Liberation is Lit Podcast

Welcome to the Liberation is Lit podcast, where the power of storytelling meets the force of social change! In this podcast, we believe in the profound impact of stories – stories that amplify voices, challenge norms, and foster understanding. Whether you're a literature enthusiast, an advocate for social justice, or simply someone who believes in the transformative power of stories, you're in the right place. Tune in, and let's embark on a journey together – one where every story has the potential to change the world.

Liberation is Lit Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Tayler Simon, with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tayler Simon hosts Liberation is Lit Podcast, a arts show with 75 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Empathy and Pride (with Edward Dennis)

  Oct 1, 202620 minS5

  In this episode, we welcome artist and author Edward Dennis to discuss his children’s books celebrating Mexican and Latine culture and building empathy. Dennis shares how, while teaching special education at a mostly Hispanic school, current events and students’ questions led him to search for books explaining immigration experiences—only to find none—so he quit teaching to write them. We talk about how children’s literature can counter warped narratives, support critical thinking amid censorship debates, and help kids see intrinsic human value. Dennis also previews upcoming projects, including a middle-grade graphic novel, and advises listeners to persist despite rejection and hardship. Edward’s Books The Boy From Mexico The Boy From Mexico Becomes a Farm Worker The Boy From Mexico Becomes a U.S. Citizen The Super Awesome Activity Book for Kids: Exploring Diversity with Bilingual Drawing, Coloring, Games and Literacy Where to Find Edward Instagram https://www.artofedwarddennis.com/ Timeline 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:36 Why He Writes 01:54 Building Cultural Pride 03:11 Activity Book Breakdown 04:32 Kids Books and Empathy 06:47 Staying Grounded 10:39 New Projects Ahead 13:25 Advice to Changemakers 16:55 What He’s Reading 18:25 Where to Find Him Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.

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  Episode #2

  Branching Outward to Community (with Riley Danvers)

  Sep 24, 202622 minS5

  In this episode, we talk with poet and author Riley Danvers about writing, identity, and Riley’s new poetry collection, Arborism of Branching: Sonnets for Post-Divorce Photosynthesis. Riley shares how reading and nature inspire their work, beginning with a childhood love of haiku, and explains how the book’s sonnets chronicle a year after leaving an abusive marriage, moving through seasons as metaphors for shedding, searching, and self-actualization. We discuss the vulnerability of writing trauma, the importance of grounding through reading and community, and poetry recommendations. Riley urges artists to create as an act of resistance, sharing work widely. Riley’s Books Arborism of Branching Even the Air, Too Heavy Other Books Mentioned No Language is Neutral by Dionne Brand Fierce Departures by Dionne Brand Surge by Etel Adnan Night by Etel Adnan Revelated by Matt Hart Fierce Fairytales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul by Nikita Gill Hekate: The Witch by Nikita Gill Styx: The River by Nikita Gill Where to Find Riley Instagram Threads www.writingasajourney.com Timeline 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:45 Riley’s Writing Origins 03:16 Arborism of Branching Overview 04:40 Seasons of Healing 06:24 Identity After Abuse 09:49 Staying Grounded as a Writer 12:22 Recent Reads and Poetry Recs 14:51 What’s Next Feminist Rage Manuscript 17:50 Advice Artists as Resistance 20:44 Where to Find Riley Closing Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.

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  Stories to Understand the World (with Susanne Kuhlendahl)

  Sep 17, 202613 minS5

  In this episode, we welcome German graphic artist and writer Susanne Kulendahl to discuss her graphic adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando. Kulendahl shares her path from studying visual arts and illustrating calendars and children’s books to creating graphic novels. She explains how a publisher’s Virginia Woolf biography project led her to read Woolf’s work, with Orlando becoming her favorite, and describes translating the novel into images. We discuss how Orlando treats gender change as natural, Woolf’s ironic tone, and why the story remains relevant today. Susanne’s Books Orlando: A Graphic Novel Adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Queer Classic Death in Venice: According to Thomas Mann Where to Find Susanne https://susanne-kuhlendahl.de/ Instagram Timeline 00:00 Welcome to Liberation is Lit 00:20 Meet Susanne Kulendahl 00:56 Why Graphic Classics Work 01:24 Susanne’s Creator Journey 02:34 Finding Virginia Woolf 03:43 Adapting Orlando in Images 04:57 Reading as Inner Cinema 06:22 Storytelling and Social Change 08:52 Favorite Scenes to Draw 09:51 What She’s Reading Now 10:30 Staying Grounded as an Artist 11:50 Where to Find Susanne Online 12:24 Podcast Wrap Up and Farewell Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.

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  Episode #18

  This is How You Love Her (with Traci Saulsberry)

  May 28, 202621 minS4

  <p>In this episode, we welcome author and publicist Traci Saulsberry to discuss her upcoming book, This Is How You Love Her. Saulsberry shares her long-held desire to write, her career in publicity including working at NBC, and how leaving corporate prompted questions of identity that led her back to writing. She describes a non-traditional publishing journey that began with a LinkedIn message to a publishing president and evolved into a book deal and a “meta” narrative that shows her finding herself while writing about self-love. The book releases in August, so pre-order today!</p><p><b>Traci’s Book</b></p>...

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  Episode #17

  Making It Over the Tobin Bridge (with Charity Collier)

  May 14, 202621 minS4

  <p>In this episode, we welcome debut novelist Charity Collier to discuss her journey to becoming an author, from journaling and overcoming dyslexia-related discouragement to gaining confidence with her writing. Charity shares the inspiration and symbolism behind her romance novel, Making It Over the Tobin Bridge, rooted in Boston’s North Shore/South Shore culture and the bridge’s meaning as a personal crossing. We explore how romance can be powerful and subversive, emphasizing self-love, empowerment, and platonic love alongside romantic relationships. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Charity’s Book</b></p><p>Making It Over the Tobin Bridge</p><p><b...

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