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WOW ReadsWOW Reads: S3, E3 - TRAP Reads Destination Unknown by Bill KonigsbergJoin the Worlds of Words Center Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRAP) as we discuss Destination Unknown by Bill Konigsberg.Wherever our destination is, we will enjoy the music! In this episode the Teen Reading Ambassadors talk about the joys of banter between friends, complicated family interactions, and how music connects us regardless of the decade. We, like Bill, hope everyone finds love in a beautiful way.Band mentions:Bad SonsFiona AppleGreen DayINXSLil Peep (specifically "Star Shopping")Missing Persons -- Dale Bozzio, do you know about this...2025-01-2324 min
Deep Dive with ShawnErasing Queer Voices: Author Bill Konigsberg on Book Bans and DemocracyWhen the pages of a book become a battleground for human rights, conversations like the one I have with Bill Konigsberg become not just relevant, but vital. Award-winning and openly gay, Bill Konigsberg has been on the frontlines, both as a sports writer for ESPN and now as a YA author facing the harsh reality of book bans. In an era where queer-themed literature is under siege, Bill's voice is a beacon for authenticity and representation, illuminating the importance of storytelling in the lives of queer teens and the broader community.Transitioning from the adrenaline-infused world of...2024-03-1749 min