Jasmine Fang joins us to discuss her debut picture book, BENEATH THE SAME ROUND MOON, out in September 2026 from Beaming Books! We also chat about her path to publishing, revising OUR CHINATOWN MARKET, balancing the demands of writing and promotion, international affairs?, and creating joyful stories that help young readers feel seen.

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This episode’s book reviews:

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A GHOST?, words by Daniel Kwan and Julia Pott, illustrations by Sean Lewis

NICE TO EAT YOU, words by Karen Yin, illustrations by Carolina Coroa

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The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com

Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com

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For real though, Tara Hannon did show up for today's podcast in a big way! Check out her series with Birtle and Ghostie, and her illustration work alongside podfriend Lydia Lukidis for Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog! Enjoy Tara, her pregnant unicorn, and all our collective ideas that came out of this chat!

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This episode’s book reviews:

ON FRIDAYS, words by Winsome Bingham, pictures by Jason Griffin

PUMPKIN SMASH!, words by Michelle Schaub, pictures by Rilla Alexander

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The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com

Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com

Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here!!

Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords and @brennajeanneret and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

Ann Koffsky is a fount of wisdom, overflowing with experience but also books publishing this year with back-to-back-to-back releases early this year in THE MIRACLE OF MATZAH PIZZA, WHAT EMMA WROTE, and BLAZING HUMOR: MEL BROOKS IS SERIOUSLY FUNNY.

Ann is seriously great.

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This episode’s book reviews:

FALL: A SEASONS STORY, words by Kelsey Gross, pictures by Renata Liwska

BECAUSE OF A SHOE, words by Julie Fogliano, pictures by Marla Frazee

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The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com

Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com

Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here!!

Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords and @brennajeanneret and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!