Black in the Stacks
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Black in the Stacks explores the inspiring stories of African American librarians, authors, and advocates and more.
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The podcast delves into themes such as Black librarianship, literary advocacy, and personal narratives, with instances like the inaugural episode featuring Tracie D. Hall discussing her impact on the American Library Association, and future episodes promising discussions on the evolution of library sciences and cultural representation in literature.
Black in the Stacks explores the inspiring stories of librarians, authors, advocates and more from the African American and African diaspora, hosted by multi-award winning librarian, Marquita Gooch.
What happens when the stories we read fail to reflect the skin we live in? On this episode of Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is Kept, we explore the vital necessity of representation in literacy and the journey of navigating the world with a rare condition.
Marquita chats with Megan Cauthen, the founder of The Golden Impact and author of the children’s book Nellie & Ollie: A Friend Like Me. Megan shares her firsthand perspective on growing up with albinism and how her personal history inspired her to write for the next generation.
We discuss:
-The transition from lived experience to the written word.
-Why diverse characters are essential for childhood development.
-The reality of life with albinism and the power of reclaiming your own narrative.
Megan believes that our differences are our greatest strengths. This conversation is an honest look at how we can use storytelling to foster confidence and intentional growth.
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