EPISODE SUMMARY

Wendy Shang is the author of numerous books for youth featuring Chinese-American characters, including most recently, THE SECRET BATTLE OF EVAN PAO, which is Read Across America’s September 2022 pick for middle-grade readers. In this episode, she discusses why representation in children’s literature is so impactful, and how her own childhood inspires her as an author today.

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