Science, Literary CriticismZusammenfassung:Die Märchen und Geschichten, die wir als Kinder erzählt bekommen, prägen unsere Wahrnehmung der Welt. Was aber passiert, wenn man sich eher mit dem Biest identifiziert als mit der Schönen? Wenn jede hässliche, en...
2023-09-017h 09
terong wulung[Pdf] [download] Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc [Pdf] [download] Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc Read Online Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://wartakinclunganeras.blogspot.com/45010932-disfigured **Download Book Here ==> https://wartakinclunganeras.blogspot.com/45010932-disfigured Book Synopsis : In fairy tales, happy endings are the normâ€â€as long as you're beautiful and walk on t...
2023-09-0100 min
terongmalas[Pdf] [download] Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc [Pdf] [download] Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc Read Online Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://wartakinclunganeras.blogspot.com/45010932-disfigured **Download Book Here ==> https://wartakinclunganeras.blogspot.com/45010932-disfigured Book Synopsis : In fairy tales, happy endings are the normâ€â€as long as you're beautiful and walk on t...
2023-09-0100 minListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social Science[German] - Entstellt: Über Märchen, Behinderung und Teilhabe by Amanda LeducPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/814153to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Entstellt: Über Märchen, Behinderung und Teilhabe
Author: Amanda Leduc
Narrator: Anna Amalie Blomeyer
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: September 1, 2023
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
Die Märchen und Geschichten, die wir als Kinder erzählt bekommen, prägen unsere Wahrnehmung der Welt. Was aber passiert, wenn man sich eher mit dem Biest identifiziert als mit der Schönen? Wenn jede hässliche, entstellte, behinderte Märchenfigur als böse gilt, verhöhnt und bestraft wird – wie kann sich das Biest dann jemals ein Happy End er...
2023-09-017h 09
好骨头 GoodBonesEp5 美丽的奥秘本期要讲述的是压在女性身上的另一座山——美丽标准。本期通过两位90年代新女性主义代表人物（Natasha Walter & Naomi Wolf)的著作来探讨女性是怎样被美丽标准影响，以及美丽标准是如何阻碍她们的发展。这两本书如今看来是有一定局限性，她们的生活经验与研究也并不能很好地概括我们的生活处境，但这两本书确实为我个人理解“美丽标准”提供了帮助，特别是现今许多讨论实际上都是the beauty myth的扩展，因此还是想在这一期分享。
另一本提到的Easy Beauty则是我的夏季最佳，作者Chole Copper Jones分享身体障碍人士是如何被现今社会的美丽标准排除在外，也讨论她所体会到的爱与美。读后最直接的感受就是她的文笔太好了，在讨论身体障碍时她一针见血，在讨论爱与美时她又温柔深刻，非常非常推荐。
最后，像往期一样，由于时长关系，还有很多和美丽标准相关的书没能放上来，其中，我最想推荐的是Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space。这本书讲述童话中的的身心障碍群体，如果听完上一集还想要探索更多的童话理论，可以找来这本读。也欢迎大家在评论区推荐相关书籍！
祝大家阅读愉快！
本期提到的书：
Living Dolls: The Return of Sexism- Natasha Walter
The Beauty Myth- Naomi Wolf
Easy Beauty- Chole Copper Jones
扩展阅读：
Postfeminism: Cultural Texts and Theories-Tephanie Genz, Benjamin A. Brabon
Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space- Amanda Leduc
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2023-08-3016 min
Bedlam Book ClubFairies, Changelings, and ChelmitesWE'RE BACK!!! This week is all about fairytales and folktales! Join us as we travel all over Europe looking at the Grimm Brothers, Yiddish folktales, and the notorious Changeling.
Book recommendation:
Disfigured by Amanda LeDuc
Bibliography:
“Changeling | Folklore | Britannica.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.britannica.com/art/changeling-folklore.
“Doctor Know-All - Grimm.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.grimmstories.com/en/grimm_fairy-tales/doctor_know-all.
Fergus. “The Slaying of Bridget Cleary - Brutal Murder or a Faery Killing?” The Irish Place (blog), October 23, 2015. https://www.theirishplace.com/heritage/brut...
2023-08-1445 min
Tales From a BibliophileCelebrating Disability Pride Month with Brisa RamirezCarley is joined by former guest Brisa Ramirez to celebrate Disability Pride Month! We discussed two books, Disfigured: On Disability, Fairy Tales, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc and Crip Kinship: On Disability Justice & Art Activism of Sins Invalid by Shayda Kafai.
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2023-07-271h 15Tales From a BibliophileCelebrating Disability Pride Month with Brisa RamirezCarley is joined by former guest Brisa Ramirez to celebrate Disability Pride Month! We discussed two books, Disfigured: On Disability, Fairy Tales, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc and Crip Kinship: On Disability Justice & Art Activism of Sins Invalid by Shayda Kafai.
Find Brisa on Instagram and TikTok @breezyreading
Find the pod on Instagram @talesfromabibliophile
Find books mentioned on this episode on our bookshop.org page
Use our referral page to try out Libro.fm
Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee
Follow Carley on Storygraph
2023-07-271h 15
Soundwaves of BelongingOn Writing: Disability, Hidden Powers and Untold Storieswith Amanda Leduc, Author and Disability Rights Advocate
Amanda Leduc is a disability rights advocate and author of Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space, which was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award in Non-Fiction.
In this episode we discuss perceptions of disability all the way back to Darwin, and how fairy tales—our basic origin stories—offer fertile ground for re-imagining disability and "disfigured" bodies. We talk about writing for our seven-year-old selves, and how to create belonging even when the world may not be ready for our differences.
For more...
2023-07-2436 minMostly FictionalEp. 20: We Decide to Tidy Up Our Library Holds (And a Book Tag!)Pam and Hallie talk about the conundrum of their library holds not matching what they want to be reading, and take part in the "Mid Year Book Freakout" Tag.Trigger warning for graphic language about violence at 42:10, skip to 43:02 to avoid it.Books mentioned, in order:The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo HigashinoStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Last Cold Place: A Field Season Studying Penguins in Antarctica by Naira de GraciaLab Girl by Hope JahrenWelcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home...
2023-07-121h 03
Dear BalladeerSupporting friends while having boundaries with Siri Undlin (Humbird)S1E7: In this summery laughter-filled July episode, Minnesotan songsmith and writer Siri Undlin (also known as Humbird) and I alternate chatting and laughing. We discuss pulling all nighters while reading, gruesome fairytales, children who are more emotional evolved than adults, and a question from a letter-writer who is dealing with the tension of wanting to support a friend in need while still upholding their personal boundaries.References• “Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space” by Amanda Leduc• Geoguessr, the game• “Intimations” by Zadie SmithDo you have a...
2023-07-0350 minAnother Book on the Shelf122 - Canadian AuthorsIn Episode 122, Gen and Jette keep up their CanCon with a discussion of Canadian authors. Show NotesIf you're unfamiliar with CanCon, it's the stipulation that all Canadian media contain a certain percentage of content produced, written, etc. by Canadians. It turns out we have a lot of episodes about books by Canadian authors (though not 35% as dictated by CanCon...we're working on it LOL). Find them all listed below.Listen to the CBC Massey Lectures for free on the CBC Radio website Alicia Elliot's new novel, And Then She Fell, is expected September 26.
2023-06-0751 min
The Self AdvocateEnd of April EventsI talk with SF Walker, the manager of the Voices of Autism, for Autism Awareness month in April, and Amanda Leduc, the Communications and Development Coordinator, of the Festival of Literary Diversity, which is happening April 30th to May 7th, 2023, in Brampton, Ontario. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.
2023-04-261h 01Another Book on the Shelf117 - Coach House Books - Sing, Nightingale by Marie Hélène PoitrasIn Episode 117, Gen and Jette discuss a new release from Coach House Books — Sing, Nightingale by Marie Hélène Poitras, translated by Rhonda Mullins. We always love the unique books from Coach House, and this one is no exception. Show NotesObviously we talked about Paper Houses by Dominique Fortier (also translated by Rhonda Mullins).The books we read from Coach House never fail to make us looks at writing in a fresh way and spark our creativity. Shout out to Rhonda Mullins for her amazing translation of so many wonderful books!In our...
2023-03-2955 min
Your Bookstore BestiesEp. 21 | Body DiversityThe Bookstore Besties discuss book that contain all sorts of body diversity: weight, disability, neurodivergent and others. Have you read any of the books they discussed?
All the books we mentioned:
Only Survivors | Megan Miranda
For the Wolf | Hannah Whitten
Born a Crime | Trevor Noah
Marple : Twelve New Mysteries | Agatha Christie
Daughter of the Moon Goddess | Sue Lynn Tan
Fellowship of the Ring | J. R. R. Tolkien
A Curse so Dark and Lonely | Brigid Kemmerer
Forging Silver | Brigid Kemmerer
...
2023-03-1730 minMostly FictionalEp. 10: Our 10 Formative Reads For Our Tenth EpisodeIn this episode, Pam shares an exciting life update and Hallie talks about breaking out of her reading slump. Plus, a list of ten books that were important to Pam and Hallie’s reading lives.Books mentioned, in order:The Marrow Thieves by Cheri Dimaline The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason DeaverEndurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing Indigo Field by Marjorie HudsonStray Dogs: Stories by Rawi HageI'm the Girl by Courtney SummersTomb of Sand by Geetanjali ShreeThe Old Drift by Namwali Serp...
2023-03-011h 06Mostly FictionalEp. 9: Our Current Reads and a Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Buddy ReadIn this episode, Pam plans to "Finish Your Damn Books" in February while a polar vortex slams Canada, and Hallie talks about a readathon of 25 hours of reading. Plus, a Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow buddy read recap – both with and without spoilers.Books mentioned, in order:Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinHalf Life by Krista FossSandman Vol 3: Dream Country by Neil GaimanThe Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason DeaverHell Bent by Leigh Bardugo The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna QuinnThe Wanderers by Meg Ho...
2023-02-0853 min
Something to Talk AboutJesus, Giver of New LifeJoin Amber and Erin as they talk with Amanda LeDuc and Angie Horne about John 3:1-21 and Jesus, the giver of new life.
2023-01-2740 min
Get (Can)Lit2023 Canada Reads Thoughts & Recent Book RecommendationsIn this episode, listen to some spoiler-free book reviews of my most recent reads, as well as some thoughts and predictions for the 2023 Canada Reads debates.
Recommended Reads:
*The Bliss House by Jim Bartley (Dundurn Press)
*These Days Are Numbered by Rebecca Rosenblum (Dundurn Press)
*The Centaur's Wife by Amanda Leduc (Random House Canada / Penguin Random House Canada)
*Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart: A Memoir by Jen Sookfong Lee (McClelland & Stewart / PRHC)
Bookmail:
*Cut Road by Brent van Staalduinen (Guernica Editions)
*Bad...
2023-01-1723 minMostly FictionalEp. 1: Meet the Readers: Annotating, Mood Reading, and What Makes a Book a 5-StarIn this pilot episode of Mostly Fictional, hosts Pam and Hallie get into the swing of talking about books and what they enjoy in a good read.Books mentioned, in order:Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko MatsudaThe Lean Startup by Eric RiesMaps of Our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie MortimerHuntress by Malinda Lo1Q84 by Haruki MurakamiThe Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded by Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by Leland PurvisBad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouDisfigured...
2022-10-1654 min
Drinking InkS1 Episode 06: Discussing "Disfigured" & Disability Representation in FictionThis episode (one of the Ink Drinkers first recorded episodes) surrounds the important discussion of ableism and disability rep in fiction. Pulling from the book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability & Making Space by Amanda Leduc, Becca, Brittney and Mia look at all the ways classic fiction perpetuated harmful stereotypes, and how even modern fiction falls prey to this line of thought sometimes by examining modern examples in literature as well as touching on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check out all the books we mention in the episode as well as transcripts at www.drinkinginkpodcast.com!
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2022-10-111h 07
The Insomnia ProjectFerries & FairiesFerries & FairiesOn today's sleep cast our hosts discuss Ferries they have taken and Fairies from stories and lore. They also take us on a journey to the Toronto Islands and Amanda reveals which is her favourite fairy. A Sneak Peak:Marco and Amanda discuss the names of the fairies in CinderellaAmanda and Marco talk about their ferry ride to the Toronto IslandsThe people you see on the ferryAmanda explains what each Toronto Island is known forTh...
2022-09-0728 minThe Insomnia ProjectFerries & FairiesFerries & FairiesOn today's sleep cast our hosts discuss Ferries they have taken and Fairies from stories and lore. They also take us on a journey to the Toronto Islands and Amanda reveals which is her favourite fairy. A Sneak Peak:Marco and Amanda discuss the names of the fairies in CinderellaAmanda and Marco talk about their ferry ride to the Toronto IslandsThe people you see on the ferryAmanda explains what each Toronto Island is known forTh...
2022-09-0728 min
FVRL ReadRadio PodcastNarrative Non-FictionIn today's episode, Sally and Erin introduce listeners to the genre of narrative non-fiction — true stories that read like novels. Some great examples include Fuzz by Mary Roach, Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker, Disfigured by Amanda LeDuc, and The Five by by Hallie Rubenhold.
2022-07-0803 min
Callander Public Library PodcastAddressing ableism, our feelings on problematic art, and more with Amanda Leduc, author of "The Centaur's Wife"Listen in on our chat with Amanda Leduc, author of the Evergreen Award Nominated title "The Centaur's Wife".
We discuss her writing, her work as a disability advocate, including how disability is viewed in our society, and how to love stories while viewing them critically.
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2022-06-301h 00
Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreHephaestus | It's All Greek to MeNext time you’re buying pottery or some cool jewelry, remember that Hephaestus is to thank for that and SO much more. Learn how the Greeks did Hephaestus dirty, and how he’s even cooler than you even knew.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of ableism, eugenics, illness, abuse, the military/war, violence, sex, pregnancy/birth, and sexual assault/rape.Resources for Disability research: Disability Visibility Project, Alice Wong, Amanda Leduc, Sara Deris, Haley R. Graham, Jay Dolmage, and Dr. William Ebenstein. Housekeeping- Recom...
2022-04-2746 min
Writers Festival RadioWFR Season 2: A Quick Look BackJoin us for a look back at some highlights from past seasons of Writers Festival Radio as we head towards our 25th Anniversary this Fall.
This recap spotlights some content from Season 2, which ran in the Spring of 2021.
Click play for interview clips featuring Stephanie Kelton, Annalee Newitz, Arkady Martine and Andri Snaer Magnason, and brief readings by Amanda Leduc, Kim Echlin, Jael Richardson and Camilla Gibb.
2022-04-2630 min
Les Inédits | Working FictionsWorking Fictions: “Labyrinth” by Amanda Leduc“He was born a beast, and remained a beast for the rest of his life. When he was six days old the two red dots that marked his forehead began to grow into horns...” Working Fictions is a new bilingual podcast series produced by Blue Metropolis in collaboration with À voix haute / Reading Aloud. This week: “Labyrinth,” written and read by Amanda Leduc.
2022-04-1414 min
Even the TrunchbullEpisode 28 - Mermaids! (The Little Mermaid and The Secret of Haven Point)Welcome, listener, to this, our longest ever episode!
EDITORS NOTE: the original version of this episode had a big editing mistake in it, which had Matt saying "able-bodied people can't write disabled characters" when what they actually said was "I don't think able-bodied people can't write disabled characters". A pretty big mistake since it reverses the meaning! The currently available episode has been corrected. Apologies to Matt for making them say the opposite of what they mean.
First we talked about Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. For more biographical info on...
2022-03-031h 02
Another Book on the Shelf088 - Coach House Books - Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim FuIn Episode 88, Gen and Jette chat about Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim Fu. This collection of short stories was generously sent to us by Coach House Books, who always seem to know exactly which books we’re going to love. Lesser Known Monsters is no exception. We’re obsessed with the weird and wonderful worlds that Kim Fu creates in these stories.
Other Coach House Episodes
26: Paper Houses by Dominique Fortier
36: Disfigured by Amanda Leduc
51: Coach House Books 2020 Fall Releases
62: Because the Sun by Sarah Burg...
2022-02-1653 min
The DIS/Ableist NetworkFairy Tales, Damsels, Disabled Villains, Oh My! With Amanda LeducThis episode of The DIS/Ableist Report features disabled author Amanda Leduc. She and Kyle meander through her life as a writer, discussing the terrible and wonderful reality of living with a disability. Kyle talks about crying while reading Amanda's book "Disfigured," how fairytales shaped the way that we learn about disability, and how we grappled with embracing our disabilities.
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2021-12-1549 min
The DIS/Ableist NetworkDIS/Ableist Book Club: "Disfigured" by Amanda Leduc Part 2In this episode of the DIS/Ableist Book Club, Caitlin and Kyle lean on Disfigured by Amanda Leduc, and have a discussion about the concept of the "cure." We talk about how fairy tales create an unrealistic framework, which teaches children how to act and react to disability. A lot of times, it ends up making them uncomfortable with disability, to treat it as something that we should always seek an escape from. We list modern examples that this "cure" trope still appears in, such as anime like Fullmetal Alchemist. We also talk about positive representations of disability, such...
2021-11-0731 min
The Community Library5.07 Suddenly I Love Nonfiction?Who’s afraid of nonfiction? Me. It’s me. I’ve always had trouble with getting through nonfiction, but this past year I’ve actually found myself … choosing to read it? Over fiction? Who is she? So in this very chatty episode, I take you through 10 things I’ve learnt from 10 of my favourite nonfiction reads this year. Happy listening! X
For a full transcription of this episode, plus more links and resources, visit my website angourieslibrary.com
Episodes mentioned
4.08 Read with Me: Graphic Novels
4.13 Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc...
2021-11-0725 min
Reading WomenInterview with Jen Campbell Pt. 2In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Jen Campbell about her book, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers, which is out from Thames & Hudson.Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews!Books Mentioned
The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales by Jen Campbell
The Girl Aquarium by Jen Campbell
Franklin’s Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell
J...
2021-10-2754 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkDIS/Ableist Book Club: Disfigured by Amanda Leduc Part 1In the very first installment of this new segment, Kyle and co-host Caitlin begin a two-part discussion surrounding the book Disfigured by Amanda Leduc. We use it to discuss ableism in storytelling and, more specifically, in fairy tales. If you fancy yourself a Disney Princess fan, I highly encourage you to check this episode out, as well as Leduc's book. If you'd like to purchase it, here's the Amazon listing:
https://www.amazon.com/Disfigured-Fairy-Disability-Making-Exploded/dp/1552453952/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PEXAA1JZNY3A&dchild=1&keywords=disfigured+amanda+leduc&qid=1634260143&sprefix=amanda+leduc+dis%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1
2021-10-1532 minWriters Festival RadioThe Spectacular with Zoe WhittallDon’t miss the conversation between acclaimed author Amanda Leduc and Lambda Literary Award winning author, poet and screenwriter, Zoe Whittall on her latest novel, The Spectacular .
It’s taboo to regret motherhood. But what would happen if you did? Shifting perspectives and time periods, The Spectacular is a multi-generational story exploring sexuality, gender and the weight of reproductive freedoms, from the author of The Best Kind of People.
In her new book, Zoe Whittall captures three generations of very different women who struggle to build an authentic life in the absence of traditional familial and marital structures. Definitions of fami...
2021-09-2440 min
Reading EnvyReading Envy 226 - Cucumber Sandwiches with Lindy PratchLindy joins me to talk books, where we discuss Canadian lit, vignettes and white space in writing, and what really makes a monster.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 226: Cucumber Sandwiches
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2021-08-1000 min
普通读者Ep 30. 童话和《宠儿》是两种不同的心碎这一期三个主播一起聊了聊6月的主题阅读：读一本重写童话，神话，民间故事的书，以及5月6月的名著共读Toni Morrison, Beloved（《宠儿》）。虽然原本预计节目时间不会很长，但最终还是跑题脱线，剪辑之后居然有1小时的节目时长😅 大家是否参加了6月主题阅读活动？读了什么书？是否读过《宠儿》？有什么读后感？欢迎给我们留言。
提到的书&时间节点：
06:00 The Changeling, by Victor LaValle
12:17 Sexing the Cherry, by Jeanette Winterson（《给樱桃以性别》）
15:51 Girl meets boy, by Ali Smith
25:32 The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter（《染血之室》）
29:22 The Happy Prince and Other Stories, by Oscar Wilde （《快乐王子》）
34:11 Snow, Glass, Apples, by Neil Gaiman, Colleen Doran (Adapter & Illustrator)
36:22 The Sleeper and the Spindle, by Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell (Illustrator) （《睡美人与魔纺锤》）
37:35 Boy Snow Bird, by Helen Oyeyemi
40:12 动画《赤发的白雪姬》
43:01 The World's Wife, by Carol Ann Duffy（《野兽派太太》）
43:12 Enchanted, by Nancy Madore
46:00 Beloved, by Toni Morrison（《宠儿》）
提到的电影和其它：
-- 北欧电影（瑞典和丹麦）《边境》（2018）
-- Changleing 词条：https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling
-- Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space, by Amanda Leduc
-- 音乐剧《芝加哥》中的 Cell Block Tango: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1y4411Z7Bq?from=search&seid=7722128481090700046
--（古罗马）奥维德《变形记》
2021-07-0858 min普通读者Ep 29. 上半年已读书籍推荐2021年一转眼就过了一半了。这一期三位主播从上半年读过的书中，每人挑选6本值得推荐的来聊一聊。其中三本是上半年月总结里提到过的，另外三本是没有机会提到的。大家上半年读过什么值得推荐的书吗？欢迎给我们留言。
时间节点：
00:01:07 Winter, by Ali Smith / Ep 13. 1月总结
00:02:51 The Dangers of Smoking in Bed, by Mariana Enríquez / Ep 17. 2月总结
00:06:02 Fever Dream, by Samanta Schweblin / Ep 25. 4月总结
00:07:45 A Sport and a Pastime, by James Salter/ Ep 22. 3月总结
00:09:23 A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life, by George Saunders / Ep 22. 3月总结
00:11:34 Tiny Moons: A Year of Eating in Shanghai, by Nina Minya Powles / Ep 13. 1月总结
00:12:20 An Odyssey: A Father, a Son and an Epic, by Daniel Mendelsohn / Ep 17. 2月总结
00:14:00 漫画《メタモルフォーゼの縁側（萍水相腐檐廊下）（1-5册）》鶴谷香央理 / Ep 27. 5月总结
00:15:20 In the Dream House: A Memoir, by Carmen Maria Machado / Ep 25. 4月总结
00:17:00 《芬奇-孔蒂尼花园》乔治·巴萨尼
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2021-07-011h 00
Currently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 46: Backlist Goodness + The Low-Down on Summer Reading GuidesOn this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: early morning reading and something to look forward to Current Reads: under-the-radar books and back and frontlist gems Deep Dive: a rundown of summer reading guides plus what it takes to put one together Book Presses: a book that takes you to Japan and one more Pride Month gem As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first...
2021-06-2844 min
Crip and ChronicDatingSorry we ghosted you. Things have just been SO busy.Joel and Jas are now dating exclusively.**Not each otherHow do we date with disability? When and how do we even disclose it? Do they REALLY understand?Take this episode out to your favourite restaurant, or skip the dinner and take us to bed. We won't judge. We'll mainly be talking about ourselves, but don't most dates do that anyway? Thank you for listening, and we hope we get a second date. Recommendations
2021-06-2758 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 45: Come Find Me in 30 Minutes + Improving Our Reading LivesOn this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a new book podcast and a seasoned parenting tip Current Reads: an eye-opener, a creepy read, a missed opportunity, a huggable book, a new book from a favorite author, and an under-the-radar gem. We've got it all! Deep Dive: what could be better about your reading life? Book Presses: a book that shows you all the dirty laundry and one that is cinematic As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every...
2021-06-2144 min
Of Prurient InterestEpisode 8: Representations of Disability in Fairy Tales & Beyond with Host of "Crip & Chronic", Joel LagoIn this episode, my guest Joel, of the podcast Crip & Chronic, and I discuss Amanda LeDuc's Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space (2020) and how it pertains to the subject of the last couple of episodes, Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber. This conversation centers around how representations of disability in popular media, including fairy tales, have a serious influence on the way we conceptualize disability in society at large. We also veer off into arguments about whether Chris Evans is better than Chris Hemsworth... I fell in favor of the latter. What can I say? I have a...
2021-06-061h 49The Community Library4.13 Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda LeducApril’s book club pick was the nonfiction book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space by Amanda Leduc. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on the book, and summarise some of its key ideas and concepts. I hope you enjoy!
Our May book club pick is The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. This 1961 modern classic novella is about the eccentric teacher, Miss Jean Brodie, and the six pupils she takes under her wing. I’ll be discussing this on Sunday the 30th of May, so I hope you read along with me!
2021-04-3023 minThe Community Library4.12 Siobhan Sheehan's BookshelfWelcome back to The Community Library! As well as being a podcast host and a bookworm, I am also an actor! And this past week has seen the release of TV show I’m in called Mare of Easttown. To celebrate this show’s release, I wanted to do a podcast episode themed to the show, so today I’m going to be talking about some of the books I think you’d find on my character’s bookshelf.
For a complete list of books I mentioned in this episode, visit my website Angourie's Library
Episode 1 o...
2021-04-2517 min
Write, Publish, and Shine#14 Amanda Leduc from the Festival of Literary Diversity—Keep Going“Don’t give up and recognize that the writing is a thing in and of itself as well. You need to be able to love doing the writing and just love being in this world that you create with your characters, over and above wanting your name on a book.” —Amanda LeducHost Rachel Thompson speaks with Amanda Leduc of the Festival of Literary Diversity about disability in literature and how the literary culture has started to make a place for writers with disabilities.Find all the show notes and a full transcript of the interview at rachelthompson.co/podcast/14The Lit Mag...
2021-04-2239 minThe Community Library4.11 Elizabeth Acevedo - Author Spotlight #1Don’t know where to start with an acclaimed author? Welcome to the first of a new series on The Community Library: Author Spotlight! This first episode is about YA contemporary author Elizabeth Acevedo. I talk about her career as an author, give you a rundown of all three of her novels, plus I recommend where to start with her works. I hope you enjoy!
April’s book club pick is the nonfiction book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space by Amanda Leduc! I’ll be discussing this on the 25th of April, and I’d love f...
2021-04-1119 minThe Community Library4.10 Quarterly Reading Stats #1How has the first quarter of the year gone for you? Mine has definitely had its ups and downs, but I’m glad to be spending some time with my family for the Easter long weekend. In this episode I chat you through some of my reading statistics, and three of my favourite books I read in the last three months. I hope you enjoy x
April’s book club pick is the nonfiction book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space by Amanda Leduc! I’ll be discussing this on the 25th of April, and I’d lo...
2021-04-0426 minThe Community Library4.9 Persepolis with MaijaOur book club discussion is finally here! My friend Maija and I discuss the YA graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi – the art style, the coming-of-age storyline, and our different experiences with graphic novels. I hope you enjoy!
For a full transcription of the episode, visit my website Angourie's Library.
April’s book club pick is the nonfiction book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space by Amanda Leduc! I’ll be discussing this on the 25th of April, and I’d love for you to read along with me.
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2021-03-3128 minWriters Festival RadioGutter Child with Jael RichardsonAmanda Leduc, author of The Centaur’s Wife, in conversation with her friend and colleague Jael Richardson, founder of the Festival of Literary Diversity, and author of the bestselling novel Gutter Child.
Set in an imagined world in which the most vulnerable are forced to buy their freedom by working off their debt to society, Gutter Child uncovers a nation divided into the privileged Mainland and the policed Gutter. In this world, Elimina Dubois is one of only 100 babies taken from the Gutter and raised in the land of opportunity as part of a social experiment led by the Mainland go...
2021-03-1245 minWriters Festival RadioThe Centaur’s Wife with Amanda LeducAuthor and educator Julie S. Lalonde hosts a conversation with acclaimed author Amanda Leduc.
Amanda Leduc's brilliant new novel, The Centaur’s Wife , is woven with fairy tales of her own devising and replete with both catastrophe and magic. It is a vision of what happens when we ignore the natural world and the darker parts of our own natures.
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2021-02-2625 min
Keep It FictionalI Read Canadian DayFebruary 17, 2021 is the first ever "I Read Canadian Day". The Keep It Fictional team celebrate it by sharing some of our recent favourite CanLit. We also play a round of "Are they Canadians?". See how many you can get right. Books mentioned in this episode: Hand Drawn Vancouver: Sketches of the City's Neighbourhoods, Buildings, and People by Emma FitzGerald, The Centaur's Wife by Amanda Leduc, Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim, and Home Body by Rupi Kaur.
2021-02-2327 minAnother Book on the Shelf062 - Because The Sun - Coach House BooksIn Episode 62 Gen and Jette once again team up with one of our favourite publishers—Coach House Books! This time we're talking about one of their spring releases—and our first book of poetry—Because the Sun by Sarah Burgoyne. We loved the way Burgoyne plays with words and form while exploring the work of Camus, and the film Thelma and Louise.
We also talk a bit about some other recent books from Coach House. Jette loved The Dark Library by Cyrille Martinez, which came out last fall. We're looking forward to recent January release, The Crash Palace...
2021-02-1735 min
Grownups Read Princess StoriesBonus Episode: Interview with Author Amanda LeducInterview with Author Amanda Leduc on her book, Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.
2020-11-2155 minOutlook on Radio WesternOutlook 2020-11-09 - Reviews of Disfigured and The Blind MechanicThis week, on Outlook, we discuss disability literature with the reviews of two books, involving fairy-tales and the story of a blind mechanic.
In our first half hour, we review Disfigured by Amanda Leduc, as we recall the fairy-tales we knew as siblings, growing up with blindness and disability. pure goodness and pure evil and how themes of physical or invisible disabilities manifested in fantastical stories through the generations, Leduc's scholarly exploration of the themes of disability in fairy-tales offer plenty of examples of the ways in which inclusion, diversity of thought weren’t always clear.
Next, it’s The Blin...
2020-11-1056 min
Reading WomenEp. 97 | Beauty PrivilegeKendra, Sumaiyya, and Joce talk about books around October’s theme, Beauty Privilege!Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews!Things Mentioned
2020 Booker Shortlist Announced
JCB Longlist
National Book Award Longlists
National Book Foundation 5 Under 35
Books Mentioned
My Past is a Foreign Country by Zeba Talkhani
Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc
If I Had Y...
2020-10-0749 min
The Book Club Haters' Book ClubEpisode 18: DisfiguredTeah shares her reading experience with RF Kuang's The Poppy War (it's part of a thrillogy/threelogy/trilogy), Nur talks about comfort reads helping with her C-PTSD, and our hosts discuss September's book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc.
The book club pick for October is The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf.
2020-09-211h 03Another Book on the Shelf051 - Coach House Books Fall ReleasesGen and Jette talk about Coach House Books' 2020 fall releases. First, The Pine Islands by Marion Poschmann, translated by Jen Calleja. The reader travels with Gilbert on a pilgrimage through Japan. Then, The Imago Stage by Karoline Georges, translated by Rhonda Mullins, which follows the narrator as she negotiates between her virtual world and the real world. And lastly, Fauna by Christiane Vadnais, translated by Pablo Strauss. This work connects a series of stories about a climate-changed world. We love working with Coach House Books and had such a great time discussing these new fall releases!
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2020-09-161h 00The Book Club Haters' Book ClubEpisode 17: Empire of GoldTeah finished the Mona Eltahawy book and shares its interesting perspective on using violence. Nur is insecure about suggesting romance novels for the book club. We delve into the finale book from the Daevabad trilogy, Empire of Gold. Join us for September's book club where we'll talk about Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc.
2020-08-171h 15The Self AdvocateAn Interview with Amanda LeducAnother Canadian author with a disability for the month of July! Thank you Amanda for talking with me! Go check her books out! If you have a comment or question, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.
2020-07-2358 min
Reading Between The LimesToni DuvalToni Duval is the teacher-librarian at Beatty Fleming Senior Public School in Brampton, Ontario. Her enthusiasm for books is "audible" and I was excited by the choices that she brought along for today's conversation:Proud: Living My American Dream (Young Readers Edition) by Ibtihaj MuhammadRick by Alex GinoAll Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. JohnsonDisfigured on Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space by Amanda Leduc
2020-07-1932 min
Get BookedHere Are Our Nun TangentsAmanda and Jenn discuss coming-of-age literary fiction, M/M sci-fi, novellas, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community, Flatiron Books, publisher of Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby, and Ecco.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books di...
2020-07-1647 minSpirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreDisability in Fairytales w/ Amanda LeDucWe’re joined by the ever insightful Amanda LeDuc this episode to talk about the portrayal of disability in fairytales. Join us as we look at stories like Snow White and The Little Mermaid through her lens, and get inspired by Amanda’s recommended resources on learning more about disability and advocacy.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of ableism, body mutilation, death, suicide, and Covid-19. Resources:Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows duologyResistance and Hope: Essays by Disabled PeopleWorks by Elsa Sjunneson Twitter account recommendations: Alice Wong, Rebecca Cokley, Dominick Evans, El...
2020-06-1745 min
Read Learn Live PodcastFairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space – Ep 74 with Amanda LeducIf every disabled character is mocked and mistreated, how does the Beast ever imagine a happily-ever-after? Amanda Leduc looks at fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm to Disney, showing us how they influence our expectations and behaviour and linking the quest for disability rights to new kinds of stories that celebrate difference. Amanda Leduc is a disabled writer and author of the non-fiction book DISFIGURED: ON FAIRY TALES, DISABILITY, AND MAKING SPACE (Coach House Books, 2020) and the novel THE MIRACLES OF ORDINARY MEN (2013, ECW Press). Her next novel, THE CENTAUR’S WIFE, is forthcoming from Random House Ca...
2020-05-0853 min
2020-05-0853 min
The PulseAmanda Leduc’s new bookAuthor Amanda Leduc discusses her new book “Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.” This is the May 5th, 2020 episode.
Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI...
2020-05-0628 min
Faculty of HorrorEpisode 83. Follow the Bouncing Ball: The Changeling (1980)
By reminding us of the past, ghosts can shape our future, revealing hidden truths, histories and uncertainties that we’re often too scared to acknowledge. Grief and terror become inextricably intertwined in Peter Medak’s The Changeling, and Andrea and Alex untangle the metaphors, traumas and unspoken realities that have made this film a Canadian horror classic.
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The Uncanny Child in Transnational Cinema: Ghosts of Futurity at the Turn of the Twenty-first Century. An exploration of the childr...
2020-04-2054 min
Page Fright: A Poetry Podcast28. "Disfigured" w/ Amanda LeducAmanda Leduc discusses her new book of essays, Disfigured. Andrew commends Amanda for pulling some really obscure fairy tales. Put this episode on while you take a basket of goodies through the wolf-infested woods to your grandmother.
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Amanda Leduc is a disabled writer and author of the non-fiction book DISFIGURED: ON FAIRY TALES, DISABILITY, AND MAKING SPACE, out now with Coach House Books. She is also the author of the novel THE MIRACLES OF ORDINARY MEN, published in 2013 by ECW Press...
2020-04-0139 min
Start This Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Disfigured by Amanda LeducPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/4961to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Disfigured
Author: Amanda Leduc
Narrator: Amanda Barker
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
Release date: 03-02-20
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 60 ratings
Genres: People with Disabilities
Publisher's Summary:
Fairy tales shape how we see the world, so what happens when you identify more with the Beast than Beauty? Amanda Leduc looks at fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm to Disney, showing us how they influence our expectations and behaviour and linking the quest for disability rights to new kinds of stories that celebrate difference.
2020-03-028h 17
Disability After DarkEpisode 177 - "You Never See A Princess in a Wheelchair" - Amanda LeducIn episode 177, I sit down with my new friend and author Amanda Leduc as we talk about her new book "Disfigured: On Fairytales, Disability and Making Space". This book is incredible, and I fell in love with it when Amanda starting telling me about the connection between disability, fairytales, body image, ableism and all that. We have a really important chat about how fairytales and disability co-exist throughout history, I share why I wanted to run away in a forest, and which Disney character I most relate to. Can you guess? Enjoy! You can follow Amanda on...
2020-02-061h 16
Another Book on the Shelf036 - Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda LeducGen and Jette got an advanced reading copy of "Disfigured" by Amanda Leduc - Thanks to James at Coach House Books for our ongoing collabs! This book breaks down fairy tales and how disability has been etched into the collective unconscious as a bad thing that you have to overcome.
Show Notes:
Who know all the Disney movies came from such creepy scary "Fairy Tales"
Hans My Hedgehog sounds like the craziest story - can you picture a half-man, half hedgehog?
Changing Faces used #Iamnotyourvillain to transform the British film industry and now...
2020-02-0440 min
Can't Lit062- Can't Lit - Amanda LeducLate summer is here! But don't be sad, because the amazing Amanda Leduc is also here to talk about her upcoming novel, The Centaur's Wife, muppets, accessibility, world building, the FOLD, and of course many other things. Jen has summer emotions, and Dina surprises everyone with her Rage Minute.
2018-08-271h 12
Write, Publish, and Shine14 // Be Luminescent with Amanda Leduc of Little Fiction/Big TruthsOf course, it is easier to say don’t give up than to do it, as my guest for this episode, Amanda Leduc admits. She’s the nonfiction Little Fiction: Big Truths, so, of course, we continue the trend from the last several episodes of Lit Mag Love and talk about truth-telling in creative nonfiction.
Amanda is a writer with Cerebral Palsy, who grew up with scant examples of disability in literature. We talk about how the literary culture in general in North America, but in Canada particularly, has not made a place for writers with disabilities, while also taking stoc...
2018-04-2500 min
Amanda Foy The Emotional Strength TrainerCutting Energy Ties with Love by Amanda FoyAmanda Foy, The Emotional Strength Trainer - How to cut energy ties with someone from a place of love.
The Inner Peace Telesummit with Tara Leduc
2017-12-0223 min
PIVOTcastPivot on Oct 19 2017– Leduc, Palmer, SmooklerWelcome back to the PIVOTcast! We have readings from Amanda Leduc, Dorothy Ellen Palmer and Kenneth Smookler Enjoy!
2017-11-1400 min