This week we're presenting an excerpt from Down Time with Cranston Public Library. Tayla and Zach chat with Joel Christian Gill, Associate Professor of Illustration at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, who is working on the forthcoming graphic novel adaptation of Stamped From the Beginning. We were honored to get a sneak peek into Gill’s process as he creates this adaptation and hear his perspective on the source material. You’ll also hear our regular segment, The Last Chapter, where we discuss a library or bookish question. This week we answered the question: what’s a book that you just couldn’t finish? Enjoy!

Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi

Like what you hear? Check out full episodes of Down Time on your podcast player of choice and learn more about our show at cranstonlibrary.org/downtime. If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!