
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Grace and Alvina look back on the year and share their highlights and lowlights, look back at their words of the year, and evaluate how they did on their new year's resolutions.
For the Fortune Cookie segment they share their favorite things they c... more
Grace and Alvina talk about the difference between wisdom as intelligence, as outlined in an episode of the Hidden Brain podcast, and how this applies to current events as well as the publishing world. They talk about the definitions of both, and how... more
Grace and Alvina have their annual holiday gift guide episode where they give gift recommendations for the people in your life! The gifts ideas include bread lamps, banned books socks, board games, and more!
For the Fortune Cookie they talk about S... more
Grace and Alvina continue their Publishing Curriculum series and welcome special guest Lianna Izzo, to talk about inventory management! They cover everything from what is entailed with evaluating how many books to print, as well as the supply and dem... more
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Grace and Alvina’s show is like snuggling up in a warm blanket with bookish friends and listening to salient publishing thoughts of the day.
Great conversations and a look behind-the-scenes! I love that Alvina and Grace always end with what they’re grateful for. Thanks!
I love that Grace and Alvina are good friends from way back, which gives this podcast a real personal feel. At the same time, as veterans of the publishing industry, their content is very enlightening to me as an author/illustrator much earlier on in his career.
Discovered this podcast after reading “Chinese Menu” by Grace Lin. Fascinating insights into Children’s book publishing! I have a new-found appreciating for authors publishing diverse books — these books already have a positive impact on my child. The podcast also have tons of book recommendations and I have tried some and loved them, including “Simon sort of says”, “Mexikid” and “Last chance”.
I love that when I listen to Alvina and Grace, I feel like I am right there with them talking shop. I get to keep up with what’s going on in the industry while making art on my own books. Their approach is so down to earth and generous. I am grateful for all the knowledge they share and for the community they provide. I particularly enjoyed the recent episode on FOMO and envy.
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A platform for sharing insights into children's literature and publishing, featuring in-depth discussions between two knowledgeable hosts who have extensive experience in the industry. Listeners can expect engaging conversations on a variety of topics, from publishing trends to personal anecdotes about friendship and creativity. Episodes often highlight the importance of supporting authors and delve into themes of community and emotional connection within the literary world.
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