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Hey YA It Doesn't Add Up, and It's Not Because I'm Bad at MathHannah and Tirzah talk generation gaps, chronological problems, intergenerational relationships, and multigenerational stories. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show notes The Bookseller mixup Cases of mistaken identity: Adam Silvera and Mohsin Zaidi Hannah and Stephanie Kuehn Tirzah and Angeline Boulley Books! The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen The Assignment by Liza Wiemer Unbecomi...

2021-05-1249 min

A Galaxy Not So Far Away Mysterious Mini 17: A Whirlwind of EventsThere's lots and lots of events this week, so we jump right into it in this episode! Stay tuned for information about Independent Bookstore Day and this year's virtual San Diego Book Crawl! Events This Week: Tuesday, August 25th: Kevin Hearn, in conversation with Delilah Dawson Wednesday, August 26th: Jenn Lyons Thursday, August 27th: Charlie Donlea Saturday, August 29th: Independent Bookstore Day Saturday, August 29th: Virtual San Diego Book Crawl Sunday, August 30th: Middle Grade Virtual Panel Monday, August 31st: Doug Engstron, in conversation with Christopher Brown New This Week: Ink & Sigil by Kevin Hearne Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons T...

2020-08-2514 min

Unlock Your Ears To A Next-Level Full Audiobook.The Whitsun Daughters by Carrie MesrobianPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/67632to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Whitsun Daughters Author: Carrie Mesrobian Narrator: Kristen Sieh, Alana Kerr Collins Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Release date: 08-25-20 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: The Whitsun Daughters is a story of three contemporary teenage girls - sisters and cousins - in a small Midwestern town, narrated by the ghost of a young woman who, over a century earlier, lived and loved on the same small patch of farmland the girls now call home. The book follows both the present-day story of...

2020-08-255h 55

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 24: What Belongs To You by Garth Greenwellclick to subscribe in Spotify, GooglePlayMusic, iTunes, or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Christa The Bride Test, by Helen Hoang Carrie How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, by Jenny Odell Announcements Subscribe to our companion TinyLetter for this (and every) episode here; and visit us on Facebook here. This episode’s excerpt is from What Belongs To You, by Garth Greenwell. … Continue reading Episode 24: What Belongs To You by Garth Greenwell

2019-12-0657 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 24: What Belongs To You by Garth Greenwell https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/october-2019.mp3 click to subscribe in Spotify, GooglePlayMusic, iTunes, or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Christa The Bride Test, by Helen Hoang Carrie How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, by Jenny Odell

2019-12-0657 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 23: Sula by Toni Morrison https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/oral-history-2019-ep-1.mp3 click to subscribe in Spotify, GooglePlayMusic, iTunes, or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie Sex Objects: Art & The Dialectics of Desire, by Jennifer Doyle Christa An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago, by Alex Kotlowitz

2019-09-3000 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 23: Sula by Toni Morrisonclick to subscribe in Spotify, GooglePlayMusic, iTunes, or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie Sex Objects: Art & The Dialectics of Desire, by Jennifer Doyle Christa An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago, by Alex Kotlowitz Announcements Subscribe to our companion TinyLetter for this (and every) episode here; and visit us on Facebook here. This episode’s excerpts are from Sula, … Continue reading Episode 23: Sula by Toni Morrison

2019-09-3059 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 22: Romance Tropes https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/july17.mp3 click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie Himself, by Jess Kidd Inside of A Dog: What Dogs See, Smell & Know, by Alexandra Horowitz Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World, by Richard Francis Christa Dive Smack, by Demetra Brodsky Between Them: Remembering My Parents, by Richard Ford Stay, by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy “Stop reading about dogs and TAKE ME FOR A WALK.” Announcements Subscribe to our...

2017-08-1100 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 22: Romance Tropesclick to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie Himself, by Jess Kidd Inside of A Dog: What Dogs See, Smell & Know, by Alexandra Horowitz Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World, by Richard Francis Christa Dive Smack, by Demetra Brodsky Between Them: Remembering My Parents, by Richard Ford Stay, by Sarina Bowen & … Continue reading Episode 22: Romance Tropes

2017-08-111h 00

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #21: Young Adult, or Literary Fiction? Who Decides? In this episode of the Oral History Podcast, we ask why some books about teenagers are labeled “YA” but others are marketed as “literary fiction.” Tell us what you think on our Facebook page or via email (feedback AT theoralhistorypodcast DOT com). https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/may17.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our current reads Christa: Almost Missed You by Jessica Strawser The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan Letters to a Young Writer by Colum McCann

2017-05-2400 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #21: Young Adult, or Literary Fiction? Who Decides?In this episode of the Oral History Podcast, we ask why some books about teenagers are labeled “YA” but others are marketed as “literary fiction.” Tell us what you think on our Facebook page or via email (feedback AT theoralhistorypodcast DOT com). Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our current reads Christa: Almost … Continue reading Episode #21: Young Adult, or Literary Fiction? Who Decides?

2017-05-241h 07

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 20: School Dances In this episode of The Oral History Podcast, we discuss school dances, now and then. Do you have some terrible and/or delicious memories of school dances you’d like to share, or some books that deal with high school dances in a way you like? Tell us what you think on our Facebook page or via email (feedback AT theoralhistorypodcast DOT com). https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/feb17.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie The Lie Tree...

2017-03-1300 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 20: School DancesIn this episode of The Oral History Podcast, we discuss school dances, now and then. Do you have some terrible and/or delicious memories of school dances you’d like to share, or some books that deal with high school dances in a way you like? Tell us what you think on our Facebook page or via … Continue reading Episode 20: School Dances

2017-03-1353 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #19: Dating In this episode of the Oral History Podcast, we discuss the concept of dating: what it was like when we were teenagers, what it is like for teenagers now, and how some books we recommend handle this variable romantical endeavor. Do you have some insight on dating then/now or any book recommendations that deal with dating in a significant way? Tell us what you think: (feedback AT theoralhistorypodcast DOT com). https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dec16.mp3 click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current...

2017-01-121h 09

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 18: Sexual Content in YA BooksIn this episode of The Oral History Podcast, we discuss censorship issues surrounding content in young adult literature and how this affects librarians, editors, authors and teachers, as well as how people who support open fair access to all kinds of books can respond to book challenges and other kinds of content suppression. We’d love … Continue reading Episode 18: Sexual Content in YA Books

2016-11-101h 08

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 18: Sexual Content in YA Books In this episode of The Oral History Podcast, we discuss censorship issues surrounding content in young adult literature and how this affects librarians, editors, authors and teachers, as well as how people who support open fair access to all kinds of books can respond to book challenges and other kinds of content suppression. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this! Tell us what you think on Twitter @ChristaDesir, or via email (feedback AT theoralhistorypodcast DOT com). https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/oct16.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. S...

2016-11-1000 min

TK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books Podcast Ep. 19: Matt Bell & Stephanie Appell from Parnassus BooksThough it's long since faded, James confesses his grad school-era jealousy of Matt. Once they clear that up, they discuss how Matt arrived at his voice and how he learned to write his marvelous sentences. They celebrate writing as work and the spaces in their lives that stories occupy. Then, Stephanie Appell from Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee, discusses the history of YA books and makes some recommendations. Matt and James Discuss: Aimee Bender Kurt Vonnegut Amy Hempel Raymond Carver JESUS' SON by Denis Johnson R...

2016-10-251h 41

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 17: YA Sex ScenesEpisode 17: We discuss craft issues and questions involved in YA sex scenes, whether you’re reading them or writing them, and reference several titles in the process. Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie: Women In Clothes, by Sheila Heti, Heidi Shulavits and Leanne Shapton Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way … Continue reading Episode 17: YA Sex Scenes

2016-09-201h 10

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 17: YA Sex Scenes Episode 17: We discuss craft issues and questions involved in YA sex scenes, whether you’re reading them or writing them, and reference several titles in the process. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sept16.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie: Women In Clothes, by Sheila Heti, Heidi Shulavits and Leanne Shapton Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction, by Maia Szalavitz The Careful Undressing of Love, by Corey Ann Haydu Christa: The Imper...

2016-09-201h 10

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 16: Clean Reads & PornEpisode 16: We discuss the idea of “clean reads” as well as porn in fiction and in the lives of adolescents. Don’t panic: we’re not recommending porn films but just examining the role porn plays in adolescent and adult sexuality with respect to formal and informal methods of transmitting information about sexual health and identity. … Continue reading Episode 16: Clean Reads & Porn

2016-06-081h 03

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 16: Clean Reads & Porn Episode 16: We discuss the idea of “clean reads” as well as porn in fiction and in the lives of adolescents. Don’t panic: we’re not recommending porn films but just examining the role porn plays in adolescent and adult sexuality with respect to formal and informal methods of transmitting information about sexual health and identity. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/june.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie: Erin’s Daughters in America: Irish Immigrant Women in the Nineteenth Century by Hasia R...

2016-06-0800 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 15: Romance Tropes Episode 15: In this show, we depart from our usual analysis of YA literature and instead discuss adult romance-novel tropes that persistently beguile and bedevil us. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-2016.mp3 click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie: Baader-Meinhof: The Inside Story of the Red Army Faction by Stephan Aust Orleans by Sherrie L. Smith Christa: Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

2016-05-0600 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 15: Romance TropesEpisode 15: In this show, we depart from our usual analysis of YA literature and instead discuss adult romance-novel tropes that persistently beguile and bedevil us. click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie: Baader-Meinhof: The Inside Story of the Red Army Faction … Continue reading Episode 15: Romance Tropes

2016-05-061h 04

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 14: FemininityEpisode 14: This is a companion piece to our episode on Masculinity, where we discuss femininity and some of its trappings as we’ve experienced them throughout our lives: lingerie, fake nails, cheerleaders, fathers and daughters, make-up, the meanings behind gendered concepts, the gender binary and the ritual of “getting ready.” click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher … Continue reading Episode 14: Femininity

2016-04-011h 11

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 14: Femininity Episode 14: This is a companion piece to our episode on Masculinity, where we discuss femininity and some of its trappings as we’ve experienced them throughout our lives: lingerie, fake nails, cheerleaders, fathers and daughters, make-up, the meanings behind gendered concepts, the gender binary and the ritual of “getting ready.” https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/march-2016.mp3 click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Christa: “The Dead” in Dubliners by James Joyce Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase Carrie ...

2016-04-0100 min

First Draft with Sarah Enni Elana K. ArnoldTalking to Elana K. Arnold (author of FAR FROM FAIR, out now!, as well as INFANDOUS and THE QUESTION OF MIRACLES) about literal and metaphysical skin suits, sex on the page, whether we write FOR teens or ABOUT teens, and middle grade as a happy place. Elana K. Arnold Show Notes Cheryl Strayed, "The Love of My Life," TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Sarah MCarry (listen to her First Draft interview here) Madonna Cyndi Lauper ROOM (and the movie) Mark Childress CRAZY IN ALABAMA

2016-03-161h 14

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 13: Sex Without Romance Episode 13: We discuss Sex Without Romance (something that is very difficult to find in young adult fiction, as it turns out) and some of our adolescent adventures with respect to romance-free sex, as well as a few YA titles that touch on it. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb-2016.mp3 click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Carrie: Lost Paradise: From Mutiny on the Bounty to a Modern-Day Legacy of Sexual Mayhem, the Dark Secrets of Pitcairn Island Revealed by Kathy Marks

2016-03-1100 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode 13: Sex Without RomanceEpisode 13: We discuss Sex Without Romance (something that is very difficult to find in young adult fiction, as it turns out) and some of our adolescent adventures with respect to romance-free sex, as well as a few YA titles that touch on it. click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current … Continue reading Episode 13: Sex Without Romance

2016-03-111h 04

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #12: Worst Dude Ever Episode 12: We discuss traditional cultural lessons regarding masculinity and YA titles that address masculinity in fascinating ways. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/january-2016.mp3 click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Christa The War That Saved My Life, by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Fates & Furies, by Lauren Groff Carrie: Raging Star, by Moira Young The Narcotic Farm, by Nancy D. Campbell “As an underclassman who suddenly has to be the quarterback while taking care of my grandmother and havi...

2016-02-051h 26

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #12: Worst Dude EverEpisode 12: We discuss traditional cultural lessons regarding masculinity and YA titles that address masculinity in fascinating ways. click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Christa The War That Saved My Life, by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Fates & Furies, by Lauren Groff Carrie: Raging Star, by Moira Young The Narcotic Farm, … Continue reading Episode #12: Worst Dude Ever

2016-02-051h 26

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #11: Our Sexual Education Episode 11: We discuss some of the books that helped shape our own sexual education and thinking over the years. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/december.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. Our Current Reads Christa The Theory of Everything by Gae Polisner Carrie The Spymaster’s Lady by Joanna Bourne Rogue Spy by Joanna Bourne An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

2015-12-181h 13

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #11: Our Sexual EducationEpisode 11: We discuss some of the books that helped shape our own sexual education and thinking over the years. Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. Our Current Reads Christa The Theory of Everything by Gae Polisner Carrie The Spymaster’s Lady by Joanna Bourne Rogue Spy … Continue reading Episode #11: Our Sexual Education

2015-12-181h 13

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #10: Illicit Relationships Episode 10: We discuss illicit relationships where there is a power differential between the people involved, as well as legal and social restrictions. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/illicit.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher Our Current Reads Carrie Walk On Earth A Stranger by Rae Carson The Master by Kresley Cole Christa Traffick by Ellen Hopkins The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume I: At the Edge of Empire by Daniel Kraus

2015-11-131h 06

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #10: Illicit RelationshipsEpisode 10: We discuss illicit relationships where there is a power differential between the people involved, as well as legal and social restrictions. Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher Our Current Reads Carrie Walk On Earth A Stranger by Rae Carson The Master by Kresley Cole Christa Traffick by Ellen Hopkins The Death and Life of … Continue reading Episode #10: Illicit Relationships

2015-11-131h 06

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #9: Body Image Episode 9: We discuss body image, in our own lives, and in the context of sexual content in YA books. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/917episode.mp3 Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. Our Current Reads Christa Faithfully Feminist: Jewish, Christian & Muslim Feminists & Why We Stay by Gina Messina-Dysert, Jennifer Zobair & Amy Levin, editors The Infinite In-Between by Carolyn Mackler Carrie Lizard Radio by Pat Schmatz Mastering The Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya von Bremzen References Dick Is Abundant & Of Low Value by...

2015-10-0200 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #9: Body ImageEpisode 9: We discuss body image, in our own lives, and in the context of sexual content in YA books. Click to subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher. Our Current Reads Christa Faithfully Feminist: Jewish, Christian & Muslim Feminists & Why We Stay by Gina Messina-Dysert, Jennifer Zobair & Amy Levin, editors The Infinite In-Between by Carolyn … Continue reading Episode #9: Body Image

2015-10-021h 14

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #8: CheatingEpisode 8: We discuss cheating, in our own lives, and as portrayed in YA fiction. You can subscribe to this episode and previous episodes via iTunes or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Christa: The Dinner by Herman Koch; Delicate Monsters by Stephanie Kuehn Carrie: Infinite Sky by CJ Flood; H Is For Hawk … Continue reading Episode #8: Cheating

2015-09-041h 08

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #8: Cheating Episode 8: We discuss cheating, in our own lives, and as portrayed in YA fiction. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cheating3.mp3 You can subscribe to this episode and previous episodes via iTunes or Stitcher. SHOW NOTES Our Current Reads Christa: The Dinner by Herman Koch; Delicate Monsters by Stephanie Kuehn Carrie: Infinite Sky by CJ Flood; H Is For Hawk by Helen Macdonald; You Against Me by Jenny Downham References

2015-09-0400 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #7: Writing Sex – A YA Fiction Craft Talk Episode #7: We discuss writing about sex from a fiction craft perspective. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5-19oh.mp3 Subscribe in iTunes here; listen via Stitcher here. Current Reads Carrie: Lady Sings The Blues by Billie Holiday & William Dufty; Can’t Be Satisfied: The Life & Times of Muddy Waters by Robert Gordon Christa: Simon Vs. The Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli; The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd CORE BELIEFS ON WRITING SEX

2015-05-2000 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #7: Writing Sex – A YA Fiction Craft TalkEpisode #7: We discuss writing about sex from a fiction craft perspective. Subscribe in iTunes here; listen via Stitcher here. Current Reads Carrie: Lady Sings The Blues by Billie Holiday & William Dufty; Can’t Be Satisfied: The Life & Times of Muddy Waters by Robert Gordon Christa: Simon Vs. The Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli; … Continue reading Episode #7: Writing Sex – A YA Fiction Craft Talk

2015-05-201h 19

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #6: The Greatest Love Of AllEpisode #6: We discuss that most taboo sex act, the Greatest Love of All, masturbation. Subscribe in iTunes here; listen via Stitcher here. Current Reads – Christa: just finished The F-It List by Julie Halpern; now reading My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Various YA Authors – Carrie: just finished The Alex Crow … Continue reading Episode #6: The Greatest Love Of All

2015-04-2756 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #6: The Greatest Love Of All Episode #6: We discuss that most taboo sex act, the Greatest Love of All, masturbation. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/og6final.mp3 Subscribe in iTunes here; listen via Stitcher here. Current Reads – Christa: just finished The F-It List by Julie Halpern; now reading My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Various YA Authors – Carrie: just finished The Alex Crow by Andrew Smith & The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson; now reading By Its Cover by Donna Leon

2015-04-2756 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #5: Kissing Episode 5: In this episode, we discuss kissing in all its fabulous and delightful iterations. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/oh5c_sample.mp3 Subscribe in iTunes here; listen via Stitcher here. Show Notes – Christa’s current reads: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen and

2015-03-2300 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #5: KissingEpisode 5: In this episode, we discuss kissing in all its fabulous and delightful iterations. Subscribe in iTunes here; listen via Stitcher here. Show Notes – Christa’s current reads: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen and Kissing Ted Callahan by Amy Spalding – Carrie’s current reads: The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson & Can’t Be Satisfied: The … Continue reading Episode #5: Kissing

2015-03-231h 01

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #4: The LadyHead Seal of Approval Episode #4: We discuss the whys and wherefores of oral sex, in life and in YA fiction. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/oh4.mp3 Subscribe in iTunes here. Show Notes Christa is currently reading The Alex Crow by Andrew Smith; just finished Bone Gap by Laura Ruby & The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds Carrie is currently reading Infandous by Elana K. Arnold; just finished There Was and There Was Not by Meline Toumani On Curtis Sittenfeld’s Prep and John Green’s Looking for Alaska John Gre...

2015-03-2050 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #4: The LadyHead Seal of ApprovalEpisode #4: We discuss the whys and wherefores of oral sex, in life and in YA fiction. Subscribe in iTunes here. Show Notes Christa is currently reading The Alex Crow by Andrew Smith; just finished Bone Gap by Laura Ruby & The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds Carrie is currently reading Infandous … Continue reading Episode #4: The LadyHead Seal of Approval

2015-03-2050 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #3: Girl Fantasies & 50 Shades of GreyEpisode #3. We discuss the movie and book of 50 Shades of Grey as well as the concept of girl fantasies. Subscribe in iTunes here; listen via Stitcher here. Show Notes for Episode #3 -Christa mentioned reading The Story of O as a young person – Re: talking about sex with your kids – Carrie’s blog … Continue reading Episode #3: Girl Fantasies & 50 Shades of Grey

2015-02-211h 02

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #2: First TimesEpisode #2: We discuss what it’s like to have sex for the first time, in our lives and in YA fiction. Subscribe in iTunes here; Sticher here. Show Notes for Episode #2: – What we’re reading: Christa: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby / Carrie: The Winner’s Crime by Marie Rutkoski – Christa mentioned our involvement in nonfiction … Continue reading Episode #2: First Times

2015-02-0559 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #2: First Times Episode #2: We discuss what it’s like to have sex for the first time, in our lives and in YA fiction. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/oralhistorypodcast-2.mp3 Subscribe in iTunes here; Sticher here. Show Notes for Episode #2: – What we’re reading: Christa: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby / Carrie: The Winner’s Crime by Marie Rutkoski – Christa mentioned our involvement in nonfiction anthology The V-Word, edited by Amber Keyser, editor (S&S/Beyond Words, spring of 2016) – a great blog post that Christa references: An Open Letter to YA Authors About Sex by The P...

2015-02-0500 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #1: Girl TalkEpisode #1: We discuss how girls talk to each other about their own sexual behavior, in our lives and in YA fiction. click here to subscribe in iTunes; here for Stitcher. Show Notes for Episode #1 – Christa mentioned a website called Scarleteen, which features comprehensive sexuality information for teenagers – Christa mentioned a film called … Continue reading Episode #1: Girl Talk

2015-01-2947 min

The Oral History Podcast » podcast Episode #1: Girl Talk Episode #1: We discuss how girls talk to each other about their own sexual behavior, in our lives and in YA fiction. https://theoralhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/oralhistory-podcast1-v2-1.mp3 click here to subscribe in iTunes; here for Stitcher. Show Notes for Episode #1 – Christa mentioned a website called Scarleteen, which features comprehensive sexuality information for teenagers – Christa mentioned a film called Kids, directed by Larry Clark and a book called The Rules by Sherrie Schneider Book Recommendations The Truth About Alice by Jen Mathieu — @jenmathieu Love and Other...

2015-01-2900 min