Book Friends Forever

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.

All tagged The Year of the Dog

Mar 7

Mar 7 Episode 4: What success means to us, and we remember Grace’s first novel, the Year of the Dog

Alvina Ling

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Feb 28

Feb 28 Episode 3: Kindling Words, and controversial photos in Grace’s high school yearbook

Grace Lin

Grace Lin and Alvina Ling talk about the news that Grace’s picture book A Big Mooncake for Little Star was awarded a Caldecott Honor, and share how they each first heard the news. They also discuss what’s on their minds: extroversion vs. introversion, and share what they’re grateful for this week.