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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Death, Personified
S1 Ep11 |Death as a character reveals how we process one of life’s greatest mysteries. - Embedded Video LinkImage
How Greek Mythology Inspires Us
S1 Ep12 |Ancient Greek Mythology has worked its way into modern pop culture so deeply. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Food & Fiction: Memorable Meals in Literature
S1 Ep10 |Using words to evoke the experience of eating is an excellent way to bring a text to life. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Unreliable Narrators
S1 Ep9 |Can an unreliable narrator help readers see the world through multiple lenses? - Embedded Video LinkImage
Fear of Ghost...Writing!
S1 Ep8 |What is ghostwriting and why does it exist? - Embedded Video LinkImage
Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?
S1 Ep7 |Get to know the story behind some of literature’s most iconic book covers. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Why did they make me read this in High School?
S1 Ep6 |Why are some books required reading in high school while others are lost to history? - Embedded Video LinkImage
How Fantasy Reflects Our World
S1 Ep5 |Fantasy novels are more than just hundreds of pages worth of swords and magic!
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.
