Libraries are truly radical places, friends.

In this episode, Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast welcomes librarian Ariel Kleber for an energizing and inspiring discussion centering around all things libraries. Together, we'll explore what the spines of Hardy Boys books offer potential readers, talk about "books for boys," establish what it means to be a librarian, and learn about just how many factors go into making a book recommendation (spoiler alert: there are a lot).

And, since Kyra and Ariel can talk about the Hardy Boys and libraries *forever,* there’s a part two of this episode featuring even more radical librarian-ism to look forward to.

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Ariel Kleber is a librarian, writer, and passionate advocate for literacy, diversity & representation, and fun in literature. She can be found on Instagram at @misskleber.

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The original theme music for Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast was composed by Geoff Li (https://www.geoffli.com/).

Sleuth Studies is grateful for the support of Volunteer Alberta, the GLOCAL Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and the Government of Canada.

Welcome to Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast!

Join your host, Kyra Droog, in this introductory episode to learn more about all the fascinating mysteries heading your way.

With Frank and Joe Hardy (and their friends, of course!) as your guides, Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast will explore everything from the publishing industry and television to book banning and Canadiana.

Did you know that the Hardy Boys were banned in the 1950s,decreed as dangerous to children as alcohol and narcotics? Did you know that the original Franklin W. Dixon (spoiler alert: there's more than one) was Canadian—which directly impacted every aspect of Frank and Joe's existence? Didyou know that two publishing companies own separate rights to the Hardy Boys? With the support of special guests, we will explore these and so much more. 

Friends, grab your handy magnifying glasses.

It's time for Sleuth Studies: The Hardy Boys Podcast.