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February 5, 2017 by Colby Sharp

Grace Lin And Alvina Ling: The BFF Episode

February 5, 2017 by Colby Sharp   3 comments

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Last year I got an email from Newbery Honor winning author Grace Lin. She had an idea for an episode of The Yarn. I loved the idea, but it sounded tricky. Lots of moving pieces. I figured that it wouldn’t hurt to try. I’m so glad I decided to roll with Grace’s idea.

This episode includes:

  • Grace reading the email she sent me with the idea for this episode
  • An interview with Grace’s BFF (and editor) Alvina Ling
  • An ending that may require tissues

https://soundcloud.com/colby-sharp-3/39-alvina-ling-and-grace-lin

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About Colby Sharp

Colby Sharp is a third grade teacher at Parma Elementary in Parma, Michigan. He is the co-founder of Nerd Camp and Nerdy Book Club. He co-hosts the monthly twitter chats #SharpSchu (with John Schu) and #TitleTalk (with Donalyn Miller)

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  1. :Donna says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    Talk about pulling heartstrings…
    I’ve had the pleasure of meeting both Grace and Alvina (Alvina more than once) and had heard the beautiful story of their friendship, and though I knew Greg had passed away, I didn’t know about Grace’s husband. Such heartbreak mixed with such beauty. Thank you for sharing this, Colby 🙂

  2. M. Gianferrari says

    February 13, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    Loved listening to this–so moving. And what a friendship. So glad they can be there for each other!

  3. Jennifer B. says

    February 14, 2017 at 9:03 am

    I have been a Grace Lin fan for a long time. Love all her books. I also knew of her friendship and working relationship with Alvina. Thank you for sharing this story. My favorite episode yet of The Yarn. Keep them coming!

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