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Unbound

Unbound

Von: Mbiye Kasonga
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Unbound is a bookish podcast focused on highlighting the culture and craft of books. Join me, Mbiye Kasonga for genre-spanning, in-depth, and thoughtful conversations that will inspire listeners to read more books.

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  • Memorializing Black Girlhood with Kendra James
    Sep 24 2024

    After a summer hiatus, we’re back! For our first episode back, I had the chance to speak to Kendra James, author and podcast producer at Crooked Media. We discuss Kendra's memoir 'Admissions,' which recounts her experiences as a Black girl at Taft School. Our conversation delves into our shared experiences of Black girlhood, the complexities of writing a memoir, and of course, all of the books that shaped Kendra’s reading experiences as a kid.


    00:00 Welcome Back to Unbound

    00:32 Introducing Kendra James

    01:36 Diving into Kendra's Memoir

    03:31 Kendra's Childhood Reading Influences

    05:16 Exploring Historical Fiction and Girlhood

    15:29 Harry Potter and Fan Fiction Beginnings

    25:47 Boarding School Expectations vs. Reality

    30:56 Navigating Identity and Social Dynamics at Taft

    41:04 Reflecting on Early Career Challenges

    41:40 Navigating DEI Work in Independent Schools

    43:12 Self-Reflection and Program Issues

    44:33 Subtle Racism and Personal Experiences

    49:26 Writing a Memoir: Process and Boundaries

    52:57 The Journey to Publication

    01:03:39 Bookish Lightning Round

    01:14:11 Final Thoughts and Future Plans


    For a full list of books mentioned, join the Unbound community on Substack


    Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James

    Follow Kendra James on instagram: @kendrajames_


    Follow Mbiye Kasonga: @mbiye_K



    Produced by Moyo Media.



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    1 Std. und 15 Min.
  • Taking Romance and Commercial Fiction Seriously with Iman Hariri-Kia
    Jun 20 2024

    For this episode of Unbound, I’m talking to writer, editor, and author of A Hundred Other Girls, Iman Hariri-Kia!


    Tune in as we discuss:


    • The complexities of girlhood being reflected in Young Adult fiction
    • The publishing industry’s relationship with the Romance genre
    • Book Tok as a tool for community
    • The disparity of sex education in America
    • The methodology behind writing a sex scene
    • Her sophomore novel, coming soon, The Most Famous Girl in The World


    I am left with the thoughts of how our own familial love can be reflected in fiction writing and being a character in New York’s story rather than New York a character in mine.


    For a full list of books mentioned, join the Unbound community on Substack


    Follow Iman Hariri-Kia on instagram: @imanharirikia

    Follow Iman Hariri-Kia on TikTok:@imanharirikia

    Visit Iman Hariri-Kia website: https://www.imanharirikia.com/about

    Check out Iman’s Substack: Cherry Picked


    Follow Mbiye Kasonga: @mbiye_K


    Produced by Moyo Media.



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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Deep Reading and Deep Writing with Tembe Denton-Hurst
    Jun 4 2024

    For the first episode of Unbound I knew that I had to start off by talking to beauty and culture writer and author of Homebodies, Tembe Denton-Hurst!


    Tune in as we discuss:


    • The intimacy of reading
    • Being both a deep reader and a deep writer
    • Representation in children’s fiction
    • The key elements of space and place within Homebodies
    • The promise that New York City holds

    Leaving me to ruminate on books as affirmation and answering the question of do we truly have to like the protagonist in the books we cherish.


    For a full list of books mentioned, join the Unbound community on Substack


    Follow Tembe Denton-Hurst: @tembae

    Check out Tembe’s Bookish Substack: Extracurricular Substack

    Follow Mbiye Kasonga: @mbiye_K



    Produced by Moyo Media.



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    1 Std.

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