Books and Boba Folgen

On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our August 2022 mid-month check-in, including the big news that's rocking the publishing industry right now.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Worthy: The Brave and Capable Life of Joseph Pierce by Andrea Wang; illus by Youa VangThe Art Spy: The Untold Story of World War II Resistance Spy Rose Valland by Michelle YoungHaru, Zombie Dog Hero by Ellen OhFamily of Friends by Varsha Bajaj; illus by Ishaa LoboTemporary Bodies by Anuradha D. RajurkarYasmeen Lari biography by Marzieh Abbas; illus by Hoda HadadiGrief in the Fourth Dimension by Jennifer YuThe Runaway Dosa by Suma Subramaniam; illus by Parvati PillaiFood for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen; illus by Robert Sae-HengThe Carpet and Sour Cherries by Dezh Azaad; illus by Nan CaoCall Me Adnan by Reem FaruqiPlay the Game by Amar ShahChickenpox by Remy LaiIn This Family by Shelly Anand; illus by Meenal PatelWhen a Rhino Has to WAIT by Dazzle Ng; illus by Estrela LourençoAnd Break the Pretty Kings by Lena JeongCamp Scream by Sarah C. Yung; illus by Kelsey Eng and Laan ChamHome in a Lunchbox by Cherry MoMichelle the First: How Action Hero Michelle Yeoh Danced, Acted, and Dreamed Her Own Path by Kristen Mai Giang; illus by Kuri HuangVanya and the Wild Hunt by Sangu MandannaWings to Soar by Tina AthaideNavya Sings for Navarathri by Lakshmi Thamizhmani; illus by Avani DwivediA Name for Sister by Charlotte Cheng; illus by Sophie Diao*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *---This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company:From Ma-Yi Theater Company (The Chinese Lady, Teenage Dick) comes a generation-spanning new journey through the historical and fantastical. Mixing traditional Korean fables with the horrors of the Korean War, Daniel K. Isaac’s epic new play is a funny and deeply moving analog for the experiences of the Korean American diaspora. Isaac deftly moves his characters through time, tracing the legacies of trauma that are passed from one generation to the next, and the various coping mechanisms each one uses to soldier on.Playing August 23 - September 18 at the  La Mama's Ellen Stewart Theater in New York CityTickets on sale now at: http://ma-yitheatre.org/ - use promo code BOOKSANDBOBA for discounted tickets.---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba August 2022 pick is Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba JaigirdarThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex LinComing to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder. Tickets for Chinese Republicans on sale now!