Books Under Fire

Published: June 5, 2024, 7:01 p.m.

b'Book banning is hitting libraries across America, and many of the titles being banned or challenged are fantasy books or graphic novels \\u2013 especially LGBTQ content. Malinda Lo has been tracking how her work is being targeted, like her novel Ash which is a queer reimagining of Cinderella. I talk with Malinda about how she\\u2019s been tracking the attacks on her work and fighting back. Plus, we hear a version of my 2018 episode Fahrenheit 451 Still Burns featuring Neil Gaiman, whose work is currently banned in several states.\\xa0\\nGo to incogni.com/imaginary and use the code IMAGINARY to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'