Episode Details

In this episode Karen sits down with Ellen Hopkins, New York TImes bestselling young adult author and the most banned author in the United States. Ellen discusses the epidemic of book bans and the larger movement to weaken the public school education system.

She emphasizes the importance of a solid public school education and the need for enough teachers to teach five days a week. Hopkins also talks about her own experiences as a banned author and the efforts to remove her books from schools in Utah.

She encourages writers to tell stories that matter to them and not to self-censor. Hopkins looks forward to connecting with young people during her upcoming book tour.

Episode Key Takeaways:

• Book bans are part of a larger movement to weaken the public school education system.
• A solid public school education is important, and there should be enough teachers to teach five days a week.
• Writers should tell stories that matter to them and not self-censor.
• Connecting with young people during school visits is a rewarding and inspiring experience for authors.

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