On this episode, we chat with Ray Xu about his debut middle grade graphic novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/alterations-ray-xu/20146165?aid=11692&ean=9781454945840&listref=author-interviews&" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alterations</a>, a charming semi-autobiographical tale of a kid growing up in a crowded apartment with his mom, older sister, and grandmother, just trying to fit in and stand out. We chat with Ray about the real life inspirations behind his novel, as well as his own creative journey to becoming an animation story editor and published author.Follow Sajni on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rayxuxu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rayxuxu</a> and check out Ray's graphic novel, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/alterations-ray-xu/20146165?aid=11692&ean=9781454945840&listref=author-interviews&" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alterations</a>, available now on the <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Books & Boba bookshop</a>!*Support the podcast by <a href="https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">supporting our Patreon</a>*Follow our hosts:<ul><li>Reera Yoo (<a href="https://twitter.com/reeraboo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@reeraboo</a>)</li><li>Marvin Yueh (<a href="https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@marvinyueh</a>)</li></ul> Follow us:<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodreads Group</a></li></ul> The Books & Boba February 2024 pick is <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/untethered-sky-fonda-lee/18515006?aid=11692&ean=9781250842466&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Untethered Sky</a> by Fonda LeeThis podcast is part of <a href="https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective</a>

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#260 - Author Chat w/ Ray Xu

Books and Boba