3.6 Snow White: Grimm Beginnings

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Welcome back to The Community Library!

This is the first episode in a series on fairy tales and Disney Princesses. This week I’m talking about everyone’s favourite unpaid housekeeper, Snow White. I discuss the history of the Walt Disney Company, Snow White’s positive attitude, and why the Evil Queen might not be as evil as you think. This whole episode is basically a feminist rant, so buckle up, kids!

Listen to the episode here

Download full transcription of the episode here

This month’s book club pick is Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao! It’s an East Asian fantasy reimagining of Snow White, and I’ll be discussing it on Monday the 31st of August.

Interested in more Disney Princess / fairy tale content? Listen to me read The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen for you here.

Versions of Snow White I used as reference

Texts I quoted

Articles I used in my research

Videos I used in my research

Black Lives Matter resources

Aboriginal Lives Matter resources

Featured image is me as a blonde version of Snow White, holding an apple that clearly isn't poisoned, because it's completely green.

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