Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe

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Were the Kids Alright?

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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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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!

Books

Arts

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Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe

Were the Kids Alright?

1 hour 4 minutes 19 seconds

4 years ago

Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe

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 is the ACTUAL WORST. We also talk about ALL CAPS versus italics BECAUSE THIS BOOK LIKES TO SHOUT.

CW: Racism, European stereotyping, discussion of slurs (for Romani and queer people), discussion of homophobia and body image, objectification, sexual harassment, mental illness as a punchline, and finally a young, culturally-ignorant protagonist.

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Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner

Outro: Good Vibes by MBB