Episode 358
#358 - June 2026 Book News
On this episode, we catch up on the latest Asian American book news and publishing announcements for our June 2026 mid-month check-is
Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:
- Life Is a K Drama by Sherri Shepherd & Jayci Lee
- Ophelia No. 23 by Saou Ichikawa
- A Girl’s Spine by Saou Ichikawa
- Birchwood Prep #1: Lina’s Secret by Mae Raespicio
- Kapa Kuiki: My Hawaiian Quilt by Ilima Kahokuhealani Todd; illus. by Mae Waite
- All the Gardeners by Varsha Bajaj; illust. by Grace Easton
- Shifu Mama by Roger Lam; illust. by Alina Chau
- Bamboo Magic by Teresa Robeson; illust. by Wazza Pink
- Kung Fu Crane Girl by Mia Wenjen; ilust. by debut artist Yujie Huang
- Boss Games by Kelly Yang
- Eight Little Hands by Hanh Bui; illust. By Kerisa Greene
- Flickers of Hope by Hanh Bui; illust. By Kerisa Greene
Book news mentioned on this episode:
- Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dies at 56
- Taiwan Travelogue wins the 2026 International Booker Prize
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