Moms Into Literary Freedom

For today’s “Freedom Friday”, we are remembering the Stonewall Riots which were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The riots are widely considered to be a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and are often cited as the catalyst for the modern fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States and around the world.🏳️‍🌈

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'The book from the Court of Thorns and Roses series that has been challenged and/or banned the most is "A Court of Mist and Fury". This installment in the series has faced challenges and controversy due to what some consider to be too mature or inappropriate for certain audiences. Despite the bans, the book continues to be popular among many readers.

We'll be discussing this book in an upcoming episode so make sure you follow **F4Books wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss out.

This Main Character Monday we're highlighting Feyre Archeron. She emerges as a multifaceted and enthralling figure within the pages of the highly challenged series, A Court of Thorns and Roses. She is defined by her resilience, determination, and stubbornness. Throughout her journey, she navigates themes of self-discovery, love, and the willingness to make sacrifices. Readers are inevitably drawn to her unwavering loyalty towards those she holds dear, her bravery in the face of challenges, and her unyielding spirit.

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It’s Wordy Wednesday! 📚 Here are some wise words from author Ibram X. Kendi of “Stamped for Kids”. To learn more about the significance of this book and why it was banned, check out episode 12 on M**F4Books wherever you get your podcasts! **F4books https://buff.ly/3xlAf70

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Did you know Mona's 440 Club in San Francisco (ash tray featured in photo) was the first le***an bar, opening in 1936? 🌈💃 Much like the Telegraph Club in 's novel, these bars were vital sanctuaries where LGBTQ+ women could gather, celebrate identities, and spark activism.

Mona's, with its all-female staff and vibrant atmosphere, echoed the spirit of Lily Hu's journey in the novel—a quest for identity and community amidst societal challenges. 🏳️‍🌈✨ Sadly, like many historic bars, Mona's closed, reflecting broader changes in LGBTQ+ spaces.

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It's Main Character Monday! Meet Lily Hu from "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malinda Lo

🌈 Lily is a trailblazer who navigates 1950s San Francisco with courage and curiosity. 🌉 Her journey to uncover her sexual identity intersects with the discrimination she faces as an Asian-American during the McCarthy-ism era. 🏳️‍🌈

💖 Embracing her Chinese-American heritage and q***r identity, Lily beautifully challenges societal norms with every heartbeat and transistor, finding her true self at the Telegraph Club. ✨

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It’s Freedom Friday! In June 1999, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation declaring June as Gay and Le***an Pride Month. This proclamation aimed to celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. Clinton's acknowledgment of the importance of pride month highlighted the need for continued support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

Courtney tries to spoil A Court of Thorns and Roses, but don't worry, Jennifer won't let her! Tune in to find out just how "spicy" this book really is and to hear Courtney say the word "ma********on" way too many times.

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"A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas Listen to this episode from Moms Into Literary Freedom: M**F4Books on Spotify. Courtney tries to spoil the ACOTAR series, but don't worry, Jennifer won't let her! Tune in to find out just how "spicy" this book really is and to hear Courtney say the word "ma********on" way too many times. Become a MI...

It's Throwback Thursday! In honor of Pride month, go back and listen to Jennifer and Courtney cover the banned book "Melissa" by Alex Gino. https://buff.ly/3XjZCk8 Alex Gino, exploring themes of identity, acceptance, and self-discovery in the LGBTQ+ community. Gain a deeper understanding of representation in literature and embrace diversity and inclusivity every day.

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It’s Wordy Wednesday! 📚 Here are some wise words from the author of the graphic novel “Flamer”, Mike Curato. If you want to learn more about the literary significance of this book, check out episode 7 on M**F4Books wherever you get your podcasts!

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In this episode, we discuss the heartwarming book, Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. Told from the POV of a red oak tree, it’s chock full of scientific facts and adorable critters. The book is ultimately about kindness and community. Fun fact: red oak trees are monoecious! If you failed science this might be new info to you. If you’re ignorant you might think this is some trans agenda the woke left is pushing. We suggest you give the tin foil hat a break and take the time to read this book. We promise you won’t regret it.

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We’ve covered several of these already! Will need to read the others soon! How many of these have you read?

In case you missed the solar eclipse we got you! What better way to celebrate this amazing celestial experience than by covering Eclipse (and the whole twilight series) by Stephenie Meyer. Listen now on your favorite podcast streaming service!

New episode 🔔 in this episode we discuss the banned book The House on Mango Street. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. https://linktr.ee/M**F4Books?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=1a55391c-c7c7-4262-931d-83e1a2296ec9

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Depressed? Anxious? You could be diagnosed with "Woke-ism". Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss Toni Morrison's Nobel Prize winning novel, "The Bluest Eye" and all the different ways people cope with life's injustices.

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And don't miss the premiere of their new and exclusive mini-series, "Strong Women Exposing Powerful Men," launching this Friday. Be sure to catch the first episode, where Jennifer and Courtney discuss E. Jean Carrol's defamation and sexual assault by Republican presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump.
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We heard it’s National Puppy Day so we wanted to introduce you to our reading buddies and pups at heart: Maple and Dallas! Dogs make great reading companions and help kids improve their reading skills. If you don’t have a pup of your own (yet) you can check with your library as many have “paw to read” programs where kids can come read to one.

A small list of banned poetry. Feel free to add recommendations below

Abbott Elementary gets it.

A 5 ⭐️ story we can’t wait to discuss on this week’s episode!

From the article:

The settlement also spells out that the law is neutral- meaning what applies to LGBTQ+ people also applies to heterosexual people - and that it doesn’t apply to library books not being used for instruction in the classroom.

The law also doesn’t apply to books with incidental references to LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex couples, “as they are not instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity any more than a math problem asking students to add bushels of apples is instruction on apple farming,” according to the settlement.”

https://apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction.

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate all the amazing women who’ve written books that inspire and teach. May we continue to read these books and inspire other women to write them! Like follow and subscribe to to learn more about some of the strong women whose voices are being censored.