Friday, December 04, 2009

Grace Lin Appears on the Today Show


Grace talks about her fantasy novel Where the Mountain Meets the Moon with Al Roker.


6 comments:

janet wong said...

Grace really did a great job of connecting with her young interviewers--showed she's a school visit pro!

I think the thankfulness answer was particularly revealing of her "glass-half-full" view of life. And yet--no goody two shoes!-- I like the way she brought up cultural discomfort/shame, a real issue in areas where few people look like you. Hopefully this is a disappearing problem thanks to books like Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

Great job, Grace!

Elaine Magliaro said...

Janet,

I agree with your review of Grace's appearance. She didn't seem nervous at all...or hesitant with her answers to the children's and Al Roker's questions.

Grace is definitely a pro at connecting with kids. She's genuine and so personable. And what a wondeful smile she has!!!

Anna Alter said...

Yay Grace!!! You did an amazing job! I like how honest and thoughtful your answers are, you can tell the kids are rapt with attention- bravo!

laurasalas said...

Way to go, Grace! You did a super job, and your dress and new jade bracelet looked lovely. Congrats!

Libby Koponen said...

Yes -- you were relaxed and animated, perfect. The kids seemed to really love you and the book. Bravo, Grace!

Z-Kids said...

That was wonderful! Congrats!
-AZ