Author Talk: “Mascots” with Traci Sorell

What if a school’s mascot is seen as insensitive or even racist by some, but not by everyone? In this episode, Odia interviews best-selling author and Cherokee Nation citizen Traci Sorell about her compelling middle-grade novel “Mascots,” in which she tackles the hot-button issue of using Native American mascots in schools with fellow BIPOC author, Charles Waters. Traci also shares more about her other inclusive, award-winning fiction and nonfiction books for young people and resources for using them in the classroom. GIVEAWAY: To enter for a chance to win one of five copies of “Mascots,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Mascot giveaway” by September 13. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: "Mascots" discussion guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/659d88820c6e5740c72326e7/t/65a06845984a605918c630d3/1705011270129/mascot-discussion-guide.pdf Traci’s classroom and activity guides: https://www.tracisorell.com/resources Podcast website: www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en