362. Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY

Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join me on the podcast to discuss the Lunar New Year Love Story. This new graphic novel is a heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love. Plus! There is a lion dancing! I felt truly honored to serve as the consultant, providing my expertise on lion dance for the book. The experience was remarkable. The conversation with Gene and LeUyen is delightful. They share their inspirations for the novel, reminisce about Lunar New Year memories, and explore the creation of new traditions. Lunar New Year Love Story will be available on January 9, 2024. However, you can preorder it now. In case you don’t already know: Gene is an award-winning author and comic creator of American Born Chinese graphic novel, which is now a television show on Disney+. LeUyen Pham is a New York Times Bestselling and award-winning artist who has illustrated over one hundred and thirty books. It is such an honor to talk to guests like Gene and LeUyen. If you enjoyed this conversation, my favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback. If you would like to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, visit my website or http://Patreon.com/sifumimichan. Thanks for the support! I appreciate it. For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. About Gene Luen Yang Gene Luen Yang is a cartoonist and teacher who’s been drawing comics since he was a kid. He rose to fame with his award-winning graphic novel “American Born Chinese,” which won a National Book Award nomination, the American Library Association’s Printz Award and an Eisner Award. He’s also written popular comics like “Boxers & Saints” and contributed to “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “Superman!” A talented storyteller, Gene also teaches creative writing and served as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Website: www.geneluenyang.com About LeUyen Pham New York Times Bestselling LeUyen Pham came to the United States at the end of the Vietnam War when she was two years old. She has illustrated more than one hundred and thirty books, including board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. She has worked with such notable authors as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, actress Julianne Moore, Newbery winners Shannon Hale and Meg Medina, and comic genius Gene Luen Yang. She is the recipient of the Caldecott Honor Award, the SOI Bronze Medal, and the Sakura Medal, among others. Website: LeUyenPham.com Discussed in this episode: Preorder Lunar New Year Love Story: