In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, host Anthony interviews Kyle Casey Chu, a writer and drag queen, about his debut middle grade novel, 'The Queen Bees of Tybee County.' The conversation explores themes of identity, the writing process, and the importance of representation in literature. Kyle shares insights from his journey as a first-time author, the role of drag in his life, and how his experiences shape the characters and narratives he creates. The discussion also touches on family dynamics, intersectionality, and the significance of finding one's community.
New Releases:
The Grove by Brooks Whitney Phillips
The League of Littles by Casey Lyall, illus. by Sara Faber
If We Survive This by Racquel Marie
The Tournament by Rebecca Barrow
Chapters
00:00 Meet Kyle Casey Chu: Author and Drag Queen
02:50 The Writing Process: Insights from a First-Time Author
04:43 Exploring Identity: Derek's Journey in The Queen Bees of Tybee County
06:40 The Role of Drag Story Hour in Shaping Identity
07:45 Navigating Opposition: Realism and Optimism in Storytelling
08:49 Intersectionality: Derek's Experience as a Chinese American
10:50 Claudia: The Matriarch and Her Impact on Derek
12:30 Familial Pressure: Derek's Relationship with His Father
14:07 Ro: Breaking Stereotypes in Beauty Pageants
16:06 Finding Community: Derek's Exploration of Identity
18:04 Understanding Gender Identity and Expression
20:45 The Power of Storytelling: Creating Possibility Models
23:09 New Releases
30:42 News
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