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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 #207: Dating! with Stephen Colman

Episode #207: Dating! with Stephen Colman

Alvina and her husband Stephen (subbing in for Grace) talk about dating! They also talk about the recent Supreme Court case overturning affirmative action. Grace is enjoying a family vacation.

How have you been?

Stephen has been “hangin’ in” much like everyone else right now with the wildfire smoke and upsetting decisions made by the Supreme Court these days. He’s been looking for the sunshine in life. Alvina was away at ALA for a few nights. They’re headed to Vermont in a few days with Stephen’s family.

Dating!

Stephen and Alvina decide to talk about all of their dating experiences. They talk about the history of ex’s, first dates, and “dating plans”. Alvina and Stephen talk about dating apps, red flags, and dating in your 40’s.

Fortune Cookie Segment: Supreme Court recently ruled to end race conscious admissions at Universities.

Check out this article here. Stephen and Alvina discuss how to make education accessible to all people.

Gratefuls:

Stephen is grateful that he met Alvina and their cats. Alvina is grateful for Stephen and their upcoming vacation!

Thank you to Hachette Audio, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and Alex at Pacyworks Studio for producing and editing this podcast. Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend about us. (Use the hashtag #bookfriendsforever.)

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  • You can find Grace @Pacylin on Instagram and @gracelinauthor on TikTok and Hive

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Episode #208: Vacations vs. Trips!

Episode #208: Vacations vs. Trips!

Episode #206: 2023 Mid-Year Review!

Episode #206: 2023 Mid-Year Review!