Culture Gabfest
ICYMI - Keep TikTok Out Of Our Favorite YA Books
Published: 3 June 2026 at 08:00 Europe/London
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Episode notes
On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Angelina Mazza whose recent piece in The New York Times details how publishers are “modernizing” previously published books like Pretty Little Liars and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by replacing outdated references to pop culture and technology with artists like Billie Eilish and apps like TikTok. While publishers claim this is to keep younger readers engaged, others argue it’s not just patronizing, but also disrespectful to the art of storytelling.
This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay.
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