The Hidden Bookcase
The Hidden Bookcase
Planar Prod
Fireside Chats: Disability Representation in Science-Fiction and Fantasy ft. El R.M.
52 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2023 at 4:00 pm.
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To close out Disability Pride Month, join us for a cosy chat by the fire about disability represetation in science-fiction and fantasy, alongside guest El (@ermreading).


Content warning: Discussions of ableism (including structural and internalised ableism), eugenics, COVID, pandemics and disease, apocalypses, medical racism, homophobia and transphobia, child death, war, genocide, famine, colonialism, the climate crisis, and Harry Potter.


Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts


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We mentioned more books than usual this episode! Since they won't fit in the shownotes, you can find the complete list here.


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