Episode #360:CHOP SUEY: Aging, Hiring, Favorite Teacher, and Book Recs with Alison Morris!
Grace Lin and Alvina Ling talk about several topic, including aging--as they're both in perimenopause, they're dealing with issues like frozen shoulder and brain fog, and Alvina talks about being on hormone replacement therapy. (Midi Health) And then, Alvina talks about the process of hiring a new assistant and what some of the things she's looking for. For the next topic, they talk about who their favorite teachers have been over the years.
And then children's literature specialist Alison Morris joins to share some book recommendations. They end as always with what they're grateful for.
Book Recommendations!
The Odyssey by The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer'sEpic Tale of Greek Mythology for Young Adults) written and illustrated by Gareth Hinds.
Who Knows the Way to Mr. Grimly’s Classroom? by Chris Priestly and illustrated by Mariachiara DiGiorgio.
The Honeybee Highway by Shanna Upchurch and illustrated by Dagmar Smith
Diva Dive into the Night Sea by Thea Lu
Gracie Under the Waves by Linda Sue Park
Mama Car by Lucy Catchpole and illustrated by Karen George
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