In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony interviews author Ryan La Sala about his latest YA horror novel, The Dead of Summer. They delve into the book's themes, character dynamics, and the significance of queer culture within the narrative. LaSala discusses the challenges of writing horror for a young adult audience, the impact of community and crisis, and his mission to create a new mythology around queerness in literature. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding humanity in horror and the lessons that can be drawn from crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Releases:
The Experiment by Rebecca Stead
Firebird (The War Birds Cycle #1) by Elizabeth Wein
Moonleapers (Moonleapers #1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Book Fair Podcast
00:33 Interview with Ryan LaSala
27:54 Notable New Releases
33:09 Library News and Updates