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Show Notes
Jeff and Rebecca process some public comments about the idea of being "well-read," a big influencer book club, a study on the gender of animals in kids books, and more book news of the week.
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Discussed in this episode:
BookTok celeb Jack Edwards launches Inklings book club to “elevate” online reading culture
Obamas’ production company picks up All the Sinners Bleed
National Association of Black Bookstores launches
Study shows gender bias in animal characters in children’s books
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