Episode 15 Celebrate Pride! Mixdown
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Celebrate Pride Month with a fantastically fun interview with R. Eric Thomas (1:33) where he reveals how his writing creates “community on the page;” how a scene in the play Cyrano de Bergerac helps him write jokes; and why he thinks Ed Sheeran should be in jail. Learn about the upcoming Meet the Author event featuring R. Eric Thomas at the Elkridge Branch on June 15th (37:25) and in the spirit of the month, our team shares their favorite media choices (38:34) from webtoons, to Netflix shows, to graphic novels(38:34). Check out the show notes for links to regional Pride Events so you can join in the celebration all month long! Finally, listen to our Bonus Segment where Mr. Thomas shares which movie and tv shows he thinks have the best writing (42:47). Meet the Author Event details and register here: https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-author-r-eric-thomas-person Show Notes: Interview Segment Links Here For It, or How to Save Your Soul in America https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=1054047 Reclaiming her Time: the Power of Maxine Waters http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1199334580 Is It Legal For Ed Sheeran To Dress Like This In Front Of Beyoncé? https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a25398297/ed-sheeran-beyonce-global-summit/ Cyrano de Bergerac https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=3&cn=63964 Howard County Library System databases feature access to “The Afro” a weekly Baltimore newspaper that was the most widely circulated African American paper on the Atlantic coast. Use our Research Tools, click on “Magazines & Newspapers,” and click on “Baltimore Afro-American Archives (1893 – 1988).” You will need your library card and pin number. Media Recommendations Heartstopper Webcomic: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/heartstopper/list?title_no=329660&page=1 https://heartstoppercomic.tumblr.com/ Heartstopper Graphic Novel: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/Mobile/Search/Title/1.5.1.1224673 Heartstopper TV Show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81059939 The Magic Fish: https://polaris.hclibrary.org/Mobile/Search/Title/1.5.1.1122542 Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin: https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/castle-swimmer/post-s2-filler-episode-3/viewer?title_no=1499&episode_no=137 Pride Events Links Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival - June 4th, 12pm - 5pm Old Ellicott City Pride - June 4th and 5th, all day https://www.baltimorepride.org https://www.capitalpride.org www.visitmaryland.org/list/maryland-pride-events
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