Unban Coolies
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Unban Coolies is a arts podcast hosted by Christopher Lau. It has 94 episodes, with the latest published November 2025.
Unban Coolies advocates for artists and authors facing censorship, amid a surge in book bans, with librarians in the middle of the crossfire. Host Christopher Lau leads interviews with acclaimed authors and rockstar librarians, illuminating the dangers of book banning. Lau ensures each episode is filled with intriguing and thoughtful questions, guiding the conversations. Together, we champion diverse voices, ensuring our literary landscape mirrors the richness of human experiences. Brace yourself for inspiring narratives and boundless love for literature.
arts ·en ·94 episodes
They Tried to BAN Her, But She SOLD Out
A Long Walk to $4 Million
Why Are They So Afraid Of This Book? | Maia Kobabe
The Book They’re Trying to Ban: Mike Curato on Flamer
Openness Over Empathy — Jason Reynolds on Friendship
Surviving Fatwas, Camps, and Critics: Daniel Nayeri Speaks Out
Pocket-Sized Wisdom: Katherine Applegate on Love, Loss & Second Chances
Jack Gantos: Crime, Consequences, and a Newbery Comeback
A Lie on the Page, A Truth in the Heart: Jacqueline Woodson Speaks
Bud, Not Buddy… and Definitely Not Buick - Christopher Paul Curtis
Malcolm X in 2025 - Dr Ibram X. Kendi on Why His Voice Still Echoes
She Didn't See Her Family in History Books — So Cynthia Kadohata Wrote Their Story
Mindy McGinnis: They Banned HEROINE for Glorifying Drugs — But It’s a Lifeline
Elana K. Arnold | Writing Without Apology: Power, Censorship & Girlhood
What is Lost When Books Are Banned? - Ashley Hope Pérez
Stories Are How We Preserve Memory and Identity - Donna Barba Higuera
Mychal Threets’ Journey from Shelving Books to Social Media Star
Writing Through Darkness & Rebellion w Ryan Graudin
Barbara Dee: Writing Stories That Matter #books
Why Hiding the Truth Harms Youth: Bestseller- Chris Crutcher
I Make Great Lemonade: Twice Winner of Printz Award- A.S. King
From Forgotten to Freewater: Amina Luqman-Dawson on the Story Schools Don’t Teach
(PODCAST) National Ambassador Meg Medina on Empowering Readers #authorinterviews
Erin Entrada Kelly: The Universe of Stories Behind the Awards
Master Genre: Paul Fleischman Writes It All
‘Crank’-ing Out the Truth: Ellen Hopkins on Bans and Saving Lives
From the Court to the Newbery Stage: Matt de la Peña on Mexican Whiteboy
Rita Williams-Garcia on Storytelling, Black Panthers, and Writing History
From Diplomat to Bestseller: Graci Kim on the Magic of Korean Mythology
From Esperanza Rising to Echo: Pam Muñoz Ryan on her Literary Legacy
Queer Nation: Inside Harvard’s Groundbreaking Course
Storyweaving the Future of Native American Literature with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Unveiling Cynthia Voigt: A Rare Conversation with the Literary Legend
A FEED for Thought: MT Anderson on His Accidental Prophecy
Discover the Magic of Words with Its Founder: Ann B. Friedman
From Page to Stage: Gregory Maguire’s WICKED
Jerry Spinelli’s Newbery Medal Secrets
Folktales & Legends w Eric A. Kimmel
Make America Healthy Again w author of 2nd most banned book in the country #jonathanevison #books
ALA President’s Vision for Inclusive Libraries
Unlocking Imagination Brick by Brick, Autism Advocate, Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Mythbusters with Kate Messner
Organized Chaos
From Christmas Trees to Newbery Glory
Bone-chillingly Good: Jeff Smith's Journey to Graphic Novel Greatness
ACLU Head: Championing the Freedom to Read! #bannedbooks
From Doodles to Caldecott Medals
The Fight to be Seen - Rex Ogle
Rhino Horns and Fingernails: John Rocco's Exploration as a NY Times Bestselling Author/Illustrator
The Most Important Writer of the 20th Century: Lois Lowry
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