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the 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.

Episode 12: Our Trip to the Grand Canyon and Goal Setting

Episode 12: Our Trip to the Grand Canyon and Goal Setting

Grace’s bucket list item complete: a hot hair balloon ride! On this week’s episode, the Book Friends Forever take a trip down memory lane and revisit their trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona many moons ago.

Hot Air balloon ride!

Hot Air balloon ride!

Taking in the views at The Grand Canyon

Taking in the views at The Grand Canyon

 

Since Alvina has been getting ready for her sabbatical and Grace has been traveling so much, travel has been on their minds. The friends reminisce about the hot air balloon ride, the GRAND-ness of the Grand Canyon, the yoga in Sedona, and a walk on the Sky Walk.

In relation to bucket list items, there is discussion and exploration about about goal setting. Both Grace and Alvina came from goal-oriented parents but Alvina’s were more specific. In Grace’s family there was more pressure because you just had to be the best at whatever you were doing. They both agreed that being goal oriented come with pros and cons. Alvina wants to reach the goal of one day attending the Oscars, while Grace wants to win a gold medal!

Enjoying the wide open west!

Enjoying the wide open west!

As always, Grace and Alvina end with sharing what they are grateful for. Alvina is grateful for the opportunity to go on Sabbatical and Grace is so thankful she has a happy daughter even when she has to travel away from her so often.

Episode 13:Being mistaken for other Asians and all the answers about Book Auctions!

Episode 13:Being mistaken for other Asians and all the answers about Book Auctions!

Episode 11: Early Success vs. Later Success, and blogging!

Episode 11: Early Success vs. Later Success, and blogging!