Episode #310: CHOP SUEY: Ages in Young Adult, Pen Names, and Last Meals!
Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss several topics, including how protagonists in YA have gotten older over the years, different ways authors use pen names, and then, Alison Morris joins to discuss what they would all eat for their last meals! Alison also gives some book recommendations based on her recent travels, and they end as always with what they're grateful for.
How have you been?
Grace visited the Three Sisters Sanctuary in Goshen, Ma. Debbi Michiko Florence and Grace are going on tour this fall! Learn more about their Very Asian Book Trip 2025! She’s been working on dragon origami’s.
Chop Suey:
Topic 1: Grace and Alvina talk about where the books for the real YA age group have gone. It seems to be dominated by older teens. Alvina says it’s not necessarily based on the protagonist.
Topic 2: Author Pen Names! The topic was inspired by this article.
What would your last meals be?
Alison Morris drops in to talk about this fun topic! The topic was inspired by Alvina’s debate about what to eat on her birthday: Fried Chicken, Crab, or Mac n’ Cheese! Dessert: Frozen pound cake with Strawberries and ice cream.
Grace: All kinds of dumplings and boba tea!
Alison: Coconut cake and Tandem Bakery in Portland, ME. Lobster and pasta!
Book Recommendations with Alison Morris!
Alison gives a shout out to Barefoot Books for their ALA totebag! It includes art from Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History by Rachel C. Katz.
The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem by Colleen Paeff and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn controversy!
The Mermaid Moon and Hogbert by Briony May Smith
Gratefuls
Alvina is so grateful for all of her friends that came out to her theme party! Grace is grateful for the quiet painting time at home. Alison is grateful for times that are normal and feel great.
THANK YOU!
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