Velshi, Kim Johnson

S4 E22 • 11m • HDTVPG

Discussing "This Is My America" by Kim Johnson and its protagonist, Tracy.

S4 E21 • 12m • HDTVPG

Everything in the world M.T. Anderson created in his novel "Feed" is informed by a brain implant.

S4 E20 • 16m • HDTVPG

PEN America President and author Jennifer Finney Boylan joins.

S4 E19 • 9m • HDTVPG

Veronica Roth discusses the influence of George Orwell's "1984" and its relevance in today's world.

S4 E18 • 14m • HDTVPG

Stephen King's writing, from imagery to phrases, is deeply entrenched in American culture.

S4 E17 • 10m • HDTVPG

"Cemetery Boys" is a masterclass in why fantasy is used so often to explore complex topics.

S4 E16 • 10m • HDTVPG

Sandra Cisneros' novel explores identity, family dynamics and the necessity of community.

S4 E15 • 10m • HDTVPG

Bills have been introduced that would negatively affect libraries and access to literature.

S4 E13 • 9m • HDTVPG

Brooks' seminal zombie thriller, "World War Z," is set in an alternate 21st century world.

S4 E12 • 12m • HDTVPG

Téa Obreht, author of the foreword for the 75th anniversary edition of "Animal Farm."

S4 E11 • 9m • HDTVPG

"Pride Puppy!" is at the center of a Supreme Court case happening right now.

S4 E10 • 8m • HDTVPG

"Last Night at the Telegraph Club" is a poignant story of self-discovery and first love.

S4 E9 • 9m • HDTVPG

"All Boys Aren't Blue" was the single most banned work of literature in America last year.

S4 E8 • 11m • HDTVPG

100 years after its original publication, "The Great Gatsby" continues to inspire reimaginings.

S4 E7 • 12m • HDTVPG

Melissa Chan and Badiucao explore the potential reality of 2035 in their dystopian graphic novel.

S4 E6 • 11m • HDTVPG

In 2013 Sasha Fleischman, who identifies as agender, was attacked on a bus after falling asleep.

S4 E5 • 9m • HDTVPG

Set "15 minutes into the future," 'Internment' by Samira Ahmed follows Layla Amin and her family.

S4 E4 • 13m • HDTVPG

Demand for Ukrainian literature is on the rise as Ukrainians strive to secure their future.

S4 E3 • 7m • HDTVPG

Two Idaho teenagers, authors, a tiny public library and publishers are suing the state of Idaho.

S4 E2 • 10m • HDTVPG

"The Consequences" takes place in California's Central Valley in the 1980s.

S4 E1 • 14m • HDTVPG

American dystopian classic "Fahrenheit 451" by the late Ray Bradbury.