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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 26 MIN

116. Melanin in YA with Melody Simpson

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This week, Melody Simpson of Melanin in YA joins Teffer to talk about her "no excuses database" of the YA publishing world. We talk about the recent surge of representation in YA, the experiences that led her to create this database, and what "no excuses" really means. The post 116. Melanin in YA with Melody Simpson appeared first on PodCavern.

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This week, Melody Simpson of Melanin in YA joins Teffer to talk about her "no excuses database" of the YA publishing world. We talk about the recent surge of representation in YA, the experiences that led her to create this database, and what "no excuses" really means.

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