In this episode, we’re diving into how young adult literature, once criticized for not being diverse enough, has now become the place where representation and diversity are (mostly) thriving.

Unabridged is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Democracy demands wisdom.

In this episode, we’re diving into how young adult literature, once criticized for not being diverse enough, has now become the place where representation and diversity are (mostly) thriving. Unabridged is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Democracy demands wisdom.

The Importance of Diverse Young Adult Fiction with Mark Oshiro

Welcome to It’s Lit! [Unabridged], the sister podcast to the popular YouTube series It’s Lit!. Hosted by Princess Weekes, this 10-episode podcast spinoff will feature lively conversations with noted authors about their work, discussions about influential novels, and issues related to books and literature. It’s Lit! [Unabridged] delivers the conversations you want to have during your book club, but without having to actually sign up for one.

Credits:

Host, Writer + Producer - Princess Weekes

Executive Producer - Amanda Fox

Coordinating Producers - Stephanie Noone, Thomas Fernandes

Sound Edit + Mix - Crutch Phrase Studio

Fact Checker - Yvonne McGreevy

Music provided by APM

For PBS:

Executive in Charge: Maribel Lopez

Director of Programming: Gabrielle Ewing

The It’s Lit Podcast has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

It’s Lit! [Unabridged] is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.

© 2022 PBS. All rights reserved.

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Welcome to It’s Lit! [Unabridged], the sister podcast to the popular YouTube series It’s Lit!. Hosted by Princess Weekes, this 10-episode podcast spinoff will feature lively conversations with noted authors about their work, discussions about influential novels, and issues related to books and literature. It’s Lit! [Unabridged] delivers the conversations you want to have during your book club, but without having to actually sign up for one. Credits: Host, Writer + Producer - Princess Weekes Executive Producer - Amanda Fox Coordinating Producers - Stephanie Noone, Thomas Fernandes Sound Edit + Mix - Crutch Phrase Studio Fact Checker - Yvonne McGreevy Music provided by APM For PBS: Executive in Charge: Maribel Lopez Director of Programming: Gabrielle Ewing The It’s Lit Podcast has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. It’s Lit! [Unabridged] is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. © 2022 PBS. All rights reserved.

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