The Book Stoop

Past the corner bodega and down the block from the fresh cuts barbershop, you’ll find a brick row house at the intersection of Literature Place and Social Justice Blvd. Hosted by Amanda Lytle for Row House Publishing, each episode of The Book Stoop features the latest on book culture, nerd culture, current events, and more with best-selling authors, change-makers, and risk-takers that will leave you feeling plugged in and lit up. So grab your favorite cuppa, and tune in for hot takes, chill vibes, and quality conversations on the stoop.

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Rebekah Borucki: The Story of Row House + Community, Responsibility, Equity and Disruption

Rebekah “Bex” Borucki is the Co-Founder and President of Row House Publishing, Wheat Penny Press (Row House’s children’s imprint), and the WPP Little Readers Big Change Initiative. In this episode, Bex shares the backstory to Row House and the way that Row House Publishing is breaking norms in the traditional publishing world. She talks about the business structure and the pillars of Row House’s “CRED” commitment - Community, Responsibility, Equity, Disruption - and what each means to her. Bex a...

Nov 23, 2021•34 min

Gina Moffa: The Link Between Trauma and Grief, and The Importance of Language

Gina Moffa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. She specializes in grief and trauma work, and has recently started her latest endeavor as a published author, writing about a more modern approach to grief and grieving in the world today. In the conversation today, Gina shares about her transition into grief and trauma therapy and the differences between “big T and little t” trauma. Gina tells us about how trauma and grief are linked and about how this has been especially apparent sin...

Nov 16, 2021•28 min

Britt Hawthorne: Raising Anti-Racist Children + The Power of Anti-Biased Anti-Racist Education

Britt Hawthorne is an anti-racist educator, teacher, speaker, visionary, and activist committed to raising a generation of anti-racist children by centering families of the global majority and fostering equitable learning environments for students and children of all ages and backgrounds. Britt’s work moves the idea of equity in education from a goal to reality. In this dynamic conversation, Britt shares the backstory to her online community and Collective Liberation. She also tells us about her...

Nov 02, 2021•44 min

Charnaie Gordon: Here Wee Read - From a Creative Outlet to a Journey in Entrepreneurship

Charnaie Gordon is an author, an entrepreneur, a content creator, podcast host, and a lover of books. Charnaie is also the founder of the Instagram and growing online community called “Here Wee Read,” connecting people with diverse and inclusive books, kid-friendly products, and family experiences they will love. In today’s conversation on The Book Stoop, Charnaie shares the story behind Here Wee Read . She shares her perspectives and realities as a content creator and a writer, and opens about ...

Oct 19, 2021•27 min

Tina Strawn: “Are We Free Yet?” + Political Activation, Healing in Jamaica, and the Decision to Blaxit

Tina Strawn is a Black joy advocate, a liberation activist, a podcast host, and an author. Her upcoming book "Are We Free Yet?" - takes us through 2020 through Tina’s eyes. It is both a personal reflection and a collective examination of the ways that we interact with systems of oppression, including patriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalism. In this conversation, we hear Tina share about healing, joy, peace and pleasure. She tells us about her political activation in 2017 after losing all fai...

Oct 05, 2021•37 min

Myisha T Hill: Healing Your Way Forward and Centering the Teachings of Elders

Myisha T Hill is a mental health activist, healer, speaker, author, entrepreneur and founder of Check Your Privilege, a global movement that supports individuals on their journey of becoming actively anti-racist. In this conversation, Myisha speaks about the importance of making space for Black men to exist as whole human beings, and why centering the teachings of Elders is necessary for guidance, growth, change, and inspiration. Myisha tells us all about her journey with her upcoming book, Heal...

Sep 21, 2021•25 min

Courtney Napier: Learning For Liberation’s Sake - Know Better, Do Better

Courtney Napier is a writer, journalist, gatherer, and antiracism coach from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is also the founder of Black Oak Society, a collective of Black creatives in the greater Raleigh area. Their flagship publication, BOS Magazine, is a literary magazine focused on giving Black Raleigh her flowers now. Courtney has coached individuals and organizations as they seek to lead and live in a way that undermines white supremacy and honours the humanity of all people. In this convers...

Sep 07, 2021•33 min

Christopher Rivas: The Importance of Safety in Order to Create, and the Art of Storytelling

Christopher Rivas shares how his personal practices and ability to observe the world around him keep him inspired. He shares his perspectives and life experiences that have helped him create his upcoming book, Brown Enough, and how important it's been for Christopher to meet himself where he is at, in any given moment. As a creator, Christopher talks about the importance of safety and feeling safe in order to create, and why storytelling and community are so important. ----- Christopher Rivas on...

Sep 06, 2021•32 min

Chrissy King: Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams + Body Liberation Project

Chrissy King; writer, fitness and strength coach, and creator of The Body Liberation Project. In the conversation today, Chrissy shares the story behind her book deal with Tiny Reparations, how her fitness journey has changed her life, what keeps her inspired, and what Chrissy’s definition of Black Joy is. ----- Chrissy King on Instagram: @iamchrissyking ChrissyKing.com Chrissy King - Is Fitness Only For Thin, White Women? Shout Out: @decolonizing_fitness Row House Publishing on Instagram: @rowh...

Sep 06, 2021•27 min

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