What happens when you try to be inclusive, but mess up anyway? *A closer look at A Deadly Education*

When an author messes up, how do we decide whether they deserve to be cancelled or make room for growth? Let's discuss! Thx to Squarespace 4 sponsoring. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/readwithc... to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code READWITHCINDY.

PART 1: Should white authors write non-white characters? A closer look at the Whiteness of Addie LaRue
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TIMESTAMPS
⌛ 0:00 - Intro & Squarespace
⌛ 01:04 - Comments: Why we need to write POC
⌛ 03:07 - A Deadly Education
⌛ 05:50 - Criticisms: Dreadlocks
⌛ 09:49 - Criticisms: Biracial Indian protagonist
⌛ 17:30 - When to cancel an author
⌛ 23:49 - Conclusion

A DEADLY EDUCATION BY NAOMI NOVIK
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📖 Twitter thread calling out problematic aspects of the book:   / 1313682794782973953  
📖 Naomi Novik's apology:   / 1315062787144638465  
📖 Book Riot's response to claims of racism in A Deadly Education: https://bookriot.com/racism-in-naomi-...
📖 Naga Reviews the intersectionality of A Deadly Education: https://nusantaranaga.wordpress.com/2...

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