Does Academic Research Make A Difference with Dr. Lissa Paul

Jennifer Slagus and Josh Palange interview Dr. Lissa Paul, a professor at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. Throughout the episode they emphasize the need for accessible and inclusive scholarly research, highlighting the importance of open access, public engagement, and representing diverse perspectives. Dr. Lissa Paul provides insight into her own work as an academic and the ways in which her projects, such as her work with the British Library Endangered Archives Programme, has benefited the broader community. She also gives a brief overview on the historical development of the children’s book publishing industry and discusses the Barnes & Noble Diverse Editions controversy with Jennifer Slagus and Josh Palange.