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

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