by 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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April 19, 2025
Janet Bruins discusses her journey of starting the independent publishing company Picnic Heist, including her mission and the advantages of choosing independent publishing, in an interview with Grace Lin and Alvina Ling.
April 10, 2025
<p>Grace and Alvina talk about two different types of price: authentic pride and hubistric pride, and how that might apply to their work and lives. For the Fortune Cookie segment they discuss a recent executive order to defund libraries.</p> <p>Alvina tells Grace about the book BIG ENOUGH by Regina Linke. And, they end by sharing what they're grateful for.</p> <p>Click here to become a Patreon member: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1">https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1</a>.</p> <p>See info about Grace's new book "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon": <a href= "https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor">https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/ </p>
April 3, 2025
<p>Grace and Alvina talk about leadership styles, specifically the Goleman six styles of leadership. They also talk about a recent Hidden Brain podcast episode about how great leaders rise to the occasion.</p> <p>For the Fortune Cookie segment, they discuss Meta AI and how published books (including Grace's) were pirated to train their AI program.</p> <p>Then Alvina tells Grace about the book BLOW OUT THE MOON by Libby Koponen--Alvina's very first acquisition! And then, as always, they end with what they're grateful for.</p> <p>See complete show notes at <a href= "https://www.bookfriendsforever.com">www.bookfriendsforever.com</a>.</p> <p>Click here to become a Patreon member: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1">https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1</a>.</p> <p>See info about Grace's new book "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon": <a href= "https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor">https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor</a>.</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/ </p>
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