https://sarahjmendonca.com/

The conversation covers the introduction to the Bookfair Podcast, the author's book 'An Encontadora's Guide to Monstruos and Magic,' the exploration of social and economic themes, fighting against oppression, characters' agency, inclusion of personal cultural background, the second book 'An Encantadora's Guide to Legends and Lies,' the editorial process and collaboration, and the author's vision and aspirations as a writer.

Takeaways

• Importance of agency in young characters
• Inclusion of personal cultural background in writing

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 03:52 Exploring the Social and Economic Ladder in the Story
• 06:06 Fighting Against the System of Oppression
• 10:37 Inclusion of Personal Cultural Background
• 12:57 The Second Book: 'An Encantadora's Guide to Legends and Lies'
• 17:58 Editorial Process and Collaboration
• 23:24 Author's Vision and Aspirations