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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 #351: Our Superpowers!

Episode #351: Our Superpowers!

Grace and Alvina discuss their superpowers! That is, what qualities they possess that they feel most helped them get to where they are today in their careers. For both of them, cultivating connections and communities played a large role. They talk about what they think their own superpowers are, and what qualities they think are each other's superpowers are.

For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about a new spate of publishing scams, including by people using AI to impersonate authors and editors, and reporters. Then, Alvina tells Grace about the new book THEIR NAME IS ALEX by Paloma O'Toole, and they end as always with what they're grateful for.

Thank You


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. Tag us on social media using the hashtag #bookfriendsforever OR send us a message via Instagram at @bookfriendsforever_podcast or via our website at Bookfriendsforever.com.

See info about Grace's new book "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon": https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor.

You can find Alvina @alvinaling on Instagram , Bluesky, and Threads.

You can find Grace @pacylin on Instagram and Threads, and @authorgracelin on Facebook

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Episode #352: Publishing 101!

Episode #352: Publishing 101!

Episode #350:CHOP SUEY: Asian American identities, Book Banning, Birthday Celebrations and Book Recs with Alison Morris!

Episode #350:CHOP SUEY: Asian American identities, Book Banning, Birthday Celebrations and Book Recs with Alison Morris!