Happy Asian Heritage Month! This May, we’re inviting folks to join our 31-day Asian Books Challenge. All you have to do for the challenge is recommend a book by an Asian author for each day’s prompt.
#98 – April 2020 Book News
On this episode, we go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our April 2020 mid-month check-in.
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7 Asian YA/MG Book & Snack Pairings
Some book clubs like to chat about books over wine. Others prefer coffee, tea, or boba (like yours truly), but what about snacks? Some of our favorite reads have had the most mouthwatering food descriptions that have left us with the worst cravings. So, we thought it would be fun to pair some Asian snacks with books written by Asian authors. Check out our spread!
#97 – Author Chat with I.W. Gregorio
On this episode we chat with author Ilene Wong (aka I.W. Gregorio) about her new YA novel This is My Brain in Love, A story between two teens working at a Chinese restaurant over the summer, who find common ground with each other while dealing with immigrant parents, mental health, and falling in love. We chat with Ilene about her experiences writing the book, her own history with mental health, and how she ended up as a writer who became a surgeon.
Follow Ilene at @IWGregorio and pick up This is My Brain in Love at your favorite bookseller Tuesday, April 14!
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#96 – The Map of Salt and Stars by Zehn Joukhadar
On this episode we discuss our March 2020 book club pick The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar, a novel about two girls on parallel journeys, one a Syrian-American refugee on a journey for safety after her home is shelled in the opening days of the Syrian Civil War, and one a girl posing as a boy to become an apprentice to a legendary cartographer on an epic journey to see the world.
For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums on Goodreads.
March & April 2020 Books by Asian Authors to Support During COVID-19
It’s a difficult time for authors and booksellers around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic. Book tours are being cancelled and bookstores are closing their doors to ensure social distancing. Many authors, especially debut authors, rely on signings and speaking engagements to promote their books, so the situation is particularly disheartening to authors whose books are releasing this spring.
Good news is that there are still plenty of ways to support authors during quarantine. While bookstores may not be open for public browsing, many are still fulfilling online orders, digital purchases, and pre-orders. Here are some March and April 2020 books by authors of Asian descent you can order from your local bookstore now.
