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Hosted by Christopher Lau · arts · EN · 94 episodes
Unban Coolies advocates for artists and authors facing censorship, amid a surge in book bans, with librarians in the middle of the crossfire. Host Christopher Lau leads interviews with acclaimed authors and rockstar librarians, illuminating the dangers of book banning. Lau ensures each episode is filled with intriguing and thoughtful questions, guiding the conversations. Together, we champion diverse voices, ensuring our literary landscape mirrors the richness of human experiences. Brace yourself for inspiring narratives and boundless love for literature.
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Signup to Generate a PitchUnban Coolies advocates for artists and authors facing censorship, amid a surge in book bans, with librarians in the middle of the crossfire. Host Christopher Lau leads interviews with acclaimed authors and rockstar librarians, illuminating the dangers of book banning. Lau ensures each episode is filled with intriguing and thoughtful questions, guiding the conversations.
Unban Coolies is hosted by Christopher Lau. The show has published 94 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "They Tried to BAN Her, But She SOLD Out" (17 November 2025, 22 minutes), "A Long Walk to $4 Million" (10 November 2025, 14 minutes), and "Why Are They So Afraid Of This Book? | Maia Kobabe" (3 November 2025, 11 minutes).
Unban Coolies publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 94 episodes.
Booking probability for Unban Coolies is 48%, and the host is rated Open on guests. Unban Coolies requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unban Coolies's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Unban Coolies are News, Magazine & Book Publishing and Libraries, Archives & Web Portals. Unban Coolies has an arts audience.
Christopher Lau hosts Unban Coolies, an arts show with 94 episodes published.
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Episode #5
<p>Patricia McCormick, the groundbreaking author behind "Sold" and co-author of "I Am Malala," sits down for a conversation that goes deep into the fight against censorship. She reveals what it's like to be one of the...
Unban Coolies
<p>What happens when a children's book becomes a force for global change? We sit down with Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park to discuss the astonishing real-world ripple effect of her novel, A Long Walk to...
Episode #3
<p>What happens when a deeply personal story about identity becomes a national target? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Maia Kobabe, the author and illustrator of the award-winning and heavily challenged...
Episode #2
<p>Flamer author and illustrator Mike Curato joins Unban Coolies for a powerful conversation about identity, queerness, faith, and surviving adolescence when the world tells you there is something wrong with who you...
Episode #1
<p>Jason Reynolds joins UNBAN COOLIES to explore how stories create space for every reader. We talk about friendship as the most valuable relationship, why difference should pull us closer, and why openness can be more...
Episode #1
<p>Jason Reynolds joins UNBAN COOLIES to explore how stories create space for every reader. We talk about friendship as the most valuable relationship, why difference should pull us closer, and why openness can be more...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Nayeri, award-winning author of Everything Sad Is Untrue and The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Born in Iran, Daniel fled with his family after a fatwa...
Episode #7
<p>What do a gorilla who paints, a sarcastic oak tree, and a group of kids who morph into animals to fight aliens have in common? The creative mind of Katherine Applegate. In this interview, the Newbery Medal–winning...
Episode #6
<p>Jack Gantos isn’t your typical award-winning author. Before writing the Joey Pigza series, Rotten Ralph, and the Newbery Medal-winning Dead End in Norvelt, he served time in prison for smuggling hashish—a moment he...
Episode #5
<p>How do you write books that change lives—and why are they being banned?</p><p>In this inspiring interview, National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson joins Christopher Lau, host of UNBAN COOLIES, to discuss the...
Episode #4
<p>Christopher Paul Curtis didn’t set out to become a literary legend—he was clocking 10-hour shifts on the General Motors assembly line, fighting exhaustion and monotony one car door at a time. But in stolen moments on...
Episode #3
<p>Malcolm X’s voice still speaks – not as an echo, but as a call to action. In this interview, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist, shares why Malcolm’s legacy still...
Episode #2
<p>Cynthia Kadohata is a Newbery Medal and National Book Award-winning author whose work has forever changed the landscape of children's literature. Born in Chicago to Japanese American parents and raised across...
Episode #1
<p>As the opioid crisis continues to impact teens across the country, award-winning author and former librarian Mindy McGinnis talks about why she wrote Heroine, a brutally honest novel about a student athlete's descent...
Episode #8
<p>Elana K. Arnold is one of the boldest voices in young adult literature today. Her award-winning books — Damsel, Red Hood, What Girls Are Made Of, and more — tackle power, consent, and girlhood with unflinching...
Episode #7
<p>Ashley Hope Pérez is a literary scholar, award-winning novelist, youth advocate, and professor at The Ohio State University. Her novel Out of Darkness, frequently listed among the most banned books in the United...
Episode #6
<p>Donna Barba Higuera is a Newbery Medal and Pura Belpré Medal-winning author whose stories blend folklore, humor, and deep emotional truths. Her novel The Last Cuentista won both prestigious awards, cementing its...
Episode #5
<p>Imagine a library where everyone feels welcomed, where books are celebrated, and where the librarian isn’t just someone who shelves books—but a passionate advocate for knowledge, inclusion, and joy. That’s exactly...
Episode #4
<p>Step into a world where history takes a different turn, survival is a test of will, and time itself refuses to follow the rules. In this thought-provoking interview, New York Times bestselling author Ryan Graudin...
Episode #3
<p>Critics have compared her to Judy Blume, praising her ability to tackle tough topics with authenticity and heart. From Maybe He Just Likes You, which explores consent, to Halfway Normal, a moving story about life...
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