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This is the second episode in a series on fairy tales and Disney Princesses. This week I’m talking all about that day-dreaming, dainty-footed Cinderella! I discuss the ancient history of the Cinderella story, why dreams are more powerful than hopes, and if Cinderella is actually our unsung feminist heroine.

As always, a full transcription of this episode is linked here on my website, as well as a list of sources and links that I used in my research.

This month’s book club pick is Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao! It’s an East Asian fantasy reimagining of Snow White, and I’ll be discussing it on Monday the 31st of August.

Interested in more Disney Princess / fairy tale content? Listen to last week’s episode on Snow White here, or hear me read The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen for you here.

This is the first episode in a series on fairy tales and Disney Princesses. This week I’m talking about everyone’s favourite unpaid housekeeper, Snow White. I discuss the history of the Walt Disney Company, Snow White’s positive attitude, and why the Evil Queen might not be as evil as you think. This whole episode is basically a feminist rant, so buckle up, kids!

As always, a full transcription of this episode is linked here on my website, as well as a list of resources I used in my research.

This month’s book club pick is Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao! It’s an East Asian fantasy reimagining of Snow White, and I’ll be discussing it on Monday the 31st of August.

Welcome back to The Community Library! Another month spent in lockdown … how’s everyone feeling? My mood’s been a bit all over the place, but this week I’m talking about all the things that have made me happy this past month. I talk about some 5 star reads, my favourite songs from Taylor Swift’s new album, and how I’m trying to create more art for myself. I also mention what you folks have been loving this month! Sending love and positivity all the way from Australia – I hope you enjoy.

This month’s book club pick is Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao. It’s an East Asian fantasy reimagining of Snow White, and I’ll be discussing it on Monday the 31st of August.

Visit my website here for a full transcription of the episode, plus links to all the awesome things I talked about in the episode!

Welcome back to The Community Library! This week, feminist extraordinaire Bonnie and I are discussing Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. We chat about midwifery, toxic masculinity, and why teenage girls are the most poetic beings on earth. We hope you enjoy!

Visit my website here for extra notes, resources, and a full transcription of this episode

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Welcome back to The Community Library! This week, feminist extraordinaire Bonnie and I are discussing Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. We chat about midwifery, toxic masculinity, and why teenage girls are the most poetic beings on earth. We hope you enjoy!

Visit my blog here for extra notes, resources, and a full transcription of this episode

Follow Bonnie on Instagram here

Welcome back to The Community Library! Since Melbourne is still in lockdown, and I have nothing better to do, I decided to read one Shakespearean sonnet every day for twenty-two days. And then … I wrote my own. Want to find out how it went? Listen now! Hope you enjoy x

The book club pick for this month is Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, and we will be discussing this on the podcast on the 26th of July – exactly one week from today!

Visit my website here for extra notes, resources, and a full transcription of this episode

Another episode on Shakespeare: “He’s Not Bad At Writing”: Thoughts on Shakespeare with Laurence

Black Lives Matter resources

Aboriginal Lives Matter resources

Welcome back to The Community Library! It’s been a rough week for Melbourne (where I live), so this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about things that make me happy. I’ve been baking, knitting, and watching lots of Masterchef. So, in the spirit of staying positive, today I’m going to review three books I recently read and loved: Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown, The Children’s Book by A. S. Byatt, and Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I hope you enjoy!

The book club pick for this month is Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, and we will be discussing this on the podcast on the 26th of July – exactly two weeks away! Please read along with us so you can join in on the discussion!

Visit my website here for a full transcription of this episode

Hello and welcome back to The Community Library! In light of J. K. Rowling’s recent transphobic comments, this week I’m tackling a big question: can we separate the art from the artist?

This episode is not a discussion or “debate” on trans rights. A person’s right to live their life as their truest self is not a debate, it is a human right. This episode is a discussion on what we do when the creator of something we love reveals their values are in conflict with our own.

Please visit my website here for a transcription of this episode, plus a full list of references, resources, and extra reading on this topic!

Welcome back to The Community Library. This week Kali, Maija and I are bringing you a very special bonus episode all about … [drumroll please] Twilight by Stephenie Meyer! With the impending release of Midnight Sun, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and do a deep analysis of our problematic fave. We discuss Bella and Edward’s toxic relationship, provide a feminist reading of the text, and we answer the most important question: team Edward or team Jacob? Hope you enjoy!

Visit my website here to access extra links and resources, plus a full transcription of the episode.

Resources for Justice for George Floyd and to support the Black Lives Matter movement here

Welcome back to The Community Library! Today’s episode is part 2 of our discussion of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez! Kali and I jumped right back in, talking about the banana company, the unreliability of memory, and that mind-blowing ending. Enjoy!

Listen to part 1: One Hundred Years of Technical Difficulties with Kali (pt.1)

Click the link here to access a full transcription of this episode.

This Sunday, on the 31st of May, I am releasing a very special bonus episode. Listen to the episode for another clue as to what we’ll be talking about!

Follow Kali on Instagram here for some fabulous isolation content.