A Wrinkle in Time | Chapter 11 - A Dark Encounter: Meg's Mysterious Rescue

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Episode Summary:
In this gripping installment of Banned Camp, Dan and Jennifer navigate through Chapter 11 of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Amidst the chilling vastness of a strange planet, Meg confronts not only the eerie plant-like creatures but also her mounting fears and frustrations. Our hosts deftly capture the escalating tension and the peculiar encounters that challenge the protagonists of the story. This episode delves deep into the interactions between Meg, her family, and the mysterious beings, uncovering layers of complexity in L'Engle's celebrated narrative. Tune in as we explore whether these narrative elements could be deemed ban-worthy and how they resonate with ongoing debates about censorship and the role of challenging content in children's literature.

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This episode’s featured clips include a segment from "The Blues Brothers" where the iconic phrase "We're on a mission from God" captures the spirited resolve of the characters.

Disclaimer:
Banned Camp brings you engaging discussions and readings of banned books, all within the bounds of fair use guidelines. Our exploration of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle aims to ignite critical thinking and inspire conversations about literature, censorship, and societal themes. The original work A Wrinkle in Time remains under the copyright holder's ownership. We encourage supporting the original author by obtaining copies of their works. Please note that our podcast is not officially connected with Madeleine L'Engle, her estate, or the publishers of A Wrinkle in Time. Any monetization related to the podcast is separate from the copyrighted content discussed. We aim to foster educational dialogue and appreciation of these works, operating within the fair use framework.

IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING NOTE:

Season 6 of Banned Camp premieres on June 4th, and we've picked a fantastic book for this season. “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

It’s our first contemporary book. Publisher’s Weekly described it as a tender, honest exploration of identity. It explores friendship and sexuality through the experiences of two Mexican-American teenagers living in El Paso in the 1980s. Join us for season six!