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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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Kids Ask Authors is a podcast where kids can ask the authors of their favorite books a question. Every week, children's book author and illustrator Grace Lin and a guest author answer one question from a child reader-helping kids on their own creative journey!
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Exploring the uses of primary sources in K-12 libraries and classrooms. We'll dig into resources and teaching strategies as well as talk to educators who are utilizing primary sources and others who curate these incredible items and use them in their work.
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Brandi and Danni Lin

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Brandi and Danni are two sisters who just happen to be dead inside. With no fulfilling careers, longtime relationships, or children, they turn to the only thing promised to give them a feeling: art. Every week, Brandi and Danni will get face to face with art, discuss the wack history behind it, and evaluate its life-giving powers. Join us on Art Sistory, where two sisters put art to the ultimate test: can it make you feel alive? If you listen in, maybe you will feel just a little less dead i ...
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Catherine Toon

Catherine Toon

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It’s time to lay toxic religion down and experience healing, wholeness, and freedom. Get ready for massive spiritual transformation as Catherine Toon, MD and her guests share. You have found a happy place of love – a breath of fresh air!
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Welcome to the Word to the W.I.S.E… Why Standards Matter! A podcast series brought to you by UL Standards & Engagement. In the first season we featured remarkable women who used their careers in science and engineering to create a safer, more secure and sustainable future. This season we shift our focus to gender in the development of safety standards. Why safety standards? Standards touch almost every aspect of our lives. They are a set of requirements for how products and systems must perf ...
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Grace and Alvina discuss longevity in the publishing industry, both as an author and illustrator and as an editor, using a recent podcast episode and a Publishers Weekly article as a jumping-off point. They discuss the two main qualities authors (and editors!) need to survive in in the industry, and they also discuss how publishing jobs have dimini…
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Grace and Alvina are recording together in Brooklyn! They discuss the difference between cynicism and skepticism, and which one is "a poison pill" and why it's important to stat hopeful. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they discuss a recent article in Publisher Weekly related to Banned Book Week, about the impact of book bans on authors. And, of co…
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The most beautiful place you will ever visit is the sacred place of you and God inside you! Here is the authentic you - the one who is intrinsically beautiful, powerful, pure, honorable and trustworthy - just the way God made you! Join me as I unpack this inspiring message!Stay connected with Catherine:Catherinetoon.comFB: Catherine Toon, MDIG: @Ca…
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How can we find joy amidst life's changes? What steps can we take to reignite our passion and creativity when we feel stuck? In today's episode, we dive deep into the journey of rediscovering our spark and staying motivated through life's ups and downs. We explore how to embrace change, balance action with patience, and infuse spirituality into our…
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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they're joined by Children's Literature Specialist Alison Morris to catch up with each other's lives and see what her life has been like since leaving First Book! Alvina and Grace discuss the Court of Appeals ruling on Hachette vs Internet Archive, and a recent essay about a bestselling author se…
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Our words are a creative force in our relationship with ourselves and others, as well as our careers, finances, and fulfillment. They can bolster our confidence and empower forward thinking, What we speak is critical for us to flow in creative productivity in all our pursuits, including entrepreneurship. They can break agreement with the kingdom of…
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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Savannah Kennelly, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at LBYR. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, what digital marketing actually means, and tips for authors about social media, including some of the specific challenges of marketing…
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God made Adam in the image and likeness of God - in that likeness He created them male and female. Masculinity and femininity have unique energies and expressions. Each gender carries a portion of the opposite gender. As each gender learns to flow in his/her expression, healthy identity forms and with the freedom to flex in the opposite energy as r…
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What is our Inner Child? How can we integrate the needs of our Inner Child to help us heal, grow, and prosper? In today's episode, we have special guest and CEO Youme Lin who shares how her childhood experiences influenced who she has become today, along with some tips on how we can befriend our Inner Child and live a happy, healthy, and authentic …
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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Bill Grace, Senior Marketing Manager at LBYR. They discuss everything from how he got his start in publishing, what trade marketing actually means, if publishers can "make" a bestseller, and how marketing has changed over the years. Plus, he gives some advice t…
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Religion, in its impure form, is deadly. Instead of saving people, it puts people in bondage and, with the Christian version, it does so in Jesus’ name. But there is vast healing and hope for freedom. It is literally a movement authored by the Author and Finisher of Faith Himself! Join Lin Bennett and myself for this joyful conversation - guarantee…
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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Cheryl Lew, Associate Director of Publilcity. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, to what goes into the decision to send authors on tour or to festivals, to how books and authors are pitched to media, and how important preorders ar…
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How many times have we asked ourselves, “God where are you?”. This is never so pressing as when we have an urgent need that only God can work out. God always invites us into greater revelation of who He is His goodness, His compassion, His mastery and His beauty! Join Pastor Larry McKnight as we tackle this question, discussions on the nature of “h…
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What kind of message do we want to give our future kids? What do we want to pass down when we become parents ourselves? Today's episode is all about how we strive to be the best example for the next generation, and how to find the right partner for you. 🎧Listen on all platforms! Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ux01HJApv53QR6BwaHZed?si=7dac11…
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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they answer some listener questions, including a couple about the middle grade market. They discuss a TedTalk about the four stages of retirement, and they talk about a New York Times piece where author Curtis Sittenfeld challenged ChatGPT in writing a short story beach read. And then they give s…
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How many times have we asked ourselves, “God where are you?”. This is never so pressing as when we have an urgent need that only God can work out. God always invites us into greater revelation of who He is His goodness, His compassion, His mastery and His beauty! Join Pastor Larry McKnight as we tackle this question, discussions on the nature of “h…
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Grace and Alvina celebrate their 25 years in the publishing industry and share their top ten career highlights so far, including how they got their starts. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about what they've been eating lately! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon…
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Knowing God as a Person, Who loves by virtue of being Love, is the gateway to knowing Him/Her intimately. Intimacy incubates, births, and matures our ability to trust God more and more as Holy Spirit conforms and matures us into the image of Christ. God is a consuming fire Who consumes all that is not of Love’s kind, leaving us as His/Her cherished…
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Today we talk about the mercury retrograde in Virgo, and what it means for us. How loud is your self-criticism? How can we use criticisms from our professional and personal lives to benefit our lives? 🎧Listen on all platforms! Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ux01HJApv53QR6BwaHZed?si=7dac118137f549ac 👉Hosted by Emma Bernier and Grazy Grace 🍵F…
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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Christie Michel, Senior Marketing Manager, to talk about School and Library Marketing. The discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, to how authors are pitched for conferences and what Christie's favorite conference is. For the Fortune Cookie…
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Father, Son and Holy Spirit have always existed in loving oneness. They have made Themselves known throughout scripture and throughout the human experience, pointing to One Another in Love. Join Dr. C. Baxter Kruger and myself in this thought provoking and poignant discussion.Connect with Baxter:GAN Show - Across All Worlds with Jason ClarkPatreon …
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Grace and Alvina talk about what they envision their eventual retirement will look like (don't worry, it's still a long time away for both of them), including some of the things they need to do to prepare. They were inspired to talk about this topic because of the recent retirement of some long-time editors. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they tal…
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Traditional Christian parenting is failing. For decades young adults raised in Christian homes have been leaving the church in droves looking for answers elsewhere. Could it be that our focus has been on behavior management vs. the heart? Join Amy and myself as we discuss and unpack God’s answers for this critical issue! https://raisingamazingkids.…
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What does it mean to become a leader of your own life? Have you ever felt like you always had to keep your head down and can never speak up? How can we use astrology to find what it means to be a leader of our own life? 🎧Listen on all platforms! Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ux01HJApv53QR6BwaHZed?si=7dac118137f549ac 👉Hosted by Emma Bernier…
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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss a bunch of publishing news, including publishing imprint closures, new imprints, moves, and changes. The talk about the firing of a literary agent due to social media, soft censorship, Authors Against Book Bans, and Barnes & Noble. And then Alison Morris shares some big news involvin…
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We were created in Love and in the image and likeness of Love. As such, God, Who is Love, upholds and empowers all things in line with His original design. Join me as I share this empowering message!Stay connected with Catherine:Catherinetoon.comFB: Catherine Toon, MDIG: @CatherineToonWatch on YouTube: Catherine Toon, MD (like & subscribe for more!…
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Alvina is back from her 50th Birthday vacation to Banff! Grace and Alvina talk about how their present selves inform their future selves. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about at what age they'd want to freeze themselves. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/…
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“God is better than you think, and you can’t imagine him better than he is.” This is a quote from Bill Vanderbush from his book “Unveiled Horizons”. What does an authentic, vulnerable, intimate, and unhindered relationship with God look like? What does it mean to abide in the rest of the living Word? What would we like our children and future gener…
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Today we discuss all about feminine hygiene! There was a recent study about how heavy metal and toxins were found in US tampons. What are some ways that Grace and Emma have been doing with their personal hygiene? How does this relate to the moon cycle and astrology? 🎧Listen on all platforms! Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ux01HJApv53QR6BwaH…
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Grace and Alvina discuss two different podcasts on similar topics: how to bring sparkle back into your life, and how to experience awe. For the fortune cookie segment, they talk about the last thing they’ve purchased. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsfor…
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How we see God informs every area of our lives, including how we see ourselves and how we approach life. The truth is that humanity has a tendency to create God in its image with profound implications. As we go through the journey of life, our beliefs and convictions are subject to being challenged, forcing us to reconsider and potentially overhaul…
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Grace and Alvina look back at their new year's resolutions to see if they've made any progress (spoiler alert--they have!). For their fortune cookie segment, they talk about what song best represents their graduation. Also, hear about Alvina's mega family reunion trip to Puerto Rico! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here…
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What happens when the Pastoral staff become burnt out with church as usual? How do we measure success in ministry? What does it mean to love our community well? If we shut down our churches would the community feel it? How do we re-think church? How do we re-imagine what pastoring looks like? What do we do while waiting for God’s answer for inspire…
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Why is finding love harder than ever in this generation? What are the differences in dating between different countries? Is finding true love possible in this 'fast lane' era? Today our guest is Dasom Lee, a prominent NYC lifestyle creator, who dives into what dating is like in NYC. Follow Dasom Lee: IG https://www.instagram.com/explorewithdasom/ B…
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In life no one escapes the pain of being accused of wrongdoing. It is a level playing ground and is always painful. When the accusation is false it is particularly hurtful. How do we get over false accusations? How do we get over true guilt when the accusation is true? What about when we feel guilty, but the accusation is false? We need help and ha…
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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Andy Ball, Director of Managing Editorial, to talk about the Managing Editori's role in the publishing process. For the Fortune Cookies segment, they talk about what they're obsessed with right now! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click h…
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The church has been hungry to see the blessing that the word of God talks about. What does it actually mean “to be blessed”? Join me as I unpack this joyful powerful message!Stay connected with Catherine:Catherinetoon.comFB: Catherine Toon, MDIG: @CatherineToonWatch on YouTube: Catherine Toon, MD (like & subscribe for more!)…
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Today’s episode is on women’s beauty standard! We’ll cover how these standards have evolved over time, share personal stories of how we’ve adjusted to beauty standards, and how different astrological signs can influence our choices in beauty and fashion. Featuring beauty and wellness creator Shiny Liu! Thank you to today's gifting supporter Vivaia!…
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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they tallk about how they deal with deadlines and time management, what their friendship style is, and two updates in AI in the industry! And, Alison Morris of First Book shares a few book recommendations. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon membe…
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All the created realm was created in love and beauty. And God was so pleased with His beautiful creation - nowhere as much as His beloved children created to bear His glorious radiant image and likeness. Join Catherine as she shares this love saturated message!Stay connected with Catherine:Catherinetoon.comFB: Catherine Toon, MDIG: @CatherineToonWa…
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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Lillian Sun, Production Director, to talk about the book production process. For the Fortune Cookies segment, they talk about what they're looking forward to reading this summer! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patr…
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Very little in life is static. In my last episode, I discussed the constancy of change. Constant change can make life feel very scary and unsettling. What can we count on when everything around us is changing? Any human-originated construct or entity, including religion in any flavor, has and will continue to fail and disillusion us. What is left? …
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What is it like working in the nightlife, specifically in a gentlemen's club? How do bottle service, club tables, and hospitality systems operate? We delve into the 'taboo' and hidden stories of working in the hospitality industry. Plus, what does astrology tell us about the nightlife? Today's guest is model and maître d' Gabriella Firek! Thank you…
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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Sasha Illingworth, Associate Creative Director, to talk about the middle grade and young adult book design process, and Sasha shares some tips for aspiring illustrators, and the talk about cover trends. For the Fortune Cookies segment, they talk about what they…
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Life is almost never static. Change is an integral part of life cycles, aging, vocations, callings within vocations/avocations, and relationships. Change can be scary and often painful. But it also is crucial for growth and a fulfilling life. How do we know when and what change to embrace and how to embrace it? How Join Catherine Toon as she shares…
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Grace and Alvina talk about change--what the major changes in their lives have been, and how one can become better at adjusting to change. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about posting children on social media and privacy issues. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patr…
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Everyone has a unique journey grappling with who they are. And God is with everyone on that journey, revealing who He is and who we are as Christ in this world. Join me and Pastor Jerry Gray in this intimate and delightful conversation! Facebook: @Jerry L Gray New Life In Christ, Lawrence Church: @NLICLawrenceEmail: nlicpastorjl@gmail.comWebsite: h…
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Notable people around the world have been known to use astrology to thrive in business and other areas of their life. Where in your chart can you see a peek into your career? How can we go through the ups and downs in our career to keep going? Is there such thing as the right timing? 🎧Listen on all platforms! Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4…
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Grace and Alvina are recording together on the day after Grace's 50th birthday! They talk all about the concept of growth mindset and what it means, and if they feel that they themselves have growth mindset. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they discuss birthday wishes and whether it's "game over" for them! See complete show notes at www.bookfriends…
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