I'm Not A Peach Crayon

Rounding out Black History Month for 2022, INAPC is discussing The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Often found on banned books lists, Kristen and Esha jump in on the discussion. Should the story be banned? Why has it been banned? Why is Morrison's novel frightening to some? Come along and let us know what you think. Trigger Warning *Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse of Children are mentioned. ...

Everyone needs to speak out against the tide of censorship. It’s especially important when considering books written by people of color whose stories, experiences and histories, have been either whitewashed, appropriated, censored or outright suppressed.  Attempting to ban books is about fear and control. For many of its proponents, any instruction of the lives and history of people of color,...

Closing out Season 2 with a discussion of Candymen past and present. Esha finally convinced Kristen to do a horror movie or 2 for October, and they're discussing Bernard Rose's 1992 Iconic film and the 2021 released Nia DaCosta Candyman creation. There's a lot to be said about both films, the sweet for the sweet and the not so sweet.  We added some breaks, planned and unplanned, so join the s...

It's October and the INAPC sisters are back to pay homage to a history of black horror. This time we reference the 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror based on the 2011 non-fiction book Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present by Robin R. Means Coleman, PhD. From the 1915 film The Birth of a Nation to the present, the relationship between black A...

Pakistani-American author Sabaa Tahir turns up the heat in A Torch Against the Night, with book 2 of the Ember in the Ashes Series . Join Esha and Kristen as they delve into the story. There are some spoilers, but don't let that stop you. You don't want to miss the next part of this journey.  Warning! We did have some audio issues, so we had to rerecord the second half, so enjoy the brie...

**Disclaimer - we think we figured out why we get the robotic distortion. Apologies in advance as we transform into robots ~12mi mark. We hope to have now solved this problem...and maybe one day, we will rerecord this...but would it ever be as good as the original?** It's September and we're wondering  -can we be the heroes of our own journies? Both lived and in the fictitious world. Kris and...

The world loves superheroes, and so do we at INAPC! Raising them...not so much. Have you ever wondered what it'd be like though? Dennis Liu did, leading to the creation of the 2015 comic book Raising Dion and a short film of the same name. Wait, it gets better! In 2019 Netflix made a 9 episode series based on the comic and short film with a second season coming soon. Tune in as Kristen and Esha di...

Who can be heroic? The sisters dive in to discuss the topic of underrepresentation and misrepresentation in the world of Superheroes.  Resources: https://aninjusticemag.com/the-importance-of-having-a-black-hero-83d1487a39e1 https://qrewcial.com/why-we-still-need-more-diversity-in-our-superheroes/ https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/01/11/261449394/who-gets-to-be-a-superhero-race-and-...

In the mood for a supernatural detective story set in Manila? INAPC is here for you! Tune in as we discuss the animated Netflix series Trese based on the Filipino komik series of the same name written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by Kajo Baldisimo. Watch out! There are spoilers. Look for the sources mentioned in the comments below. 

In July we decided to discuss the Netflix animated series, Trese, later this month. The show introduces us to a mandirigmang-babaylan—aka a warrior-shaman—who assists the Metro Manila police in solving supernatural crimes. For us,this is our first series that’s set in the Philippines and that features elements from the country’s rich folklore. Which we know nothing about. Join us as we stick a toe...

The sisters are rounding out June with 'An Ember in the Ashes," book one in a series by Sabaa Tahir, which is set in a world loosely inspired by ancient Rome. The story follows two characters living on both sides of an oppressive regime, and their struggles to resist and survive the way of life created under the regime. Join the sisters as they delve into the book and get off-topic as always. http...

If we don't write our stories, someone else will. So, are you ready for the Dark? This time INAPC explores Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora, an a nthology series edited by Sheree Thomas. Full of fantasy, science fiction, horror stories and essays by creators of African descent, this series introduces and spotlights generations of writers with names you know a...

The sisters of INAPC are back with anime on the brain. This time, they're delving into the new Netflix animated series Yasuke created by LeSean Thomas. The story of Yasuke is based on the African warrior of the same name who served under Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period in Japan. While Thomas's series takes place in an alternate history, facts and fiction are woven together to bring this sci...

From comic books and fantasy stories to cartoons, animes and other shows, the heroes and stories we loved as children for most of us doesn't fade with age. Actually, as an adult you can take it to the next level. Esha and Kristen take a little dip in the pool to chat about their own history with cosplaying and the current dynamics playing out now for cosplayers of color. Enter #BlackCosplayerHere....

The sisters of I'm Not A Peach Crayon are back to discuss the classic fairy tale of Cinderella with a 21st century feel. Cinderella is Dead , by author Kalynn Bayron takes place 200 years after the death of Cinderella. In a land where women are little more than property and finding a husband at the ball should be a young woman's highest ambition, Sophia fights to be who she is and love who she wis...

In prep for the next book for April - Cinderella is Dead - we are discussing the concept of Pretty Privilege. Music: Moon Apple Logo: Midnight Peony Episode Resource Hub: Janet Mock Article - Pretty Privilege Secret to the Perfect Body- Genetics Women’s History Month and Tarik and James have a special song for the women. Honest Interracial Date | CH Shorts Pretty privilege Beauty is in the eye of...

Very Superstitious. Writings on the wall.🎶🎷 We switched it up on ya! We decided to do Superstition, a supernatural drama co-created and produced by Mario Van Peebles, with Joel Anderson Thompson as co-creator and showrunner. A show that tried to do so much in a short period of time. The supernatural drama centers around the Hastings family, owners of the only funeral home in the mysterious town...

Color adds variety and beauty to life. What happens when society chooses to punish and elevate people based on skin color? Historical records around the world give us ample information on what can and does happen. Join the INAPC sisters as they delve into the topic of colorism and the knots tying us all up.  What do you think about colorism? How has it impacted you? 

Hey hey now - lookie what we got here y'all. We're time traveling and jumping timelines in J ustina Ireland 's Dread Nation . ⚔️🔪🗡️🧟‍♀️🧟🧟‍♂️ Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing  Civil War and changing America forever. In this new nation, safety for all depends on the work of a few, and laws like the Nat...

The sisters of I'm Not A Peach Crayon are back! Kris and Esha are kicking off a brand new season with a discussion of speculative fiction. Whether an old friend of the podcast or a new friend, welcome!

Today at the top of your game. Tomorrow enslaved. What do you do? How do you survive? Come along with Kristen and Esha as they delve into the horror thriller Antebellum. Written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, this 2020 film snaps you back to the 1860s. Yes, there are spoilers ahead. No, this is not based on or inspired by Octavia E. Butler's novel Kindred. Film WARNING: The phys...

It's October y'aaaall. The leaves are changing. It is getting nippy - so we decided to get the blood pumping and warm up with 'Kindred' by Octavia Butler.  This time travel adventure is no picnic, and Dana, the protagonist, is suddenly and inexplicably wrenched through time into antebellum Maryland. For any black person, a definite "WTFFFFFF" moment. Esha and Kristen discuss the themes woven...

A few words can change everything. Protagonist Noemí Taboada knows this better than anyone. This time the sisters venture to 1950s Mexico for a true Gothic horror where mysteries abound in the NY Times Bestseller Mexican Gothic by author Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Fair warning, if you go in, you won't come out the same. Danger! Some spoilers ahead. 

Kristen and Esha go on a space adventure to see why the SyFy tv show, Vagrant Queen, was relegated to the Designated Sadness Area after just one season. Vagrant Queen is an American sci-fi television series that premiered on Syfy on March 27, 2020. The series is based on the Vault comic book series written by Magdalene Visaggio and illustrated by Jason Smith. The story follows former queen, Elida,...

A zealot is president. A corrupt system is approaching it's last days, and change becomes god. In the year 2024, the world author Octavia E. Butler describes in her book, Parable of the Sower , paints a grim picture. Despite the gloom, hope remains. Tune in as Kristen and Esha discuss the book and the mirror it holds up to our present reality. Because in this future, we need each other to make it....