"the world opens itself up a little wider"

Welcome to Staahhhp! Read This with Abby and Jonathan Almerido. Each sibling will be responsible for choosing recent picture books or graphic novels that connect to a certain theme. Jonathan's first theme will be Queerness.

In this episode, we talk about Jacqueline Woodson's The Day You Begin, and how it serves as a mission statement to our podcast, exemplifies the radical power of storytelling, and teaches us how to make space for ourselves at the table.

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Jonathan's recommendation: Riverdale. This TV series has everything: a small town, a Twin Peaks-esque murder, catty teens, devastating commentary on the prison industrial complex. It's also pulpy and fun and a little trashy. Check out the IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5420376/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1. All seasons are streaming on Netflix.

Abby's recommendation: Trader Joe's version of Takis. They're good. Try them! https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/chili-lime-flavored-rolled-corn-tortilla-chips