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You may know him as an 'explorer' but we're discussing Sir Walter Raleigh as a poet and author whose titles are nearly as long as his works! This episode includes some fantastic stories and features Jon singing, along with a beheading (Sir Walter, not Jon...), so be sure to tune in! 

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We're taking a deeper dive into the women of the Harlem Renaissance with this week's author, Nella Larsen. Larson was a nurse, librarian, and volunteer in addition to writing some extraordinary work exploring what it means to be biracial and her experiences grappling with her identity between worlds. We also discuss the growing interest in her work amongst present day scholars and artists! 

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Get to know the extraordinary woman behind the Harlem Renaissance: Jessie Redmon Fauset! This remarkable teacher, editor, and author helped to foster the careers of Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, and others, in addition to her dedication to education! She's someone you definitely need to know more about! 

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This week, we're featuring Alain Lock, the Father of the Harlem Renaissance and an incredible trail blazer for African Americans in the academic, philosophical, and cultural realms! We examine the tensions of his legacy and reflect on the incredible advancements that he and others alongside him were able to achieve in a world determined to hold them back. 

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To kick off our celebration of Black Authors for Black History Month, we honor the legacy of bell hooks, who died this past December after an incredible career as an author, poet, teacher, activist, and critic. She challenges us to love as an action, rather than feeling to make this world a better place. 

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We're on a literary pilgrimage of sorts as we trace the life of Geoffrey Chaucer, 'The Father of English Literature' across his various jobs and literary works! From poetry to an astrolabe manual, and diplomat to gardener, there really wasn't much he didn't cover in his writing or get paid to do! 

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Possibly our most charming episode yet, we're celebrating the literary contributions of author, playwright, and poet A.A. Milne! Most known for creating Winnie the Pooh, Milne's work of all sorts has been cherished by generations of families and fans. Join us this week as we head off to the Hundred-Acre Woods! 

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This week, a tribute to the woman who did all she could to further equality for all and then kept going: Julia Ward Howe. Most famous for writing the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' and championing the causes of women and other marginalized groups, may we take inspiration from her and all aspire to look like a walnut. 

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Looking for some inspiration for 2022? Let Robert Louis Stevenson show you the way! This popular Scottish author took young and old readers alike through physical and mental journeys in his works, including Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, among many others! Join us for this seafaring adventure!

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In our last episode of 2021, we remember Joan Didion who revolutionized journalism as we know it, capturing the unique American experiences during the second half of the 20th century. She died on December 23 at the age of 87.