Show Notes
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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The Books & Boba June 2026 pick is The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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