Elana K. Arnold | Writing Without Apology: Power, Censorship & Girlhood

Elana K. Arnold is one of the boldest voices in young adult literature today. Her award-winning books — Damsel, Red Hood, What Girls Are Made Of, and more — tackle power, consent, and girlhood with unflinching honesty. But with that truth-telling comes backlash. Her stories have earned national honors—and been pulled from shelves.In this powerful and personal interview, Elana reflects on the experiences that shaped her voice, the emotional weight of censorship, and why she keeps writing for readers who need her stories most.🎙 What we cover in this interview:How her upbringing shaped her voice as a writerThe emotional toll of seeing her books bannedHer hopes for young readers and their right to chooseThe courage it takes to write truthfullyWhat shifts when writing for younger kids vs. teens📚 Learn more about Elana K. Arnold: https://elanakarnold.com/✨ Subscribe for more interviews with banned and award-winning authors who are reshaping the literary world.#ElanaKArnold #BannedBooks #UnbanCoolies #YAfiction #RedHood #Damsel #WhatGirlsAreMadeOf #Censorship #FreedomToRead #AuthorInterview #BookBanning #GirlhoodInFiction