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Ruta Sepetys' historical fiction gives voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. We talk about the people and historical times which inspire her, and how to pursue our dreams without the limiting fear of failure. To learn more, visit http://rutasepetys.com/.  The TN Library for Accessible Books has Ruta's books available in multiple formats: Between Shades of Gray in large print as LP012437 and in audio as DB074452, Salt to the Sea in large print as LP018242 and in audio as DB083767, and Out of the Easy in audio as DB076108. Call 800-342-3308 to request books, or download them from the BARD website or app. 

For decades, Karina McDaniel has been rescuing animals in Tennessee. Hear the story of how she got involved in animal rescue as well as the tales (or should we say tails?) of some of the dogs and cats that she's helped. Karina also explains what to do if you see a stray or injured animal. Of course, we also talk about books that feature animals. To learn more, visit http://www.silverrescue.org. 

Nashville artist Becca Hilburn talks about her career as a comic and the importance of representation in the arts.  

Today we're talking with Andrew Maraniss, author of Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South.   Perry Wallace became the first African-American varsity basketball player in the Southeastern Conference as an 18 year old Vanderbilt University student. His life and the launch of his career were defined by bravery in the midst of the darker aspects of 1960s southern culture. For more information, trot on over to andrewmaraniss.com/. 

Author of The Dark Unwinding, A Spark Unseen, The Forgetting, The Knowing, and Rook takes us on a journey through her own creative process. Fascinating tales abound in this episode! For more information, visit Sharon online at www.sharoncameronbooks.com. 

Studio NPL is an innovative, technology driven learning environment for teens aged 12-18. Daily workshops are mentor led, and focus on building 21st century skills in STEM, digital literacy, and career readiness. Whether you want to be an engineer, an inventor, a filmmaker, a photographer, a graphic artist, a musician, or anything else, Studio NPL has resources and the nurturing environment for teens to explore and engage their passions. For more information, go to http://nashvillepubliclibrary.org/studionpl/. 

Ally Miller is the Program Manager at Turnip Green Creative Reuse, a center that supports artists who reuse materials in their work as well as community members who want to learn more about art and reuse. In this conversation, Ally shares simple ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle and also takes us on the journey that our recyclables take after they're picked up or dropped off. For more information about creative reuse, visit turnipgreencreativereuse.org. For answers to your recycling questions, go to hub.nashville.gov. 

Don't lose your head! TN Tech Wildlife Graduate and Part-Time Survival Expert Jacob Lankford takes us through the various considerations for surviving a zombie apocalypse. How would you prepare? What would you do in the case of an outbreak? What's the connection between zombie culture and the Smurfs? Even if you're well-versed in all things zombie, this is a conversation like none you've heard before. For more information, stumble over to www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/index.htm. 

Rent or buy? What about your credit score? Tennessee Realtor Aaron Broach guides us through the many things to consider as you prepare to rent or buy your first home. For more information about Aaron, visit https://www.facebook.com/AaronBroachRealtor/. 

Learn more about ways to support your friends and loved ones who are on the autism spectrum. 

The TN Library for Accessible Books and Media's 2019 Summer Reading Program is coming soon! This year's programs will be audio adventures that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.