Amy Sarig King and Attack of The Black Rectangles

In this compelling episode, Neil Haley sits down with award-winning author Amy Sarah King to discuss her powerful book Attack of the Black Rectangles. As Banned Books Week approaches, Amy shares the personal story that inspired her to write about censorship, the blacked-out words in her son’s fifth-grade literature circle, and the broader implications of banning books in today’s world. Together, they dive into the rising tide of book censorship, the slippery slope it represents, and why allowing children to read diverse stories is more important than ever. Tune in to hear a thoughtful conversation on education, censorship, and the fight for intellectual freedom.