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Two thrillers raise questions about writing from a particular race and identity
Two thrillers raise questions about writing from a particular race and identity
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Today's episode focuses on two thrillers that our host, Andrew Limbong, read while on parental leave. First, R.F. Kuang speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her novel Yellowface and the complicated nuances of writing about friendship and cultural appropriation. Then, Japanese-American author Joe Ide takes a walk with Karen Grigsby Bates, formerly of NPR's Code Switch team, to explain how his upbringing in South Central L.A. informed his series I.Q. and his choice to write from the perspective of a Black protagonist.
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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