Book Friends Forever Podcast
Book Friends Forever Podcast is hosted by award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin and New York editor Alvina Ling. The show covers children's book publishing, including behind-the-scenes insider discussion. It has 100 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Reach children's book readers, writers and publishing professionals through two insiders
- Co-hosted by a best-selling author-illustrator and a New York children's book editor
- Weekly episodes of about 55 minutes with 4.9 average rating across 236 Apple ratings
- Listeners are engaged in writing and publishing, a natural fit for parents and education brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, listener-topic discussion
- Tone
- candid, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content centers on children's book publishing, with no explicit flag set in the feed and no concerning titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soundcloud.com/bookfriendsforever |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1454316608 |
| RSS feed | hachetteaudiopodcasts.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 370: Publishing Glossary! | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 5 min |
| Episode 369: The Cons of Goal Setting! | 2026-10-02 | 52 min |
| Episode 368: Publishing News and Play Personalities! | 2026-09-25 | 57 min |
| Episode 367: Two Topics: Sabbatical and Life Lessons! | 2026-09-18 | 45 min |
| Episode 366: CHOP SUEY: Retreats, Procrastination, Fall Publishing, an | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 5 min |
| Episode 365: Easy vs Hard! | 2026-09-03 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Children's book publishing's secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC's top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.
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About Book Friends Forever Podcast
Book Friends Forever Podcast is a weekly show about children's book publishing, hosted by author and illustrator Grace Lin and New York editor Alvina Ling. According to the show's Libsyn feed, the two discuss publishing secrets, writing, and the working relationship between an author and an editor in unguarded conversation. The show has 100 episodes, with a median length of about 55 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 236 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, which suggests a loyal listener base. Based on these signals, the show is estimated to reach 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These figures are estimates and not measured data. Listeners are likely writers, illustrators, educators and parents interested in children's literature. No sponsors were found in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll placement at estimated rates of $90 to $625 per episode suits children's book publishers, writing courses and literacy brands looking to reach an engaged, book-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Book Friends Forever Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Book Friends Forever Podcast
How much does Book Friends Forever Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is Book Friends Forever Podcast about?
The show covers children's book publishing, hosted by author-illustrator Grace Lin and editor Alvina Ling. Episodes include insider discussion of publishing, writing craft, and listener topics.
How do I contact Book Friends Forever Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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