Episodes
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Are Graphic Novels... Novels?
S2 Ep11 |We're breaking down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom.
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The It’s Lit! Musical Episode
S2 Ep8 |A lot of the bread and butter of musical theater is built off of books! - Embedded Video LinkImage
The (Stephen) King of Horror
S2 Ep10 |We lead you through the dark and twisted world of Uncle Stevie, the King of Horror. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Fiery History of Banned Books
S2 Ep9 |Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer. - Embedded Video LinkImage
War and Peace and Everything Else
S2 Ep7 |In this day and age of publishing, books like War & Peace are something of a relic. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Constructed Languages of JRR Tolkien
S2 Ep6 |A less-discussed aspect of Tolkien is the way he used constructed language in his writing. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic?
S2 Ep5 |Brooding, sensual, violent, intelligent, and single-minded. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Afrofuturism: From Books to Blockbusters
S2 Ep2 |What is Afro-Futurism and what is its place in Black storytelling? - Embedded Video LinkImage
Why We Still Love Little Women, 150 Years Later
S2 Ep4 |Before women were asking “Am I Carrie or Samantha?”, they were asking “Am I Jo or Amy?"
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.
Extras
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It’s Lit! | Trailer | PBS Digital Studios