# Book: Catherine, Called Birdy (1994)

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Podcast: [Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hazel-katniss-harry-starr-13886)
Published: 2025-12-30T08:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brenna and Joe get a head start on the new year with a slightly tweaked weekly format. This week we're talking about Karen Cushman's award-winning novel Catherine, Called Birdy (1994) about a headstrong 14 year old Lady in the Middle Ages who refuses to marry. Plus: the pros and cons of using diary entries as a narrative structure, eel pies, and plenty of women's issues Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com  Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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