To fully flesh out the themes of my story, I needed my main character to pursue something completely out of the box and stand-up comedy was the perfect vehicle. I thought that tension would be a great basis for a middle grade adventure that grapples with identity, values, and ultimately self-acceptance. I was interested in writing about what it’s like to be a second-generation American and the unique challenges we face trying to find our place between our parents’ traditional culture and the one we picked up growing up in America. What was your initial inspiration for writing this book? While Jessica Kim’s Stand Up, Yumi Chung! (Kokila, 2020) is a humorous read, and Risa Nyman’s Swallowed by a Secret (Immortal Works, 2020) is more serious, both books are heartfelt. Today I’m interviewing two debut middle grade authors about what inspired them as well as how truth emerges through their fiction.
0 kommentar(er)
