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Ali Velshi<p>Why is reading about people different from you so important? Manuel Muñoz, author of “The Consequences,” explains it in just a few words, “Once you hear a story, you can’t unhear it.” <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-the-consequences-by-manuel-munoz-230267973978" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-the-consequences-by-manuel-munoz-230267973978</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>Manuel Muñoz’s short story collection, ‘The Consequences,’ is set in the farmlands of CA, where he &amp; his family worked. It unflinchingly depicts the fragile livelihoods of immigrant families, marked by grueling labor &amp; the fear of deportation. He joins me @11aET on the <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>“It’s not just about that moment in American history, it's about an experience that has continued happening,” says Columbia Professor Bruce Robbins of John Steinbeck’s magnum opus ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ “[The characters are a] symbol of hope in the face of such adversity and such dehumanization,” adds author Emily Danforth. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-the-grapes-of-wrath-by-john-steinbeck-229679685926" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-the-grapes-of-wrath-by-john-steinbeck-229679685926</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ tells the story of human perseverance through environmental disasters, discrimination, &amp; poverty that unfortunately remains relevant today. Professor Bruce Robbins &amp; Author Emily Danforth join me @ 11a ET on <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>‘Fahrenheit 451’ seemed like “fantasy” when author Lois Lowry read it at 17. Now, she finds it “chilling.” The often (and ironically) banned classic reveals to us “different ways you could have lived, different ways society could have gone,” says Yale’s Jason Stanley. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-fahrenheit-451-by-ray-bradbury-229064261555" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-fahrenheit-451-by-ray-bradbury-229064261555</span></a></p>
"Velshi" on MSNBC<p>‘Fahrenheit 451’ seemed like “fantasy” when author Lois Lowry read it at 17. Now, she finds it “chilling.” The often (and ironically) banned classic reveals to us “different ways you could have lived, different ways society could have gone,” says Yale’s Jason Stanley. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-fahrenheit-451-by-ray-bradbury-229064261555" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-fahrenheit-451-by-ray-bradbury-229064261555</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>You can’t ban ‘Fahrenheit 451’ without making Ray Bradbury’s warning come true - when the freedom to read is attacked, we lose our ability to think critically and challenge the status quo. Join me at 11a w/ Lois Lowry for the latest <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> featuring the dystopian classic. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>A central theme in Paula Hawkins’ smash-hit “The Girl on the Train” is observing the world around you. “I genuinely think one of the reasons this book resonated is because [we all watch people] and feel like we know them even though you don’t at all,” says Hawkins. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-the-girl-on-the-train-by-paula-hawkins-227663941589" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-the-girl-on-the-train-by-paula-hawkins-227663941589</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>Paula Hawkins’ 2015 thriller ‘The Girl on the Train’ captivated readers worldwide, exploring the complex but human experiences of trauma, addiction &amp; the search for meaning.<br>How did it resonate with you? Write into mystory@velshi.com &amp; tune in Sat @11aET for the latest <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a>. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>“Books have the ability to change lives and save lives,” says librarian Amanda Jones. The backlash she faced after speaking out against book bans at her local school board inspired her book ‘That Librarian.’</p><p>“I want my students and I want everyone in my community to learn to be critical thinkers.” <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-that-librarian-stands-up-to-censorship-225847877577" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-that-librarian-stands-up-to-censorship-225847877577</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>When rumors of banning LGBTQ+ books hit the library board in a small Louisiana town, librarian Amanda Jones took action, facing death threats. For her, silence was never an option.<br>“Hell hath no fury like a librarian scorned,” she writes. Join us at 11aET for the latest <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>Why does “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda” resonate so much with readers? Author Becky Albertalli says it’s because it’s real. “I tap into feelings that were present and defining when I was in middle school, high school, college, and even adulthood.” <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-simon-vs-the-homo-sapiens-agenda-225300549987" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-simon-vs-the-homo-sapiens-agenda-225300549987</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>“The attack on books is going to get worse,” admits Maulik Pancholy, “but we have the power of community, the power of people standing up for our most vulnerable.” <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-how-maulik-pancholy-got-his-book-unbanned-224024645749" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-how-maulik-pancholy-got-his-book-unbanned-224024645749</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>The iconic Judy Blume has inspired millions of readers &amp; writers – including the latest novel from Jason Reynolds. Yet these essential books are being banned across the U.S.</p><p>Blume: “Get busy standing up and speaking out"</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-judy-blume-and-jason-reynolds-and-the-legacy-of-forever-222184005665" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-judy-blume-and-jason-reynolds-and-the-legacy-of-forever-222184005665</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>“As a society, we lose when people don't understand those who are different than them” says author George M. Johnson on the dangers of book banning. “I can’t go to every small city, but my book can.” <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/-i-can-t-go-to-every-small-city-but-my-book-can-100th-meeting-of-the-velshi-banned-book-club-220365893890" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/-i-</span><span class="invisible">can-t-go-to-every-small-city-but-my-book-can-100th-meeting-of-the-velshi-banned-book-club-220365893890</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Uglies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Uglies</span></a> is banned and celebrated for the exact same reason ➡️ “My books are all about the necessary confrontations with authority teenagers have,” says author Scott Westerfeld <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-uglies-by-scott-westerfeld-219872325772" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-uglies-by-scott-westerfeld-219872325772</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>"We've got to go to the courts."<br>A coalition of authors, students, publishers &amp; parents are taking the fight against book banning to court in FL &amp; IA. “Stories help us understand the world," says Laurie Halse Anderson. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-author-laurie-halse-anderson-and-the-coalition-fighting-book-banning-in-the-courts-219368517749" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-author-laurie-halse-anderson-and-the-coalition-fighting-book-banning-in-the-courts-219368517749</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>Season 2 of the <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> podcast is here! In episodes 1&amp;2, I discuss the dystopian novels "The Giver” by Lois Lowry and “1984" by George Orwell. Plus, I take you inside my book, “Small Acts of Courage.” Listen now wherever you get podcasts: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/vbbcs2_social" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">link.chtbl.com/vbbcs2_social</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>Why is a book like “Heroine” important? Because opioid overdoses affect millions. </p><p>“Whenever I speak on this book, someone tells me ‘this is my brother, my dad, my sister, my daughter, my cousin’,” says author Mindy McGinnis <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-heroine-by-mindy-mcginnis-218824773909" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-heroine-by-mindy-mcginnis-218824773909</span></a></p>
Ali Velshi<p>Writing 'Whale Talk,' author Chris Crutcher was inspired by children he taught. "I had to go to those kids and find out how I could teach them." <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VelshiBannedBookClub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Velshi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Velshi</span></a><br><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/velshi-banned-book-club-whale-talk-with-chris-cutcher-217922117717" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/vel</span><span class="invisible">shi-banned-book-club-whale-talk-with-chris-cutcher-217922117717</span></a></p>