In this episode of Reforming Nerdom, Jordan and Nate are joined by special guest Pootie to dive into James Islington’s The Will of the Many. We start off spoiler-free—discussing what makes this book such a standout in modern fantasy, its world-building, characters, and themes of hierarchy, power, and hidden truth. But be warned! Partway through the episode, we flip the switch and go full spoiler mode—so if you haven’t finished the book yet, listen until we give you the clear warning to stop. ...
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In this episode of Reforming Nerdom, Jordan and Nate are joined by special guest Pootie to dive into James Islington’s The Will of the Many. We start off spoiler-free—discussing what makes this book such a standout in modern fantasy, its world-building, characters, and themes of hierarchy, power, and hidden truth. But be warned! Partway through the episode, we flip the switch and go full spoiler mode—so if you haven’t finished the book yet, listen until we give you the clear warning to stop. ...
The Power and Purpose of Children’s Literature | Reforming Nerdom - Ep 33
Reforming Nerdom Podcast
1 hour 9 minutes
4 months ago
The Power and Purpose of Children’s Literature | Reforming Nerdom - Ep 33
In this episode, Ben and Nate dive into the world of children’s literature—what makes a great kids' book, how stories shape virtue and imagination, and why fantasy and allegory matter more than ever. Whether you're a parent building a home library or an educator crafting a curriculum, we break down how to cultivate a love of reading at every age. We tackle the dangers of modern publishing trends (from redacting classics to woke representation), offer practical advice for reading aloud, and sh...
Reforming Nerdom Podcast
In this episode of Reforming Nerdom, Jordan and Nate are joined by special guest Pootie to dive into James Islington’s The Will of the Many. We start off spoiler-free—discussing what makes this book such a standout in modern fantasy, its world-building, characters, and themes of hierarchy, power, and hidden truth. But be warned! Partway through the episode, we flip the switch and go full spoiler mode—so if you haven’t finished the book yet, listen until we give you the clear warning to stop. ...
