EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 1H
206. Banned Books Series: Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison
from Madness Cafe · host Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos
Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Originally published in 2018, Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison is a novel that focuses on the life and self-discovery of Mike Munoz, a young working class Mexican American man. In 2022, the American Library Association reported that Lawn Boy was the 7th-most-banned book in the country that year due to LGBTQ+ content and sexually explicit content. Evison touched on several themes in this book. Tune in to hear our thoughts about the book.Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at [email protected] the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!
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Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode! Originally published in 2018, Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison is a novel that focuses on the life and self-discovery of Mike Munoz, a young working class Mexican American man. In 2022, the American Library Association reported that Lawn Boy was the 7th-most-banned book in the country that year due to LGBTQ+ content and sexually explicit content. Evison touched on several themes in this book. Tune in to hear our thoughts ab...
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206. Banned Books Series: Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison
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