Beloved author Karina Yan Glaser (The Vanderbeekers, A Duet for Home) returns with a breathtaking new story: The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli. Set across ancient China and Depression-era New York’s Chinatown, the novel blends history and fantasy in a moving tale about family, survival, and the courage to face the unknown.

Host Annisha Jeffries talks to Karina about her creative process, her first experience writing historical fiction, and why middle grade remains a space where magic, history, and heart collide.

Shownotes

• A conversation with Karina Yan Glaser about her newest novel

• The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli at the crossroads of history and fantasy

• How Karina balances cultural depth with kid-friendly storytelling

• The themes of resilience, belonging, and imagination that drive her work