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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 4 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari navigates the first day of school with the usual teenage angst, complicated friendships, and unexpected encounters. The hosts share their humorous insights into Ari's interactions with his classmates, the awkwardness of school icebreakers, and the emotional complexity of his relationship with Dante.

Things To Listen For:

• Ari's sarcastic responses to Gina Navarro's persistent questions.
• The significance of Ari's accident and how he uses it to deflect attention.
• The introduction of Ileana and her potential impact on Ari and Dante's relationship.
• Dan is too cheap to pay for Paramount Plus.

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Topics Covered: Ari, Dante, high school, teenage angst, friendship, identity, accident, icebreakers, 1980s, family dynamics, humor, literature, censorship, banned books.