That’s Novel Reading

Books that Reflect Modern Issues


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This week, Scott and Katie discuss Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorrell about one town’s experience with changing their school mascot. Told in verse and from multiple perspectives of middle school students, Mascot delves into the debate about whether or not a community should retain their indigenous mascot. In the episode, Scott discusses her own personal experience with this, having dealt with it in his hometown and both hosts discuss the timely nature of this book’s topic. Tune in this week to hear more about this amazing story that both Scott and Kate deem a must-read.


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That’s Novel ReadingBy Scott and Katie