On Episode 162, Alli and her guest have a thoughtful conversation about Christopher Paul Curtis’s Newbery Medal-winning novel, Bud, Not Buddy. They talk about the nuances of race and class in the book, the way the main character walks the perfect line between wisdom and innocence, the author’s writing process, and Bud, Not Buddy’s approach to teaching young readers about history. You won’t want to miss this fantastic discussion!

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is the author of Ace of Spades. Follow her on Instagram (@faridahlikestea) and Twitter (@faridahlikestea).

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