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Interview TuesdaysInterview Tuesdays: Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow with @MaryLanniReadsTracy Badua is an award-winning Filipino American author of books for young people. By day, she is an attorney, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family time, and bites of her secret candy stash. She lives in San Diego, California. Tracy’s work has garnered such accolades as the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Sid Fleischman Humor Award, the Children's Literature Council of Southern California Award, multiple selections as Junior Library Guild Gold Standards, and inclusion on state book lists across the United States.Learn more at: www.tracybadua.com
2025-09-0227 min
Stories to Love96. Mia P. Manansala - Death in the Cards and that one writing classEpisode 96 is mystery and thriller author Mia P. Manansala.Mia P. Manansala (she/her) is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and bad-ass women. Her debut, ARSENIC AND ADOBO, garnered starred reviews from Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Shelf Awareness, hit the ABA Indie Bestseller List, and has won multiple awards. A lover of all things geeky, Mia spends her days procrasti-baking, playing RPGs and otome games, reading cozy mysteries and diverse romance, and gazing lovingly at her dog Gumiho.In this episode we discussed Death in the Cards, her first young...
2025-07-2341 min
Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book & Middle Grade AuthorsE101: Layering Reality with Magic: Thea and the Mischief Makers by Tracy BaduaOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tracy Badua about her newest middle grade novel: Thea and the Mischief Makers.
This book has a cast of characters to love, including two Filipino goblins threatening to wreak havoc on the characters’ lives and town. It has such beautiful themes to explore inside and you won't want to miss this episode.
Come listen as we talk about Tracy’s philosophy for writing, the inspiration behind the book and the phrase I cannot get out of my head ever since I read the book.
2025-02-0631 min
Thriving Writers PodcastEpisode 44: Tracy Badua, MG & YA AuthorDespite the challenges of balancing writing with a day job and parenting, middle grade and YA author Tracy Badua keeps churning out adventurous contemporary fantasy stories. Tracy’s books, all featuring Filipino-American characters, explore themes of cultural identity and family expectations, even drawing inspiration from Filipino superstitions she grew up with. Her stories provide joyful, diverse representation for young readers while also tackling complex emotional and cultural issues faced by her tween and teen protagonists. Check out her newest release, Thea and the Mischief Makers, available now!Read the transcript for this episode here: https://goodstorycompany.com/bl...
2024-10-1659 min
Start A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Thea and the Mischief Makers by Tracy BaduaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/106056to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Thea and the Mischief Makers
Author: Tracy Badua
Narrator: Ferdelle Capistrano
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs
Release date: 10-15-24
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Asian
Publisher's Summary:
Thea gets a chance to begin anew at Pacific Academy. There, she’s a star athlete, someone with friends and popularity. But disaster strikes at Junior Stunt Warrior summer camp with her new friends: Her extremely uncool former best friend, Evan, shows up too, and she discovers that stunt class is the one activity she’s not good at. Actually, it’s some...
2024-10-1530 min
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Freddie Vs. The Family Curse"Freddie Vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua
October is Filipino American History Month. Find more information here: http://fanhs-national.org/filam/
Read-alikes:
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars by Caris Avendano Cruz
Adrift by Tanya Guerrero
How To Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio
2024-10-0117 min
That Novel FeelingTracy Badua Talks We're Never Getting HomeWelcome to That Novel Feeling, the podcast where we talk books, reading and the authors we love. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with author Tracy Badua. Tracy has written a number of novels including Freddie Vs. The Family Curse, This Is Not A Personal Statement, The Cookie Crumbles, We’re Never Getting Home and more.In this episode, we chat about Tracy's latest release, We're Never Getting Home, our first concerts, navigating friendships, using your voice, writing for a YA audience, the importance of discussing tough topics and so much more. We...
2024-05-1531 min
Hey YAHey YA Extra Credit: New YA Books Out This WeekErica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via em...
2024-04-1714 min
On The Shelf with Honora QuinnFrom A Real Life Inconvenience to A Stressful Literary Event - We Are Never Getting Home with Tracy BaduaTracy and I spoke just over a year ago about THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT, a surprisingly stressful novel about faking your way into college, and she is back again with another stressful tale. Enter WE'RE NEVER GETTING HOME, a story about getting stranded at a music festival on the brink of friendship collapse...
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2024-04-0741 min
Book Lounge by LibbyApril Book PicksEmma and Joe return for their monthly round up of books they're most looking forward to in the upcoming month! Settle in for a long list of great books due to release in April 2024.Author interviews:
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
Joe’s Picks:
A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon
Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee
The Black Girl Survives in This One Edited by Desiree S. Evans & Saraciea J. Fennell
Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall
Ocean’s Godori by E...
2024-03-2854 min
Book Tastings- hook, chapter 1 reading, read aloud, circle time, picture books, YA Fiction, YA Books, classic books, relevant booksEpisode 27: ”The Takeout” by: Tracy BaduaHey there teachers, in the classroom and those at home, need someone to help you get the kids into reading?
Join me in this week's episode while I read aloud the first chapter of "The Takeout" by: Tracy Badua.
Mila may have moved to Coral Beach months ago, but it still doesn’t feel like home. A few awkward incidents with her new friends make her wonder if she’ll ever neatly fit into the super-samey small town.
The only place she can be herself is at her dad’s Filipino-Indian food truck, The Banana Leaf. But when celebr...
2024-01-0222 min
College Parent Central Podcast#092 – Can College Pressure Convince Teens to Lie? A Conversation with Young Adult Novelist Tracy BaduaTracy Badua, lawyer by day and novelist by night, joined Lynn and Vicki to talk about her new novel This Is Not a Personal Statement. The story follows a graduating high school senior who goes to some great lengths to attend the college of her dreams. Both students and parents will find in the book messages about the pressure of trying to be perfect and about discovering internal motivation and authentic identity. Tracy writes from her Filipino American background and infuses her characters with this rich cultural heritage. This Is Not a Personal Statement is a page-turner...
2023-07-1934 min
Two Lit MamasEpisode 71: MG Books for FoodiesThe Mamas revisit their favorite topic, food! Gather the kid foodies in your life and share these fun summer reads for ages 8-12 that focus on diversity, overcoming adversity, friendship, family and most importantly delicious foods. The Mamas will wet your appetite for fiction, fusion food and cake! If you can stave off hunger, hang on to the end of the episode for recommendations from the Mamas for six new books with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes in honor of PRIDE month. Book Chat:Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai
2023-06-2241 minStories to Love74. Being a vehicle for an author's words and saying what you want with actor Ferdelle CapistranoEpisode 74 of the Stories to Love podcast is up! Here with me today is Ferdelle Capistrano, who is the audiobook narrator of WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS.I know Ferdelle as an actor and audiobook performer, but the full story is that she is a multi-hyphenate creative — actor-director-writer-producer — and a first-generation Filipino-Canadian born and raised in Toronto. She instinctively understands the power of representation, since she grew up basically without it, so she set out to live her life to the fullest, to do and experience so much more than can be listed here (in this short bio), so t...
2023-06-1346 min
Books and BobaMay 2023 Book NewsOn this episode, we check out the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our APAHM 2023 edition of our mid-month check-in and Reera teaches Marvin what a Bigolas Dickalas is.Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:The First State of Being by Erin Entrada KellySamina Goes to a Wedding by Farida ZamanThe Pink Pajamas, by Charlene ChuaPerfect Is Not Perfect by Laan ChamA City Full of Santas by Joanna Ho ; illust by Thai PhuongStay Angry, Little Girl, illust by Michelle Jing ChanThe Library Is Open by Kim Chi and Stephan LeeOf Jade...
2023-05-2654 min
Escape To Your Day With A Game-Changing Full Audiobook.The Takeout by Tracy BaduaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/247698to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Takeout
Author: Tracy Badua
Narrator: Ferdelle Capistrano
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 05-09-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Mystery & Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Mila may have moved to Coral Beach months ago, but it still doesn’t feel like home. A few awkward incidents with her new friends make her wonder if she’ll ever neatly fit into the super-samey small town. The only place she can be herself is at her dad’s Filipino-Indian food truck, The Banana Leaf. But when celebrity chef twins...
2023-05-095h 33
Anchored in EducationThe Takeout with Tracy BaduaLast week, Tracy Badua joined us to talk about her book This is Not A Personal Statement. That conversation highlighted the pressures that students often feel in life, especially academic, and the extremes they will sometimes go to. It was a relevant conversation for us to remember not just in support of students, but for us as adults as well. When we finished the conversation, Tracy mentioned she had another book coming out on May 9. It’s called The Takeout. She sent me a preview copy and while I was reading it I realized just how often what sh...
2023-05-0820 min
Anchored in EducationThis Is Not A Personal Statement with Tracy BaduaHave you ever had a setback in life? I’m sure we all have. How did you handle it? Grin and bear it; trying hard next time? Or forging your way through using lies and deception so no one would know of your shortcomings? As crazy as it may seem, many resort the latter when faced with such a dilemma. Our guest today is Tracy Badua, author of This is Not A Personal Statement, a work of fiction that was inspired by actual events. Tracy’s book actually highlights a common problem when it comes to students facing pressures and stress...
2023-05-0119 minStories to Love68. Author and former litigator Amy Impellizzeri on finding her laneEpisode 68 of the Stories to Love Podcast is with Amy Impellizzeri.Amy Impellizzeri is a reformed corporate litigator, former start-up executive, award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction, and host of the Speak Studio original podcast, I KNOW HOW THIS (BOOK) ENDS. Amy’s novels have earned awards and recognition including INDIEFAB Book of the Year awards, the inaugural Francis Ford Coppola Books & Bottles Pick, National Indie Excellence Awards and more. New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristy Woodson Harvey calls her "a standout in the fiction world." Kirkus Reviews (in a Starred Review) compared Amy's latest legal fiction se...
2023-04-2634 min
On The Shelf with Honora QuinnWhat Goes Into A Podcast with April Henry, author of Girl ForgottenToday I got to talk with NYT bestselling author (of 28 books!!) April Henry. Her newest book Girl Forgotten features teenager Piper Gray who after her mother dies moves in with her father and begins to investigate the town's cold case murder of a girl named Layla Trello through a podcast. If you enjoyed A Good Girl's Guide to Murder you'll enjoy Girl Forgotten!
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2023-03-2630 min
On The Shelf with Honora QuinnFake It Until You Make It with Tracy Badua author of This Is Not A Personal StatementThis week On The Shelf I had the honor of talking with Tracy Badua about her novel THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT. If you enjoy academic fraud and overachievers with spreadsheets of plans you may enjoy this episode and this book!
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2023-03-1931 minStories to Love60. Answering your character's why by attorney and author Tracy BaduaThis is episode 60 of the Stories to Love podcast. Here with me today is Tracy BaduaTracy Badua is a Filipino American author of books about young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy and programs, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family time, and bites of her secret candy stash. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family.In this episode we talked about how this story had its own trajectory that required for her to dig a...
2023-01-3041 min
KPBS Midday EditionAdvocates decry CBP plan to build 30-ft wall at Friendship ParkU.S. Customs and Border Protection released their plan this week for Friendship Park, taking community input into account, and revising a plan that caused a public outcry. But park advocates are not satisfied, and said it furthers the border wall plan set forth by former president Donald Trump. And, Imagine: You are at the grocery store, ready to check out. You put your card in the reader. It is declined. And you have no other way to pay. That is what is happening to thousands of San Diego residents who have had their EBT cards hacked and drained of...
2023-01-2046 min
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastFINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF IN THE PATH TO COLLEGEAspiring college students tend to commit abundant time and resources to learning all about specific schools and programs, yet remain oblivious to their own motivations and needs. Amy and Mike invited author Tracy Badua to comment on finding your authentic self in the path to college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is the concept of authenticity so central to discussions about life after high school? In what ways does a high-pressure academic environment impact a high schooler? What makes being rejected by a dream school so difficult for teens? What...
2023-01-1725 min
Don’t Miss An Best-Selling Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.This Is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy BaduaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68856to listen full audiobooks.
Title: This Is Not a Personal Statement
Author: Tracy Badua
Narrator: Ferdelle Capistrano
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 01-17-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Politics, Society & Current Events
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At sixteen, Perla is the youngest graduating senior of the hypercompetitive Monte Verde High. Praised—and not-so-quietly bashed—as “Perfect Perlie Perez,” Perla knows all the late nights, social isolation, and crushing stress will be worth it when she gets into the college of her (and her parents’) dreams: Delmont University.
2023-01-178h 35
KPBS Midday EditionHow the Supreme Court could change immigration enforcementThe U.S. Supreme Court today heard a case that could upend immigration enforcement for the Biden administration. Then, concerns have long been growing that a tripledemic of COVID, RSV and flu cases could have a major impact on health systems around the nation. Next, a new lineup of county leaders at the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) may make a new vision for San Diego transit harder to achieve. And, a new study from the UC San Diego Rady School of Management found when it comes to politics, Americans would rather hurt the cause they believe in than...
2022-11-2945 min
Teen G.E.N. TalksFilipino American Author Tracy Badua! | TGT Ep.#81In this weeks episode, hosts Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Tracy Badua! Tracy is a Filipino American author of books about young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy and programs, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family and pup time, and bites of her secret candy stash. We hope you enjoy the interview!
2022-10-1530 min
Confessions of a BookwormEpisode 23 - Tracy Badua (Freddie vs the Family Curse) JR EDITIONIf you are looking for Tracy Badua you can find her:
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2022-06-2329 min
Basic Pitches48: Building in Breaks with Tracy BaduaAnna chats with Tracy Badua, author FREDDIE vs. THE FAMILY CURSE, about studying comedy, how to keep MG (and all audiences) turning the page, as well as how to use emotions to dive deep into character. Plus, she gives excellent advice on how to build in time for yourself when schedules get hectic!
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2022-06-2157 min
It's Personal PodcastEP. 110 Tracy Badua on motherhood, Cali and first book!Tracy Badua is a Filipino American author of books about young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. According to her grandmother, Tracy inherited this love of the written word from her great-grandfather, a school teacher in the Philippines. To Tracy, this means writing is in her blood, and she continues this family tradition by telling stories with her own spin in an accessible, heartfelt way.
By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy and programs, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family and pup time, and bites of her secret stash of...
2022-06-0224 min
Bent Biblios PodcastAlechia Dow Talks The KindredWelcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of Stars and The Kindred. Alechia is also a former pastry chef, teacher and librarian. We caught up with Alechia and chatted all about her new novel, The Kindred, what authors do behind the scenes, the beauty and importance of music, the importance of dealing with things head on, our need for community, why we need art in all of its forms and so much more. You can find The Sound of Star...
2022-05-061h 11KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia AG opens investigation into 'plastics deception campaign' by fossil fuel industryAn investigation alleges that fossil fuel companies have long known that messaging to consumers about individual responsibility for climate change is misleading and inaccurate. Next, California is now offering Medi-Cal coverage to older, lower-income residents who do not have U.S. citizenship. Then, hate incidents are on the rise in San Diego, but hate crimes are notoriously difficult to prosecute. KPBS race and equity reporter Cristina Kim reports how 911 dispatchers can help make a hate-crime case. Later, San Diego lost population for the first time in a decade. Meanwhile, San Diego author Tracy Badua's talks about her debut middle-grade novel, "...
2022-05-0244 min
Books and BobaApril 2022 Book NewsOn this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our April 2022 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:Sunshine Nails by Mai NguyenDim Sum Palace by X. FangBroken by X. FangWe Are Definitely Human by X. FangDear Wendy by Ann Zhaountitled novel by Anuk ArudpragasamIf You’re Not the One by Farah Naz RishiThe Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani ChokshiThe Shade Tree by Suzy LeeThe Books of Clash: Legendary Legends Legendarious Achievery by Gene Luen YangThe Cookie Crumbles by Tracy Badua and Alechia DowThe Lit...
2022-04-1930 min
The Creative Hustle With Anika GoyalIn Conversation with Tracy Badua: Debut Middle Grade Author of 'Freddie vs The Family Curse'In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Tracy Badua, and discuss topics such as settings, critique partners, etc.
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2022-04-1629 min
Books and Boba#157 - October 2021 Book NewsOn this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our October 2021 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:A Scatter of Light by Malinda LoJust Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa AkhbariEnly and the Buskin' Blues by Jenny LiuWhat’s Between Your Hands by Mitali PerkinsMr. Panda and the Red Flower by Jackie HuangTiny Mochi & Co. by Michelle DoNoura's Crescent Moon by Zainab KhanI Kick and I Fly by Ruchira GuptaTiny Troubles by Sophie DiaoLook No Further by Siofra Robinson and Rioghnach Robinson (a.k.a. Riley Red...
2021-10-1646 min
In the PocketTracy Badua: Coast to Coast PowerhouseEast Coast or West Coast? Bulalo or nilaga? Interviewed in this episode by Jonah Toleno, Tracy Badua charms us all with her low-key sense of humor, making it all seem effortless. She recounts growing up in L.A. County, graduating from college in three years, and moving across the country to D.C. and then back again. Finally--and most incredibly--she talks about being a working mother in the midst of a pandemic.
Tracy is an attorney in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is a past President of the Filipino American Lawye...
2020-07-2340 min
88 Cups of Tea100th Episode!Oh..My..LAWD: It’s our 100th episode. I can not believe how far we’ve come. Thank you all for helping me grow 88 Cups of Tea into the incredible community it is today. We have a really fun mash-up of voice messages from our listeners and interviews with my loved ones. I can’t wait for you all to hear from your fellow listener-friends. Thank you so much to Andrew Pryor, Jessica Lemmons, Sarah Suk, Tracy Badua, Jeanne Rodrigue, Melissa See, Jennifer Chen, Megan Lynch, and Kit Grant for taking the time to share their st...
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