Episode 132
#132 - Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
On this episode, we discuss our March 2021 book club pick, Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan, an Asian inspired fantasy/action/romance taking about Lei, an independent girl whos been taken from her family to serve as a "Paper Girl" in the Chinese-inspired imperial court of the demon bull king. We chat about the books themes of oppression and objectification of women, as well as Lei's romance with fellow Paper Girl Wren.
Trigger Warning: Discussion of psychlogical and sexual abuse
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The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year of rising racial tensions and fear, punctuated by this week’s tragic murders in Atlanta. To our listeners who are looking for ways to take more direct action, either to spread the word, protect our community, or support the victims, here are some resources for you:
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- Sign on to AAJA-Atlanta’s collective community statement
- Donate to support the victims and their families and to support crisis intervention
- Offer to share crisis response resources to those in need
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