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New Books in Animal StudiesEliot Schrefer, "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality" (Clarion Books, 2022)In this episode, I talk to Eliot Schrefer about his book Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality (Katherine Tegen Books, 2022).A quiet revolution has been underway in recent years, with study after study revealing substantial same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Join celebrated author Eliot Schrefer on an exploration of queer behavior in the animal worldâfrom albatrosses to bonobos to clownfish to doodlebugs.In sharp and witty proseâaided by humorous comics from artist Jules ZuckerbergâSchrefer uses science, history, anthropology, and sociology to illustrate the diversity of sexual behavior in the a...2025-03-061h 12
New Books in ScienceEliot Schrefer, "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality" (Clarion Books, 2022)In this episode, I talk to Eliot Schrefer about his book Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality (Katherine Tegen Books, 2022).A quiet revolution has been underway in recent years, with study after study revealing substantial same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Join celebrated author Eliot Schrefer on an exploration of queer behavior in the animal worldâfrom albatrosses to bonobos to clownfish to doodlebugs.In sharp and witty proseâaided by humorous comics from artist Jules ZuckerbergâSchrefer uses science, history, anthropology, and sociology to illustrate the diversity of sexual behavior in the a...2025-03-061h 12
New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex WorkEliot Schrefer, "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality" (Clarion Books, 2022)In this episode, I talk to Eliot Schrefer about his book Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality (Katherine Tegen Books, 2022).A quiet revolution has been underway in recent years, with study after study revealing substantial same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Join celebrated author Eliot Schrefer on an exploration of queer behavior in the animal worldâfrom albatrosses to bonobos to clownfish to doodlebugs.In sharp and witty proseâaided by humorous comics from artist Jules ZuckerbergâSchrefer uses science, history, anthropology, and sociology to illustrate the diversity of sexual behavior in the a...2025-03-061h 12
New Books in Biology and EvolutionEliot Schrefer, "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality" (Clarion Books, 2022)In this episode, I talk to Eliot Schrefer about his book Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality (Katherine Tegen Books, 2022).A quiet revolution has been underway in recent years, with study after study revealing substantial same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Join celebrated author Eliot Schrefer on an exploration of queer behavior in the animal worldâfrom albatrosses to bonobos to clownfish to doodlebugs.In sharp and witty proseâaided by humorous comics from artist Jules ZuckerbergâSchrefer uses science, history, anthropology, and sociology to illustrate the diversity of sexual behavior in the a...2025-03-061h 12
Listen! Real Talk with RoopsTake #36: How Can Books Help Us Understand Ourselves Better? - featuring Eliot Schrefer!Take #36! Welcome to SEASON 5 of Listen! I chat with my lovely guest Eliot Schreferâhe is aNew York Times bestselling author, is a science writer, has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award for Young Peopleâs Literature, received the Stonewall Honor for best LGBTQIA+ teen book, and received the Printz Honor for best young adult book from the American Library Association. What a LIST.Eliot and I discuss the themes of mental health and intimacy inThe Darkness Outside Usand new sequelThe Brightness Between Us, dive into the power of media in processes of catharsis and i...2025-02-101h 01
YA-OK"The Darkness Outside Us" by Eliot SchreferThis week we are joined by author Eliot Schrefer who wrote The Darkness Outside Us and The Brightness Between Us. We wanted to avoiding spoiling the book (for not just the listeners but also Alyssa and Producer Matt) so we instead focused on Schrefer's career and inspirations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-141h 25
TransqatTransqat Episode 73: Eliot SchreferAuthor Eliot Schrefer tells Clare all about his new novel, The Brightness Between Us. Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together. We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. Transqat: We Stand.Show NotesSponsor:Small State ProvisionsEliot SchreferPopper Penguin RescueMae JemisonAmbrose as a name2024-12-2750 min
Queer TheologyImagining New Worlds an interview with Eliot SchreferIn this conversation, we speak with author, Eliot Schrefer, about his journey as a writer. We discuss his identity, influences, and the importance of queer representation in literature. He delves into his latest book, âThe Brightness Between Us,â and reflects on the creative process of adapting stories for film. Eliot emphasizes the significance of storytelling in providing hope and connection for LGBTQ+ youth, while also expressing his determination to keep producing this much needed content in the face of pushback from groups that want to ban books.
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queertheology's podcastImagining New Worlds an interview with Eliot SchreferIn this conversation, we speak with author, Eliot Schrefer, about his journey as a writer. We discuss his identity, influences, and the importance of queer representation in literature. He delves into his latest book, 'The Brightness Between Us,' and reflects on the creative process of adapting stories for film. Eliot emphasizes the significance of storytelling in providing hope and connection for LGBTQ+ youth, while also expressing his determination to keep producing this much needed content in the face of pushback from groups that want to ban books.  Takeaways Eliot's journey to writing wa...2024-12-2229 min
Lez Talk About Books, Baby!Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Eliot SchreferThis week, I sat down with author extraordinaire Eliot Schrefer. Â He shares insights into his latest release, the Brightness Between Us. Â This is a YA book that adults are loving. Â Eliot shares some very exciting news about what's next for his beloved book. Â
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GUANBOLDDownload [PDF] Books The Brightness Between Us (The Darkness Outside Us, #2) by Eliot SchreferDownload: The Brightness Between Us (The Darkness Outside Us, #2) https://deficeim-8764.blogspot.com/?dev=199532064-the-brightness-between-us Author : Eliot Schrefer Published Year : 2024 Description: In this sequel to The Darkness Outside Us, a Stonewall Honor Book, New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer delivers another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy.Seventeen years have gone by since the Coordinated Endeavor crashed on a distant exoplanet. Ambrose Cusk and Kodiak Celius are now the devoted parents of two teenage children, Owl and Yarrow, in a hardscrabble frontier home. Though life on...2024-11-1800 min
Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally UncutNY Times Best Selling Author Eliot Schrefer Continues With The Brightness Between UsEliot Schrefer has established himself as a standout voice in YA, including recent Printz and Stonewall Honor recognitions. In THE BRIGHTNESS BETWEEN US, Eliot Schrefer takes us back to the world(s) of Ambrose and Kodiak to deliver another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy. BIG NEWS! Elliot Pageâs production company, Pageboy Productions, has optioned the first book THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US for feature development. The idea for this sequel came when they asked Eliot (Schrefer) where he might see the story going if it continued on scr...2024-11-1309 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutNY Times Best Selling Author Eliot Schrefer Continues With The Brightness Between Us
Eliot Schrefer has established himself as a standout voice in YA, including recent Printz and Stonewall Honor recognitions. In THE BRIGHTNESS BETWEEN US, Eliot Schrefer takes us back to the world(s) of Ambrose and Kodiak to deliver another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy.
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BIG NEWS! Elliot Pageâs production company, Pageboy Productions, has optioned the first book THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US for feature development. The idea for this sequel came when they asked Eliot (Schrefer) where he might see th...2024-11-1309 min
Arroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentNY Times Best Selling Author Eliot Schrefer Continues With The Brightness Between UsEliot Schrefer has established himself as a standout voice in YA, including recent Printz and Stonewall Honor recognitions. In THE BRIGHTNESS BETWEEN US, Eliot Schrefer takes us back to the world(s) of Ambrose and Kodiak to deliver another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy. BIG NEWS! Elliot Pageâs production company, Pageboy Productions, has optioned the first book THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US for feature development. The idea for this sequel came when they asked Eliot (Schrefer) where he might see the story going if it continued on scr...2024-11-1309 min
Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators195: The Brightness Between Us with Eliot SchreferEliot Schrefer, the New York Times bestselling standout author of many books for kids and teens. The Brightness Between Us is the sequel to The Darkness Outside Us. His books have twice been named finalists for the National Book Award in Young Peopleâs Literature and have garnered a Printz Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and the Green Earth Book Award.
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Unscripted: A Nolapapa PodcastNY Times Best Seller With a Side of Covenant HeroesSend us a textNovember already?!? How is this possible? Our 2024 Season is drawing to a close but we STILL have some amazing stories of inspiration to throw at ya! We are so excited to introduce a BRAND NEW SEGMENT this week that will bring the NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHORS to OUR SHOW! How did I get so lucky? I am still scratching my head! But with that said, this week, I proudly give you, "NolaPapa READS!" Eliot Schrefer is an American and British author of both a...2024-11-0159 min
The Reading CultureKeep Me Out of It: Eliot Schrefer on the Costs and Benefits of Self-ErasureâI think it caused me to get over some of the sort of narcissistic impulses in my writing and not make it about me and impressing, but instead about having the best reading experience I could imagine.â - Eliot SchreferAt a young age, Eliot Schrefer acknowledged that he was hiding himself. Growing up queer when he did meant concealing a key part of his identity for the sake of self-preservation. It was through books that he first learned to accept his queerness. That thread leads to one of his most well-known books, âQueer Ducks (and Other...2024-10-2938 min
Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha MadrigalAn Interview With Eliot SchreferCharles sat down with author Eliot Schrefer to discuss his new book, "The Brightness Between Us," a sequel to "The Darkness Outside Us." They discussed themes of science fiction, emotional connection, queer representation, the role of AI in storytelling, the challenges of film adaptation, and so much more!GET YOUR COPY OF "The Brightness Between Us"FOLLOW ELIOT ON INSTAGRAM--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Me...2024-10-2146 min
Our First Fears19 - Aliens with Eliot SchreferEpisode 19 â Author Eliot Schrefer joins us to talk about James Cameronâs 1986 action/ horror classic, Aliens, which is the sequel to Ridley Scottâs Alien from 1979. We get into themes of motherhood, survival, isolation, and kick-ass female action heroes, as well as how, as kids, we reacted to the grotesque images of body horror on screen, and then, how we asked questions about what, and who, is a monster. Eliot is a two time finalist for the National Book Award for his great ape quartet, as well as an ALA Printz honor recipient for Queer Ducks (And Other A...2024-10-161h 12
Queer Words PodcastEliot Schrefer
Eliot Schrefer, New York Times best-selling science writer with an affinity for the natural world
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Queer Words PodcastEliot SchreferEliot Schrefer, New York Times best-selling science writer with an affinity for the natural world2024-10-1516 min
Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneEliot Schrefer (The Brightness Between Us) feat. Arielle Egozi, Guest Gay ReaderHost Jason Blitman talks to Eliot Schrefer (The Brightness Between Us) about the challenges and joys of writing, the nuances of sci-fi, and how personal experiences shape storytelling. Later, guest gay reader Arielle Egozi (BEing Bad) joins to chat about self-acceptance, societal expectations, and her latest read. Eliot Schrefer is the New York Times bestselling author of many books for kids and teens, including The Darkness Outside Us and its sequel, The Brightness Between Us, as well as Charming Young Man, Endangered, and Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The...2024-10-151h 06
Left of Str8 PodcastsThe Art of Writing Sequels with Eliot SchreferIn this interview, Elliott Schrafer discusses his journey as a writer, the themes of identity and connection in his work, and the importance of LGBTQ representation in literature. He shares insights into his writing process, character development, and the challenges of writing sequels. Elliott emphasizes the significance of human connection, especially in the context of his science fiction narratives, and addresses the current climate of censorship in LGBTQ literature. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring writers, encouraging them to write the stories they wish existed.@brendanhaley Instagram
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Arroe Collins Like It's LiveNY Times Best Selling Author Eliot Schrefer Continues With The Brightness Between UsEliot Schrefer has established himself as a standout voice in YA, including recent Printz and Stonewall Honor recognitions. In THE BRIGHTNESS BETWEEN US, Eliot Schrefer takes us back to the world(s) of Ambrose and Kodiak to deliver another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy. BIG NEWS! Elliot Pageâs production company, Pageboy Productions, has optioned the first book THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US for feature development. The idea for this sequel came when they asked Eliot (Schrefer) where he might see the story going if it continued on scr...2024-10-0509 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & ParanormalThe Brightness Between Us by Eliot SchreferPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739153 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Brightness Between Us Author: Eliot Schrefer Narrator: James Fouhey Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 2 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal Publisher's Summary: Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by the Chicago Public Library! In this sequel to The Darkness Outside Us, a Stonewall Honor Book, New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer delivers another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy. Seventeen years have gone by since the Coordinated Endeavor crashed on...2024-10-0105 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & ParanormalThe Brightness Between Us by Eliot SchreferPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739153to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Brightness Between Us
Author: Eliot Schrefer
Narrator: James Fouhey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 2 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Paranormal
Publisher's Summary:
Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by the Chicago Public Library! In this sequel to The Darkness Outside Us, a Stonewall Honor Book, New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer delivers another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy. Seventeen years have gone by since the Coordinated Endeavor crashed on a...2024-10-0111h 02
A Field Guide to Gay AnimalsEp. 4: GAY FIELDSSynopsis: On the steps of New Yorkâs Natural History Museum, Owen and Laine meet Eliot Schrefer, author of Queer Ducks (and Other Animals), a book Eliot wrote to tell young gay humans that they are not alone in their Queerness. Predictably, the book faced backlash and banishment from schools and libraries. Owen and Laine then turn their binoculars across the pond to hear the story of how the Irish people rallied together to save the life of a little gay bull named Benjy.Guests: Alex Leigh ; Eliot Schrefer - author of Queer Du...2024-07-0443 min
TransqatTransqat Episode 54: Ben GreeneClare chats with Ben Greene, author of  My Child Is Trans, Now What?Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about trans issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.comShow notes:Ben GreeneTEDxTalkTrans Regret Stats: FactTrans Regret Stats: FictionTransqat Episode 36: Moms Speak OutStrands for TransRefuge RestroomsYelp: Open To All2024-05-0347 min
Make Out AlreadyWe Heard You All Like Poetry: âJust Another Epic Love Poemâ by Parisa AkhbariHi Smooches! On this episode, we recap a gorgeous YA sapphic romance told partially through poetry, Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari. Itâs about two friends who have passed notebooks back and forth for their entire friendship, writing poems to each other, and how everything changes when they acknowledge their deeper feelings. Spoilers ahead.
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TransqatTransqat: Episode 41: Eliot SchreferNYT best-selling author Eliot Schrefer returns to the show to discuss his new novel, Charming Young Man, a YA historical fiction set in Paris at the end of the 19th century.Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about trans issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show notes:Eliot SchreferCharming Young ManEndangeredThe Darkness Outside UsQueer DucksSeattle Art Museum2023-12-0849 min