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Were the Kids Alright?

Were the Kids Alright?

Two friends reread and discuss books from their childhoods! Join Jacqueline and Sophie as they take a critical eye to the books that they loved as children. Read along or don't - it's up to you!

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In this bonus episode of Were the Kids Alright, Sophie discusses Kalynn Bayron's YA book, Cinderella Is Dead. This episode was originally recorded in February which is why Bud, Not Buddy is mentioned as the most recent release.

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This week, we read Ruby Redfort, Look Into My Eyes by Lauren Child. We discuss what it takes to write a book-within-a-book, Lauren Child’s Clarice Bean problem, Ruby’s unnecessary sassiness, and how suspicious it is that a supposedly-good non-governm... more

This "week" we read Divergent, by Veronica Roth. This is the second part of our discussion, where we discuss characters and fanfiction takes and give our final assessments of the book.

Content Warnings: Suicide, racism, sexual assault, domestic vio... more

This “week” we read Divergent by Veronica Roth. This is the first part of our discussion, where we discuss story structure, the worldbuilding of the factions, and general what-makes-humanity-what-it-is stuff. Whether you hated or loved Divergent, you... more

Hey y'all! We recorded a bonus episode of us taking Divergent faction quizzes. Our official episode on Divergent will be out soon. Hope you enjoy!

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This week, we read Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe by Jane Harrington. We discuss realism in portraying (and not overtly critiquing) cultural ignorance, self-confidence during puberty, and why the Star Trek-loving Gorkon ... more

This “week” we read Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. And we had a special guest! We discussed fairy tale retellings, fantasy languages, and the Disney movie adaptation of this book that really should have just been its own thing.

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This week, we read Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka. We discuss the book’s portrayal of culture shock, how unrealistic violin airplaying is, and when parents should let their kid quit a musical instrument.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Reviewing what was read as a child now your adult

    Books from childhood, re-read and reviewed by a couple of young adults. Interesting books and a great discussion between the host. Viewpoints that range and challenge you - well worth the time.

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    United States5 years ago

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