Book Friends Forever Podcast

Alvina and Grace
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Book Friends Forever Podcast

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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    50! with Anna Alter

    Grace and Alvina and their friend and special guest Anna Alter are in Bermuda celebrating turning 50 this year! They talk about the past, present, and future in terms of how they feel being a half-century old. They discuss how they felt before turning 50, how they feel now that they're all 50 years old, and what they're looking forward to in their next decade of life. For the Fortune Cookie segment they share what their favorite parts of Bermuda and their vacation have been so far. 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/ Find out more about Anna Alter here: https://annaalter.com/

    58 min

  2. 24 OCT

    CHOP SUEY: Hybrid work, Boba tea, and MacArthur Genius Grants!

    Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss hybrid work vs full remote work, the controversy surrounding the company Bobba and actor Simu Liu, and how they would use the money if they won the MacArthur Genius Grant. Then Alison Morris joins to share 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/

    1 hr

  3. 17 OCT

    Indie Bookstore Sales with Julie Isgrigg!

    Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Julie Isgrigg, Independent Bookstore Representative. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing (Julie, Grace, and Alvina have all worked in the industry for 25 years!), her philosophy for selling books into bookstores, what she feels authors can do to help sell their books, and her favorite part of her job. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about what they've been reading lately. 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/

    1h 3m

  4. 10 OCT

    Longevity in the Industry!

    Grace and Alvina discuss longevity in the publishing industry, both as an author and illustrator and as an editor, using a recent podcast episode and a Publishers Weekly article as a jumping-off point. They discuss the two main qualities authors (and editors!) need to survive in in the industry, and they also discuss how publishing jobs have diminished in the last 30 years, and how to increase your chances of survival. They introduce a new segment called "Tell Me About..." and Alvina talks about ALL THE BOOKS by Hayley and John Rocco. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about the National Book Award finalists and the new MacArthur Foundation Fellows. 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/

    56 min

  5. 3 OCT

    Cynicism Vs. Skepticism

    Grace and Alvina are recording together in Brooklyn! They discuss the difference between cynicism and skepticism, and which one is "a poison pill" and why it's important to stat hopeful. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they discuss a recent article in Publisher Weekly related to Banned Book Week, about the impact of book bans on authors. And, of course, they end with what they're grateful for. 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/

    46 min

  6. 26 SEPT

    CHOP SUEY: Internet Archive, self publishing after a bestseller, and screen adaptations!

    Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they're joined by Children's Literature Specialist Alison Morris to catch up with each other's lives and see what her life has been like since leaving First Book! Alvina and Grace discuss the Court of Appeals ruling on Hachette vs Internet Archive, and a recent essay about a bestselling author self publishing. Then Allison rejoins them and they all share their favorite book to screen adaptations, and then Alison shares 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/

    1h 7m

  7. 19 SEPT

    Digital Marketing with Savannah Kennelly

    Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Savannah Kennelly, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at LBYR. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, what digital marketing actually means, and tips for authors about social media, including some of the specific challenges of marketing middle grade books. She also reveals how long it takes her to film and post a video, and whether she's ever been recognized in public for being the face of LBYR's YA social media platform, THENOVL!  For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about what they've been eating lately.  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/ Follow LBYR's social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/thenovl/ https://www.instagram.com/littlebrownyoungreaders/

    1h 13m

  8. 12 SEPT

    Trade Marketing with Bill Grace!

    Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Bill Grace, Senior Marketing Manager at LBYR. They discuss everything from how he got his start in publishing, what trade marketing actually means, if publishers can "make" a bestseller, and how marketing has changed over the years. Plus, he gives some advice to authors about social media and working with your publisher on marketing. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about what they've been reading lately.  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/ Follow LBYR's social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/thenovl/ https://www.instagram.com/littlebrownyoungreaders/

    1h 8m
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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.

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