
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 have an odds and ends episode where they revisit the topic of gossip and how necessary and powerful it can be. Did you know that couples who gossip together tend to have better relationship satisfaction? Also, gossip is a way to exam... more
Grace and Alvina discuss two topics that are linked--they talk about a recent Happiness Lab podcast episode about the hidden beliefs that shape us. They discuss their own hidden beliefs, both positive and negative, and the seven hidden beliefs that a... more
Grace and Alvina run through some basic terms in publishing, including what a publishing division vs a publishing imprint might mean. They talk about the different departments in a publishing house, including the differences between marketing and pub... more
Grace and Alvina discuss their superpowers! That is, what qualities they possess that they feel most helped them get to where they are today in their careers. For both of them, cultivating connections and communities played a large role. They talk ab... more
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I adore this podcast from best friends and industry insiders Alvina Ling and Grace Lin. I’ve learned so much about the world of publishing and take regular inspiration from their episodes.
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”.
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Two longtime friends pull back the curtain on the children's book publishing world, sharing insider perspectives from editorial, authoring, and storytelling. Episodes commonly explore industry trends, publishing decisions, Book Week and literacy initiatives, diverse representation, and the interplay between real-world events and kidlit. Notable ingredients include candid conversations between Grace Lin and Alvina Ling, generous book recommendations, and behind-the-scenes updates about imprints, tours, and publishing culture. The show often blends practical craft guidance with personal anecdotes, making it a go-to for authors, illustrators, editors, librarians, and readers curious about how books for kids come to life. A standout trait is th... more
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