Tochi Onyebuchi on Finding Joy in your Writing Process
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Warm welcome, Storytellers! If you’re looking for a super intimate space where you can meet fellow storytellers and experience what it’s like to be a part of our community, come hang out with us in our private Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/88cupsoftea. We check in with each other on the daily, and have weekly threads where you can update each other about your work-in-progress, along with swapping recommendations for books and tv shows, and there’s a whole lot more that happens in there. Join us at ! --------------------------------------- We are thrilled to announce we are...
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Stacey Lee On Uncovering Untold Stories
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, let's continue and build upon the momentum surrounding the active work to create a just and equitable system for the black community. Head over to our page of resources of recommended learning: If you’re looking for a super intimate space where you can meet fellow storytellers and experience what it’s like to be a part of our community, come hang out with us in our private Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/88cupsoftea. We check in with each other on the daily, and have weekly threads where you can update each other about your...
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Kat Cho on Writing as a Source of Solace and Joy
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, let's continue and build upon the momentum surrounding the active work to create a just and equitable system for the black community. Head over to our page of resources of recommended learning: If you’re looking for a super intimate space where you can meet fellow storytellers and experience what it’s like to be a part of our community, come hang out with us in our private Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/88cupsoftea. We check in with each other on the daily, and have weekly threads where you can update each other about your...
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Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam In Conversation With Lelina Chang
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, you can to keep up with our latest posts and Instagram stories where we announce new episodes and essays, feature our favorite quotes, and host Instagram Story takeovers by some of your favorite authors. And to experience the warmth and encouragement of our community first-hand! --------------------------------------- In this special edition 88 Cups of Tea podcast episode, we feature National Book Award Finalist Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam of The Exonerated Five in conversation with 88 Cups of Tea guest-host Lelina Chang, an advocate whose work is...
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Molly O'Neill On The Roles Of A Literary Agent Part 2
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, let's continue and build upon the momentum surrounding the active work to create a just and equitable system for the black community. Head over to our page of resources of recommended learning: You can to keep up with our latest posts and Instagram stories where we announce new episodes and essays, feature our favorite quotes, and host Instagram Story takeovers by some of your favorite authors. So make sure to head over to so you don't miss out on the next takeover! --------------------------------------- Curious about...
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Molly O’Neill On The Roles Of A Literary Agent Part 1
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, let's continue and build upon the momentum surrounding the active work to create a just and equitable system for the black community. Head over to our page of resources of recommended learning: You can to keep up with our latest posts and Instagram stories where we announce new episodes and essays, feature our favorite quotes, and host Instagram Story takeovers by some of your favorite authors. So make sure to head over to so you don't miss out on the next takeover! --------------------------------------- Curious about...
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Elizabeth Acevedo On Disrupting Priorities
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, let's continue and build upon the momentum surrounding the active work to create a just and equitable system for the black community. Head over to our page of resources of recommended learning: You can to keep up with our latest posts and Instagram stories where we announce new episodes and essays, feature our favorite quotes, and host Instagram Story takeovers by some of your favorite authors. So make sure to head over to so you don't miss out on the next takeover! --------------------------------------- Want to learn...
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Daniel José Older On Reaching The Heart Of Your Story
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, let's continue and build upon the momentum surrounding the active work to create a just and equitable system for the black community. Head over to our page of resources of recommended learning: You can to keep up with our latest posts and Instagram stories where we announce new episodes and essays, feature our favorite quotes, and host Instagram Story takeovers by some of your favorite authors. So make sure to head over to so you don't miss out on the next takeover! --------------------------------------- Curious to...
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Hi Storytellers, listen in on the latest episode split into two different segments. First segment, it's just you and me. Head over to our page of resources as mentioned in this segment: Second segment, we're pulling our conversation with Jacqueline Woodson out of the archives. Please say 'Hi' to Jacqueline on Twitter here: Head over to her shownotes page at to find books mentioned in her episode, tweetable quotes, and the timestamps of highlights throughout the entire conversation.
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Kelly Yang on Persevering Through Unprecedented Times
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Warm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to to keep up with our latest posts and Instagram stories where we announce new episodes and essays, feature our favorite quotes, and host Instagram Story takeovers by some of your favorite authors. So make sure to head over to so you don't miss out on the next takeover! --------------------------------------- Kelly’s episode is edited from a livestream we recorded back in March. Please note that the audio quality isn’t as clear as it’s pulled from our livestream, and you’ll hear some popping sounds in the...
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Diggin the books you're discovering from our podcast episodes? You'll love learning about Lamar Giles and his debut novel NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE. Be sure to tune into Lamar's interview segment that's proudly brought to you by Epic Reads at the top of this episode and be inspired by his advice on reaching your writing goals!
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Want to discover how to manage strict deadlines or how to best ask for an extension? How about a plotting technique that'll help you build strong character arcs? Or all the ways a writing retreat can help you reach your writing goals? We talk about it all and much more with Grace Lin.
Grace is a NY Times bestselling author and illustrator who won the Newbery Honor for her book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Her other award-winning books include When the Sea Turned to Silver, Starry River of the Sky, The Year of the Dog, and her upcoming novel Mulan: Before the Sword!
Grace and I kick off the conversation with how she found her passion for writing and illustrating children’s books and the steps she took to turn her dream into a thriving career. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look into her TEDx talk where she highlights the significance of multicultural literature on personal identity and development. She shares an exciting snapshot of her upcoming novel Mulan: Before the Sword that sets the stage for Disney’s upcoming live-action movie Mulan. We then dive into her research process and how she managed the book’s tight deadline, all while giving us crucial advice on how to juggle deadlines all while staying true to your story. We then discuss plotting strong character arcs, why writing retreats are crucial to Grace’s livelihood as a writer, and you’ll be happy to hear that we also touch on finances in this conversation.
Please say 'Hi' to Grace on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pacylin
Head over to Grace's shownotes page at https://88cupsoftea.com/grace-lin to find the resources and books mentioned in her episode, tweetable quotes, and the timestamps of highlights throughout the entire conversation. And be sure to catch her Instagram story takeover by heading over to Instagram.com/88cupsoftea!