The recent wave of book bans and other censorship attempts have threatened democracy, restricting access and the rights of many readers. In Episode 87, Call Number looks at how libraries and library workers are on the front lines defending intellectual freedom. First, American Libraries Associate Editor and Call Number host Diana Panuncial speaks with Peter Coyl, immediate past president of the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and director and CEO of Sacramento (Calif.) Public Library. They talk about FTRF’s recent work in support of intellectual freedom and library workers. They’re joined by Sukrit Goswami, current president of FTRF and director at Haverford (Penn.) Free Township Library, who shares his presidential goals. Then, American Libraries Associate Editor Megan Bennett talks with Martha Hickson, media specialist at North Hunterdon High School in Annandale, New Jersey. They discuss Hickson’s efforts to fight book bans and protect children’s right to read, including recruiting the help of author David Levithan, despite the personal attacks she has faced from community members. And finally, Kim Crutcher, a licensed mental health counselor who was onsite at ALA’s 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibition’s Community of Care room, offers a special guided meditation—a good reminder for all to prioritize our wellbeing.

Rebroadcast of Episode 87: Protecting the Right to Read

Episode 39.5: Join Crewmembers Tim and Elissa as they sit down with Jinwoo Chong the author of Flux to discuss the book, culture and influences, writing, and the importance of having a community.

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Author Shot: Jinwoo Chong

Hear about Moomba, Australia's largest community festival, rooftop greening, risky playgrounds and thriving business sectors in this edition of Melbourne Magazine.

This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility.

Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Greening more city rooftops across Melbourne

Episode 42: It's time for a showdown. Join the Crew as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky Trilogy. Thank goodness the ship isn't powered by shadow magic, or is it?

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Songs to put Your Kraken to Sleep

On this episode, we take a deep dive into a local nonprofit educational organization, SAY SI. This program is designed exclusively to cater to young students interested in the arts, mostly film and media related. Join us as Jared sits down and interviews Alex Ramirez, an educator for Say Si and Grace Goen, an alum of the organization. Both give their prospective takes on the benefits that something like Say Si gives to the community. This is a prime look at the film world from the eyes of educational organizations. You do not want to miss this insightful interview!

Get to know Alex and Grace:
Alex Ramirez:	Personal Instagram: @alexrmrz2; Say Si Instagram:	@saysi_sa
Grace Goen: Project Instagram: @flowergivermovie; Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flowergiver?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c6e5d056-7f71-40d7-beeb-e087586f0ce3
Personal Instagram and Linktree:	@gracegoen; Website:	gracegoen.com


Film Virtuosity - Say What? Say Si!

Episode 43: Throw on some Talking Heads or adorn yourself in doll heads and meet the crew in Tabula Rasa, a futuristic Las Vegas on steroids as we team up with Zoey Ashe to both demean and defeat a roid raging ultra-male named Molech.

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Mansplaining Toxic Masculinity

Episode 44: Meeting "the one." Something most feeling, sentient creatures long for. We all want to be able to tell a great story about how we met our life partners. Even if they are time travelling assassins attempting to undo your entire existence, you can't really help who you love right? Join the crew as they break the wax seal on Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone's This Is How You Lose the Time War.

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Just the Right Level of Pretentious

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine.

This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility.

Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

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Episode 45: Grab your dearest pig, bottle up your blue lightning and gear up to do some black ops in the world of BRZRKR! Join the crew as they explore the world created by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville. It's dark and philosophical fantasy at its best.

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Why Do I Keep Egging in Other Places?

Call Number is the popular podcast series from American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association. Each month, your host and American Libraries Associate Editor Diana Panuncial will be your guide to conversations with librarians, authors, thinkers, and scholars about topics from the library world and beyond.

Rebroadcast of Episode 87: Protecting the Right to Read

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