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Every book Emily Drabinski recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Emily Drabinski has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of September 12, 2023.
  • Emily Drabinski has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of September 12, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of September 12, 2023.
  • The 2 books Emily Drabinski has mentioned in the most episodes, as of September 12, 2023: Flamer and Paris.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Emily Drabinski aired on September 12, 2023.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Emily Drabinski appeared on podcasts to discuss libraries, intellectual freedom, and the rising tide of book bans across the United States. During an interview on The Ezra Klein Show, Emily Drabinski recommended Mike Curato's graphic novel Flamer as a prominent title featured on the American Library Association's list of the top ten most challenged and banned books. Furthermore, during the same conversation, Emily Drabinski mentioned reading Paris Hilton's memoir as part of her reading category for a book club, noting that she chose to read it because it was an upcoming release generating substantial public buzz and media attention. By highlighting these diverse titles, Emily Drabinski illustrated the broad spectrum of materials that capture public interest and draw institutional scrutiny, ranging from controversial young adult literature to high-profile celebrity autobiographies. Her literary choices underscored ongoing cultural debates surrounding censorship, reading habits, and the vital role that public libraries play in maintaining access to a wide variety of perspectives and stories for readers of all ages and backgrounds across the nation.

Books recommended by Emily Drabinski

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  1. Flamer

    Mike Curato · Recommended · 1 episode

    Flamer is a graphic novel by Mike Curato that explores identity and coming of age.

    Recommended
    “second ph is a big is on the list of the top 10 banned books from the Ala called flamer by Mike Corrado”
    The Ezra Klein Show America’s Top Librarian on the Rise of Book Bans 2023-09-12 Listen at 45:09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Paris

    Paris Hilton · Discussed · 1 episode

    Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton is a deeply personal and candid account of the celebrity's life, detailing her experiences with abuse, toxic fame, and her journey toward finding real love and self-acceptance.

    Discussed
    “and so I read Paris Hilton's Memoir this year oh wow I had to read a book that is coming out and has a lot of Buzz and so that was a category so I read Paris Hilton's Memoir”
    The Ezra Klein Show America’s Top Librarian on the Rise of Book Bans 2023-09-12 Listen at 40:30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
America’s Top Librarian on the Rise of Book BansThe Ezra Klein Show2023-09-122