All content for librarypunk is the property of librarypunk and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
This week we’re talking with the editors of the new book Censorship is a Drag. We talk about putting yourself on the line, personal and professional risks, and reacting to the latest administration’s onslaught against queer people.
Order Censorship is a Drag here: https://litwinbooks.com/books/censorship-is-a-drag/
Media mentioned
The Joy of Gay Sex: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-joy-of-gay-sex-charles-silversteinfelice-picano
Sara Ahmed’s works
The Feminist Killjoy Handbook: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sara-ahmed/the-feminist-killjoy-handbook/9781541603752/?lens=seal-press
Bri Watson join Homosaurus call: https://bsky.app/profile/brimwats.com/post/3lkvvyv4szk2w
Form for Homosaurus: https://forms.gle/tADEnq9qPYk3e5eE6
Fairhope Public Library story: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/24/alabama-fairhope-public-library-book-bans
Indigenous metadata projects to look into:
Maori: https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/nga-upoko-tukutuku
Others: https://guides.library.ubc.ca/Indiglibrarianship/knowledgeorganizations
Transcript: https://pastecode.io/s/r8istne2
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/zzEpV9QEAG