Episode 41: Minh Lê

For kid lit author and early childhood policy expert Minh Lê, writing and telling stories is all about connection no matter the age of the reader or listener. In this episode of The Written Scene, we talk about not knowing how a book will be received by an unknown audience, why the specificity of a story can be a way of telling hard stories, how his journey as an author began as a reader, why the final collaboration for a writer is with a reader, the differences between writing kid lit and graphic novels, how kid lit readers are rewarded when the book is read more than once, what being named the 100 Coolest Dads of 2018 did for him as a person and writer, and much more. Minh's newest book, Enlighten Me, comes out the day this episode is released (September 19th, 2023) so head to your favorite local bookstore not named Amazon to get your copy today. If you liked this episode of The Written Scene, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. We also have a once-a-month newsletter that dives into thoughts on writing, upcoming guests, and literary things to check out. Click here to subscribe. Need a little writer's retreat? Go to my favorite place, this fantastic cabin in Big Bear, CA. Bring the family to explore the area while you write. Multiple rooms and games and hangout space. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era