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Book Friends Forever Podcast

Alvina and Grace

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.

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52:16

Episode 245: Personality Tests!

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2024/04/04

Grace and Alvina both take two different personality tests (the Myers Briggs and Big Five Tests) and talk about their results and the science behind personality tests in general. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

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40:16

Episode 244: Middle Grade and Market Fluctuations

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2024/03/28

Grace and Alvina talk about the slumping middle grade market and talk about how the market fluctuates overall. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

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58:38

Episode 243: CHOP SUEY: Hugo Award controversy,...

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2024/03/21

Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss the Hugo Award controversy, a new publishing house launching called Author's Equity, and an article about gender parity in publishing. And Alison Morris of First Books joins to offer some book recommendations! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Follow us in Instagram:

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01:01:04

Episode 242: 5-year Anniversary!

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2024/03/14

Grace is back from sabbatical, and she and Alvina celebrate a bit belatedly the five-year anniversary of this podcast! They look back at where they and the publishing industry was five years ago, talk about how the podcast has changed, and where they see things going in another five years. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout

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40:24

Episode 241: Moving with Libby Koponen!

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2024/03/07

While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with their friend, author Libby Koponen about moving--how many times they've moved (Libby has moved over 40 times!), their favorite places they've lived, what they've learned, and tips and tricks for moving. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here:

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01:00:40

Episode 240: Upheavals, Slumps and Rekindling...

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2024/02/29

Grace takes a break from her sabbatical to record the podcast in person with Alvina and special guest author Laurel Snyder. They're recording together at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, GA and talk about upheavals in the publishing industry, what to do when you're in a slump, and how to rekindle creativity. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com

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44:00

Episode 239: Big Magic with Shelli R. Johannes!

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2024/02/22

While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with author Shelli R. Johannes about the book BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert and how it changed her perspective on writing and publishing. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196. Follow us in

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54:33

Episode 238: Mental Health with Stephen Colman

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2024/02/15

While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with her husband Stephen Colman about his mental health journey, including tips on managing anxiety and depression. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196. Follow us in Instagram:

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31:08

Episode 237: Bonus episode: How it All Began!

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2024/02/14

For this surprise bonus episode, Grace and Alvina drop the very first episode of Book Friends Forever into the feed to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of this podcast! In this episode, recorded back in 2019, Grace and Alvina talk about how they met and also share their new year's resolutions (from 2019!). See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy

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52:15

Episode 236: The Pareto Principle with Jane Kuo!

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2024/02/08

Grace and Alvina welcome special guest, author Jane Kuo and they discuss the Pareto Principle and how it might relate to publishing and productivity. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196. Follow us in Instagram:

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54:28

Episode 235: CHOP SUEY: ALAYMA, sprayed edges, and...

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2024/02/05

Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where the discuss the ALA Youth Media Awards, the special effect called sprayed edges, and various news surrounded banned books. And Alison Morris of First Books joins to offer some book recommendations! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here:

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01:12:01

Episode 234: Taiwan Trip!

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2024/01/25

Grace and Alvina are together again after Alvina's epic vacation to Taiwan! Alvina shares all about her trip in this episode. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/hazel476196. Follow us in Instagram:

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01:00:02

Episode 233: Creating the Creative Life with Anna Alter!

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2024/01/18

While Alvina is in Taiwan, Grace welcomes special guest and friend Anna Alter to discuss the children's book industry and how Anna has pivoted to working with ceramics. Find Anna's work here: https://annaalter.com/ See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Grace's daughter Hazel here:

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01:20:53

BFF 232 QUESTIONS WITH GUEST CO-HOST NATASHA TARPLEY

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2024/01/12

Alvina is in Taiwan this week. Grace welcomes fellow author Natasha Tarpley. See more about Natasha at her website https://natashatarpleywrites.com See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com

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54:45

Episode 231: 2024 New Year Resolutions

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2024/01/05

Grace and Alvina look forward to 2024. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com

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56:12

Episode 230: 2023 Year End Review!

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2023/12/21

Grace and Alvina look back on 2023, discuss the highs and lows, and also review how they did on their new year's resolutions! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com

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59:51

Episode 229: How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays!

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2023/12/14

Grace and Alvina talk about how to stay physically and mentally healthy during the holiday season! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's events for CHINESE MENU here: https://gracelin.com/news-events/

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49:55

Episode 228: Envy and FOMO!

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2023/12/07

Grace and Alvina talk about the end of the year and how to try to avoid professional and personal envy and FOMO, but also how to make those feelings work to your advantage. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's events for CHINESE MENU here: https://gracelin.com/news-events/

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56:03

Episode 227: 2023 Gift Guide

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2023/11/30

Grace and Alvina give some holiday gift recommendations for readers, authors, illustrators, kids, and more! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's events for CHINESE MENU here: https://gracelin.com/news-events/ Follow on Instagram @bookfriendsforever_podcast

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01:02:02

Episode 226: CHOP SUEY: Publishing news and Cell...

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2023/11/16

Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they talk about a bunch of publishing news, including how Goodreads is combating review bombing and a new app to battle AI art. They also discuss the new ettiquette surrounding cell phones, and Alvina shares some LBYR book recommendations. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's events for CHINESE MENU here:

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