Episode notes
Ashley Hope Perez’s Out of Darkness sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the true story of the 1937 New London, Texas school explosion.
In this episode, Rachel and Andrea discuss the violence of racism, the desire all people and families share to find a safe place to live and love, and the real-life tragedy that inspired the book.
For another perspective, check out Latinxs in Kid Lit’s Q&A with Ashley Hope Perez.
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Episode Links
Congress.gov: Respect for Marriage Act
KLTV: A Look Back: 80 years after the New London school explosion
Oyez: Loving v. Virginia
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