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R.F. Kuang's works of historical fantasy, including The Poppy War series, have been racking up awards since she began publishing in 2018. Her novel Babel recently won the prestigious Nebula Award for science fiction and fantasy writers.

The same day, her latest book Yellowfacedebuted.

It is Kuang's fifth novel, and a shift from fantasy to literary fiction. The satirical thriller takes on the commercial publishing world, and through it, "questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation." Not to mention, "the terrifying alienation of social media."

This hour, R.F. Kuang joins us. Minor spoilers lie ahead...

GUESTS:
R.F. Kuang: Author, Yellowface; Babel; The Poppy War Trilogy

Cat Pastor contributed to this episode which originally aired May 18, 2023.

R.F. Kuang's works of historical fantasy, including The Poppy War series, have been racking up awards since she began publishing in 2018. Her novel Babel recently won the prestigious Nebula Award for science fiction and fantasy writers.
The same day, her latest book <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/yellowface-r-f-kuang?variant=40985522831394">Yellowface</a> debuted.
It is Kuang's fifth novel, and a shift from fantasy to literary fiction. The satirical thriller takes on the commercial publishing world, and through it, "questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation." Not to mention, "the terrifying alienation of social media."
This hour, R.F. Kuang joins us. Minor spoilers lie ahead...
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://rfkuang.com/">R.F. Kuang:</a> Author, Yellowface; Babel; The Poppy War Trilogy</li>
</ul>
Cat Pastor contributed to this episode which originally aired <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2023-05-18/r-f-kuangs-satirical-thriller-yellowface-tackles-ethics-in-authorship">May 18, 2023</a>.

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

R.F. Kuang's satirical thriller 'Yellowface' tackles ethics in authorship

How will you preserve your family history? Maybe through journaling or family movies? What about grabbing an audio recorder?

Today, we’ll hear all about oral history projects in Connecticut that are recording stories for posterity. Later on, we’ll also hear how the Yiddish language and its dialects are being preserved.

Guests:
Katie Heidsiek: Director of Exhibitions for the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Jamil Ragland: writer for the New Haven Independent, Hartford community member and Hartford bureau chief for "Midbrow"
Elizabeth George: Doctoral student at the University of Connecticut and an instructor for “My Story, Our Future.”
Christa Whitney: Director of the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project

How will you preserve your family history? Maybe through journaling or family movies? What about grabbing an audio recorder?
Today, we&rsquo;ll hear all about oral history projects in Connecticut that are recording stories for posterity. Later on, we&rsquo;ll also hear how the Yiddish language and its dialects are being preserved.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Katie Heidsiek:&nbsp;Director of Exhibitions for the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History</li>
<li>Jamil Ragland:&nbsp;writer for the New Haven Independent, Hartford community member and Hartford bureau chief for "Midbrow"</li>
<li>Elizabeth George:&nbsp;Doctoral student at the University of Connecticut and an instructor for &ldquo;My Story, Our Future.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Christa Whitney:&nbsp;Director of the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project</li>
</ul>

Preserving stories and languages one oral history at a time

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. But it’s been a rough winter for those growing crops and raising livestock.

Today, we hear how this winter season has impacted Connecticut agriculture and farms.

More Connecticut farmers are working to bring new products to market and maybe inspire your tastebuds along the way. We hear from one farm doing just that.

Find your local farm by visiting www.ctgrown.org.

GUESTS:
Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Mackenzie White: Diversified Livestock Extension Field Based Specialist at the UConn Extension College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources
Spencer Lord: Owner of Oracle Mushrooms Company in Kent, Connecticut
Matt Went: president of the New Connecticut Farmer Alliance

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. But it&rsquo;s been a rough winter for those growing crops and raising livestock.
Today, we hear how this winter season has impacted Connecticut agriculture and farms.
More&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grownconnected.org/findfarms">Connecticut farmers</a>&nbsp;are working to bring new products to market and maybe inspire your tastebuds along the way. We hear from one farm doing just that.
Find your local farm by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://ctgrown.org/">www.ctgrown.org.</a>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt:&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/doag">Connecticut Department of Agriculture</a></li>
<li><a href="https://extension.uconn.edu/2024/11/07/meet-mackenzie-white/">Mackenzie White:</a>&nbsp;Diversified Livestock Extension Field Based Specialist at the UConn Extension College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources</li>
<li>Spencer Lord:&nbsp;Owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oraclemushrooms.com/">Oracle Mushrooms Company</a>&nbsp;in Kent, Connecticut</li>
<li>Matt Went:&nbsp;president of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newctfarmers.com/">New Connecticut Farmer Alliance</a></li>
</ul>

CT farms are bringing some unique crops to the table

Before I Forget, a novel by Tory Henwood Hoen.

At some point in life, there is a good chance that you might become a caretaker.

“Before I Forget” is the story of life, love, memory loss and all the ups and downs of caregiving. It was inspired by author Tory Henwood Hoen’s own experience with caregiving.

The story follows a young woman named Cricket. As her father’s Alzheimer's progresses, she decides to make a major life pivot, quitting her job and moving back home to be with him fulltime.

Hoen shares her story. Later this hour, we'll hear how one Connecticut organization is working to make audiobooks more accessible.

GUESTS:
Tory Henwood Hoen: author of two books including her latest, “Before I Forget”
Barrie Kreinik: actor, singer, writer and audiobook narrator
Matt Geeza: director of the Connecticut Library for Accessible Books

Before I Forget, a novel by Tory Henwood Hoen.
At some point in life, there is a good chance that you might become a caretaker.
<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250276797/beforeiforget/">&ldquo;Before I Forget&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;is the story of life, love, memory loss and all the ups and downs of caregiving. It was inspired by author Tory Henwood Hoen&rsquo;s own experience with caregiving.
The story follows a young woman named Cricket. As her father&rsquo;s Alzheimer's progresses, she decides to make a major life pivot, quitting her job and moving back home to be with him fulltime.
Hoen shares her story. Later this hour, we'll hear how one Connecticut organization is working to make audiobooks more accessible.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://toryhenwoodhoen.com/about">Tory Henwood Hoen:</a>&nbsp;author of two books including her latest, &ldquo;Before I Forget&rdquo;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.barriekreinik.com/">Barrie Kreinik:</a>&nbsp;actor, singer, writer and audiobook narrator</li>
<li>Matt Geeza:&nbsp;director of the<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/csl/departments/ct-lab?language=en_US">&nbsp;Connecticut Library for Accessible Books</a></li>
</ul>

R.F. Kuang's satirical thriller 'Yellowface' tackles ethics in authorship

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