Episodes
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Why Do People Think Huck Finn Is Racist?
S2 Ep24 |It is considered one of the great American novels and one of the most frequently banned.
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How Do You Write a Bestseller?
S2 Ep15 |Here are the tent-pole blockbuster books that support the publishing industry. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Literary Icons You NEED to Know From the Harlem Renaissance
S2 Ep14 |Harlem Renaissance is one of the most iconic periods in American literature, here's why. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Anne Rice, The Queen of Literary Monsters
S2 Ep13 |Learn about how Anne Rice's work has changed the landscape of genre fiction. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Dune, The Most Important Sci Fi Series Ever?
S2 Ep12 |Learn about the history and adaptations of the 1965 novel DUNE. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Are Graphic Novels... Novels?
S2 Ep11 |We're breaking down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The It’s Lit! Musical Episode
S2 Ep8 |A lot of the bread and butter of musical theater is built off of books! - Embedded Video LinkImage
The (Stephen) King of Horror
S2 Ep10 |We lead you through the dark and twisted world of Uncle Stevie, the King of Horror. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Fiery History of Banned Books
S2 Ep9 |Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.
Specials
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The Beauty and Anguish of Les Misérables!
On this special episode of It’s Lit! we explore how Les Mis became both a national anthem.
About It's Lit!
It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about our favorite books and why we love to read. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis, the series delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a _bit_ better than the movie.
