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Asian Book Club
Hosted by Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park · EN
Welcome to Asian Book Club Podcast! We're your hosts - Jamae and Steven. We highlight Asian and Asian American authors, spanning all genres, book formats, and reading lengths. We invite all readers and listeners to follow along with each pick. See you at the next read!
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Did You Eat Yet?: Charcuterie Board Edition
Apr 16, 202500:14:18Tap to summarizeDid you eat yet? This is how our immigrant families show they care for and love us.In this segment, we share the foods and specific food items we'd pair with the past five books we've read - Tif Marcelo's The Holiday Switch, Vivan Tu's Rich AF, Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon's Where I Belong, Chi Ta-Wei's The Membranes, and Hala Alyan's The Moon That Turns You Back. This fifth episode in the Did You Eat Yet? series features charcuterie board foods!Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Let's Get Together by Lunareh
Transcribe →And She Said the Title (Book Club Pick 24.2)
Apr 9, 202500:21:54Tap to summarizeIn this second episode of book club pick no. 24, we talk about how the depth of the themes and shared the poems that stood out to us.Hala Alyan is the author of four award-winning collections of poetry as well as the novel Salt Houses, which was the winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Arab American Book Award and a finalist for the Chautauqua Prize. She is currently based in Brooklyn where she works as a clinical psychologist. You can learn more about her work at HalaAlyan.com and on Instagram @Hala.N.Alyan.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Elyanna is a Palestinian-Chilean who blends Arabic music, pop, and R&B. You can learn more about Elyanna on their website at Elyanna.com and on Instagram @Elyanna.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →The Story Is What Shines Through (Book Club Pick 24.1)
Apr 2, 202500:21:31Tap to summarizeIn this first episode of book club pick no. 24, we talk about how we read poetry, the themes we noticed, and the poems that stood out to usHala Alyan is the author of four award-winning collections of poetry as well as the novel Salt Houses, which was the winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Arab American Book Award and a finalist for the Chautauqua Prize. She is currently based in Brooklyn where she works as a clinical psychologist. You can learn more about her work at HalaAlyan.com and on Instagram @Hala.N.Alyan.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Ashtar Muallem is a theater- and circus-trained performing artist and yoga instructor. They are currently touring with their piece called "Cosmos". You can learn more about Ashtar Muallem on Youtube @AshtarMuallem and on Instagram @Ashtar.Muallem.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →Being Happy (Book Club Pick 23.3)
Mar 26, 202500:28:05Tap to summarizeIn the third and final episode of book club pick no. 23, we're thrown for a loop as the point of view changes, depicting the reality of Momo's situation.Chi Ta-wei is a renowned writer and scholar from Taiwan. His scholarly work focuses on LGBT studies, disability studies, and Sinophone literary history. You can learn more about his work at TaWeiChi.com and on Instagram @TaWeiChi.Ari Larissa Heinrich, the translator of The Membranes, is a professor of Chinese literature and media at the Australian National University.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Amy Jan Ernst of AJE Pottery is a ceramicist who creates dumplings, toast, and other cute shapes for daily home goods. You can learn more aboutAJE Pottery on their website at AJEPottery.com and on Instagram @AJEPottery.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →Barbie Doll Smooth (Book Club Pick 23.2)
Mar 19, 202500:23:12Tap to summarize[Trigger Warning: rape and child abuse]In the second episode of book club pick no. 23, we find out more on how Momo became who she is in the present and discover huge chunks of her past.Chi Ta-wei is a renowned writer and scholar from Taiwan. His scholarly work focuses on LGBT studies, disability studies, and Sinophone literary history. You can learn more about his work at TaWeiChi.com and on Instagram @TaWeiChi.Ari Larissa Heinrich, the translator of The Membranes, is a professor of Chinese literature and media at the Australian National University.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Xin Ying is a principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company and the cofounder of Dancers and Motherhood. You can learn more about Xin Ying on their website at XinYingDance.com and on Instagram @Xin_Ying_Dance.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →Canary in a Cage (Book Club Pick 23.1)
Mar 12, 202500:23:48Tap to summarizeIn this first episode of book club pick no. 23, we get a sense of the book's dystopian world and talk about what we know about the main character Momo.Chi Ta-wei is a renowned writer and scholar from Taiwan. His scholarly work focuses on LGBT studies, disability studies, and Sinophone literary history. You can learn more about his work at TaWeiChi.com and on Instagram @TaWeiChi.Ari Larissa Heinrich, the translator of The Membranes, is a professor of Chinese literature and media at the Australian National University.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Rachel Wong is a Chinese-American Pop R&B artist based in Tualatin, Oregon, whose heartfelt lyrics and mesmerizing sound paint an emotionl journey through storytelling of love, self-discovery, and empowerment. You can learn more about Rachel Wong on Youtube @RachelWongMusic and on Instagram @RaeCanSing.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →BONUS: Author Interview with Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, and Linda Yoon, LCSW (Book Club Pick 22)
Mar 5, 202500:26:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we interview the authors of Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity - Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, and Linda Yoon, LCSW! We ask about the process for gathering the individual stories and sections of the book they would emphasize considering the fraught times in the United States.Soo Jin Lee, a licensed therapist and executive director of Yellow Chair Collective, as well as co-founder of Entwine Community, carved a significant path in mental health advocacy, deeply influenced by her experiences as an Asian immigrant. Her approach to mental health care, centered on understanding and addressing the unique challenges of similar communities, has led her to co-author the impactful book, "Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity." Soo Jin's work, recognized on platforms such as NPR, PBS, CBS, and CUNY, reflects her commitment to culturally sensitive services and the importance of community support in healing and identity formation. Linda Yoon is the founder of Yellow Chair Collective and co-founder of Entwine Community, organizations dedicated to addressing mental health education and service gaps in services for BIPOC communities, with a special focus on Asian Americans. She is recognized as a co-author of the book "Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity," which delves deeply into themes of Asian American identity and resilience, alongside the racial, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics present within Asian American communities. Linda's work has been recognized and featured in media outlets including NPR, PBS, CBS, LA Times, and Buzzfeed. With a heartfelt commitment to well-being and community empowerment, Linda drives changes through mental health programs and advocacy initiatives. Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →People as Being People (Book Club Pick 22.4)
Feb 26, 202500:18:19Tap to summarizeIn this fourth and final episode of book club pick no. 22, we talk about masculinity in Asian men, community building, and celebration.Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, executive director of Yellow Chair Collective, and founder of Entwine community. Her unique lens on mental healthcare is driven by her personal experience as a formerly undocumented immigrant.Linda Yoon, LCSW, is a therapist and social worker with a deep connection to the color yellow, which symbolizes resilience, joy, and hope. This affinity inspired her to name her founding practice Yellow Chair Collective.You can learn more about their work at YellowChairCollective.com and on Instagram @YellowChairCollective.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Lisa Asano is a creative, an artist, and a ceramicist known for the fun pieces she uses around her home. You can learn more about Lisa Asano on Youtube @Lisa_Asano and on Instagram @Lisa_Asano.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →Somebody Knows Somebody That Knows Somebody (Book Club Pick 22.3)
Feb 19, 202500:24:26Tap to summarizeIn this third episode of book club pick no. 22, we talk about compassion, themes of strength in migration stories, and intersectionality.Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, executive director of Yellow Chair Collective, and founder of Entwine community. Her unique lens on mental healthcare is driven by her personal experience as a formerly undocumented immigrant.Linda Yoon, LCSW, is a therapist and social worker with a deep connection to the color yellow, which symbolizes resilience, joy, and hope. This affinity inspired her to name her founding practice Yellow Chair Collective.You can learn more about their work at YellowChairCollective.com and on Instagram @YellowChairCollective.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Kyra is a creative who expresses her art through makeup, which can be described as inventive, striking, and emotive. You can learn more about Kyra through her link tree at Linktr.ee/NotKyrasLooks and on Instagram @NotKyrasLooks.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
Transcribe →Good People Who Do Wrong Things Sometimes (Book Club Pick 22.2)
Feb 13, 202500:25:31Tap to summarizeIn this second episode of book club pick no. 22, we talk about what homeostasis and the window of tolerance look like; discuss intergenerational trauma and the four specific trauma responses; and distinguish among shame, guilt, and grief.Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, executive director of Yellow Chair Collective, and founder of Entwine community. Her unique lens on mental healthcare is driven by her personal experience as a formerly undocumented immigrant.Linda Yoon, LCSW, is a therapist and social worker with a deep connection to the color yellow, which symbolizes resilience, joy, and hope. This affinity inspired her to name her founding practice Yellow Chair Collective.You can learn more about their work at YellowChairCollective.com and on Instagram @YellowChairCollective.Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.Recommendation of the Week: Mohammad "Mo" Amer is a comedian and actore whose performances can be described as conversational and charismatic. You can learn more about Mo Amer through his website at MoAmer.com and on Instagram @MoAmer.Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven ParkEdits: Steven ParkMusic: Drop It by Lunareh
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