“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 35: “Lessons in Magical Manipulation”
Episode 35 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” discusses words, speech, and rhetoric in the wizarding world and how they can empower, persuade, and manipulate.
Category: Potterversity
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 34: “Werewolves of Wizard London (and Other Animal Transformations)”
Episode 34 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” takes on werewolves and other magical transformations in “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts”.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 33: “Revela Draconem: Draco Malfoy Revealed”
Episode 33 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” takes on the complicated bad boy that is Draco Malfoy. Does he deserve scorn, pity, or some of both?
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 32: “Re-Enchanted: Medievalism, Children’s Literature, and Fantasy”
Episode 32 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” welcomes the holiday season with Dr. Maria Sachiko Cecire’s new book, “Re-Enchanted”, and her take on Christmas and medievalism in “Harry Potter” and children’s fantasy.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 31: “Books! And Cleverness! The Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College”
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” attended Chestnut Hill College’s 8th annual Harry Potter Conference, where fandom and academia collide. We’re joined by organizers, presenters, and attendees to reflect on this year’s “Potter” scholarship.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 30: “Harry Potter Voices Across Borders”
How does “Harry Potter” help us develop empathy, find our voices, and be better teachers? M’Balia Thomas, Rafael Carneiro, and Amy Quirin discuss crossing borders in education on Episode 30 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling”.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 29: “Tolkien and Rowling (Part 2)”
Episode 29 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” continues the discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling, this time comparing the films and fans of Middle-earth and the Wizarding World.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 28: “Tolkien and Rowling (Part 1)”
Episode 28 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” puts two fantasy classics in conversation: J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” and J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 27: “Humor and Harry Potter (Part 2)”
Episode 27 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” continues our discussion of humor in “Harry Potter”, delving into the comedy of the books and films, as well as fan parodies and Rowling’s other creations.
