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Children's book publishing’s secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC’s top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.

Book Friends Forever Podcast Alvina and Grace

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Children's book publishing’s secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC’s top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.

    Middle Grade and Market Fluctuations

    Middle Grade and Market Fluctuations

    Grace and Alvina talk about the slumping middle grade market and talk about how the market fluctuates overall.
    See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com.
    Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.
    See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com.
    Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

    • 40 min
    CHOP SUEY: Hugo Award controversy, Author’s Equity, and Double Standards

    CHOP SUEY: Hugo Award controversy, Author’s Equity, and Double Standards

    Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss the Hugo Award controversy, a new publishing house launching called Author's Equity, and an article about gender parity in publishing. And Alison Morris of First Books joins to offer some book recommendations!
    See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com.
    Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.
    See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com.
    Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

    • 58 min
    5-year Anniversary!

    5-year Anniversary!

    Grace is back from sabbatical, and she and Alvina celebrate a bit belatedly the five-year anniversary of this podcast! They look back at where they and the publishing industry was five years ago, talk about how the podcast has changed, and where they see things going in another five years.
    See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com.
    Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.
    See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com.
    Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196.
    Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Moving with Libby Koponen!

    Moving with Libby Koponen!

    While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with their friend, author Libby Koponen about moving--how many times they've moved (Libby has moved over 40 times!), their favorite places they've lived, what they've learned, and tips and tricks for moving.
    See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com.
    Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.
    See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com.
    Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196.
    Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/
    Find Libby at www.libbykoponen.com

    • 40 min
    Upheavals, Slumps and Rekindling Creativity with Laurel Snyder!

    Upheavals, Slumps and Rekindling Creativity with Laurel Snyder!

    Grace takes a break from her sabbatical to record the podcast in person with Alvina and special guest author Laurel Snyder. They're recording together at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, GA and talk about upheavals in the publishing industry, what to do when you're in a slump, and how to rekindle creativity. 
    See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com.
    Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.
    See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com.
    Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196.
    Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

    • 1 hr
    Big Magic with Shelli R. Johannes!

    Big Magic with Shelli R. Johannes!

    While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with author Shelli R. Johannes about the book BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert and how it changed her perspective on writing and publishing.
    See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.
    See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com.
    Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196.
    Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

    • 44 min

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