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Do women write more banned books?

Jan 9, 2026
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  • Author Shannon Hale, joined by Adam Grant and his daughter Joanna, discusses how books teach empathy and shape children's understanding
  • The conversation explores how stories either reinforce or dismantle gender stereotypes that children internalize early in development
  • They address declining leisure reading habits and brainstorm strategies to engage new readers and sustain student interest in literature

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