# Difficulty Isn’t a Wall, It’s a Doorway

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Podcast: [Vibe Check](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vibe-check-5608224)
Published: 2026-02-20T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed speaks to author Namwali Serpell about her new book, On Morrison. They talk about their personal relationships to Toni Morrison’s work, the shortcomings of academic approaches to teaching literature, why difficult books are worth the effort, and more. Namwali Serpell’s Book On Morrison is out now!

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