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- S2 Ep. 7: Death, Deception, & Daunis Fontaine | Why We Can't Stop Talking About FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER
Join our hosts for a roundtable discussion of the instant #1 NYT bestseller FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley, a smash-hit OwnVoices YA thriller about a Native teen going undercover to root out corruption in her community. Spoilers ahead!
Content Warning for FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER: anti-Native racism, misogyny, sexual assault, emotional and physical abuse, murder and death, grief, kidnapping and drugging, drug use, meth addiction, violence, and serious injuries
1 hr 6 min - S2 Ep. 6: She's a Monster | Anti-Heroines and Women Villains in YA Lit
Join our hosts for a chat on some of our favorite monstrous women and bloodthirsty girls in young adult literature. Topics include: The difference between villains and anti-heroes; why Sharpay Evans was the real victim of the High School Musical franchise; and the intersections between "likeability," grey morality, and gender.
45 min - S2 Ep. 5: Once and Future Queen | Arthurian Retellings, Black Girl Magic, & the One and Only Bree Matthews
Join our hosts for a roundtable (pun intended) discussion of Tracy Deonn's LEGENDBORN, a new YA fantasy retelling of the King Arthur myth that takes place in modern-day North Carolina. Topics include: our favorite moments, subverting Arthurian legend, ship wars, and that killer ending. SPOILERS AHEAD!
41 min - S2 Ep. 4: Growing Pains | New Adult Books, Life After High School, & Coming-of-Age in YA Contemporary
Join our hosts as they discuss coming-of-age themes in young adult contemporary books, including topics like the "sex checklist," alternatives to college, and the ever-growing New Adult genre. Content Warning: brief discussions of sex, teen drug use, and sexual assault.
58 min - S2 Ep. 3: It Takes Two to Tango | Dual Narratives and Why We Love Them
Whether it's two characters falling in love or fighting on opposites sides of a war, we absolutely love stories told from dual POVs. But what makes them so great? Join our hosts to find out as they chat about some of their favorite dual narratives in YA and children's lit.
1 hr - S2 Ep. 2: It's All About the Yearning | The Best (and Worst) Romance Tropes
Love is in the air! Okay, maybe that's a bit too much, but with Valentine's Day on the horizon, join our hosts as they discuss their favorite (and least favorite) romance tropes in YA lit. From the controversial love triangle to the angst-filled enemies-to-lovers, there's plenty of swoonworthy goodness to enjoy.
CW: Discussions of bullying and emotional abuse
55 min - S2 Ep. 1: New Year, New TBR | Books We're Collectively Longing for in 2021
Hello listeners, and welcome to the season two premiere of the Pine Reads Podcast! Join our hosts Wendy, Jackie, and Hannah as they chat about their most anticipated kidlit reads of 2021. From epic YA fantasy to swoon-worthy romances, there are plenty of fantastic titles we can't wait to dive into this year.
37 min - S1 Ep. 12: Wrapping Up Season 1 | The Books of YA Past, Present, and Yet to Come
Join us as we look back at Season 1 and the year of 2020. We discuss our favorite YA books of the year, our favorite episodes, upcoming books we're excited for, what we'd like to see more of in YA literature, and a sneak peek of Season 2. Thank you for joining us this season, and we can't wait to see you again in early 2021!
Episode Cast: Jon Kresal, Wendy Waltrip, Hannah Miller
28 min - S1 Ep. 11: Art School, Catfishing, and Love Triangles...Oh My! | Discussing FELIX EVER AFTER by Kacen Callender
In this episode, we talk about Kacen Callender's latest YA contemporary novel, FELIX EVER AFTER. Topics include: the complexity of identity, why we love complicated queer teens, the recurring theme of love, the reality of art school, and more. Join us for a fun chat about this fantastic book!
Content Warnings for the Book: Strong language, transphobia, a character’s dead name and photos from before their transition being shared publicly without their consent, bullying, and cyberbullying
Episode Cast: Wendy Waltrip, Jackie Balbastro, Hannah Miller
Trans Women of Color Collective Community Fund: https://www.twocc.us/donate/
Marsha P. Johnson Institute Donations: https://marshap.org/donate/
Transgender Law Center Donations: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/donate
52 min - S1 Ep. 10: Speculative Indigenous Voices | ELATSOE and RACE TO THE SUN
In this episode, we discuss ELATSOE written by Darcie Little Badger and illustrated by Rovina Cai, as well as RACE TO THE SUN by Rebecca Roanhorse. Topics include: our thoughts about the books, how both stories operate within the speculative fiction genre, how indigenous cultures influence these books, and more. Join us for a great discussion!
Content Warnings for the Books: Kidnapping, mentioned loss of a parent, mentions of racism (RACE TO THE SUN); Murder of a loved one, racism (ELATSOE)
Episode Cast: Jon Kresal, Wendy Waltrip, Jackie Balbastro, Hannah Miller
Link to the COVID-19 relief funds: https://www.firstnations.org/covid-19-emergency-response-fund/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzbv7BRDIARIsAM-A6-0noX2OUwmOKO0qMQ7g6ke3MXj194SOiHodc3F4rJmFOYW2n3GMxTEaAoZ8EALw_wcB
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About Turn the Page!
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Come turn the pages with us! Pine Reads Review is an online children's and young adult literature publication based at the University of Arizona and run by our wonderful staff of undergraduate…
students. We are committed to showcasing a combination of debut, diverse and established authors. Listen to our podcast, Turn the Page, for the latest news in children's and young adult publishing, from reviews of the newest releases to topic-specific episodes. Visit our official site: https://www.pinereadsreview.com/.