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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 #137: Our Center for Fiction Speeches!

Episode #137: Our Center for Fiction Speeches!

Grace and Alvina share their speeches for the Center for Fiction gala--Grace's introduction of Alvina, and Alvina's acceptance speech for the Medal for Editorial Excellence. They discuss public speaking, windows and mirrors in children’s books, imposter syndrome, and diversity in books.

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*If you’re a patron, don’t forget to check out this week’s Random Questions feed! Authors Janet Fox and Grace Lin answer the random question: “Is cereal a soup? Why or why not?” Click here to listen! If you’re not a patron already, join today!

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Episode #138: 2022 New Year’s Resolutions!

Episode #138: 2022 New Year’s Resolutions!

Episode #136: Walk N' Talk- 2021 Year in Review

Episode #136: Walk N' Talk- 2021 Year in Review