Episode · Timcast IRL · 2023-07-21
Books mentioned on Timcast IRL #822 California School District FINED $3M For Rejecting LGBTQ+ Curriculum w/ Daniel Turner
Seamus, Carter, Hannah Claire, & Serge join Daniel Turner to discuss Gavin Newsom fining a California School millions after the school rejected a woke course, the Stanford Dean who confronted a conser
Hannah Claire Brimlow discussed Bible. Seamus Coughlin discussed genderqueer by Joan Nestle and others and This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson. Daniel Turner discussed The Autobiography of Mr. James Dawson by James Dawson. Also mentioned: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational anthology of sacred texts shaping Western culture, law, and morality through historical narratives, poetry, and theological teachings.
Discussed“It reminds me a little bit of this story about the school district in Utah a liberal parent said well you I I think you should ban the Bible because the Bible talks about sex and the Bible's pornographic scenes”
Where to get it
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Gender Queer
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe is an autobiographical graphic novel that chronicles the author's journey of self-discovery, gender identity, and adolescence.
Critiqued“And so genderqueer is one example of this”
Where to get it
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genderqueer
Gender Queer is a deeply personal autobiographical graphic novel that explores identity and adolescence.
Discussed“and so genderqueer is one example of this, the other example we've brought up because we actually have the book here is this book is gay”
Where to get it
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The Autobiography of Mr. James Dawson
The Autobiography of Mr.
Discussed“the other example we've brought up because we actually have the book here is this book is gay and this is a book that is in schools and school libraries and it actually explains how to sign up for gay hookup apps”
Where to get it
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This Book Is Gay
This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson is an informative non-fiction guide offering insights into LGBTQ+ identities, relationships, and adolescent experiences.
Discussed“the other example we've brought up because we actually have the book here is this book is gay and this is a book that is in schools and school libraries”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“it reminds me a little bit of this story about the school district in Utah a liberal parent said well you I I think you should ban the Bible because the Bible talks about sex and the Bible's pornographic scenes”