Watch This: Author Jodi Picoult Talks about the Problem with Book Bans.

Jul 13, 2023 | Book Bans, Easy A

Some of our favorite authors are getting banned, and it’s usually for very questionable reasons. Check out our conversation with best selling author, Jodi Picoult as she shares how one parent had 20 of her books banned in one county.

If you want to hear more of our conversation with Jodi, listen to her full interview on our podcast, The Suburban Women Problem. You can also listen anywhere you get your podcasts.

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