Gabfest Reads: Revolution Through Teenage Eyes
Publisher |
Slate Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
News & Politics
Roundtable
Categories Via RSS |
Government
News
Politics
Publication Date |
Jul 24, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:31:33
Emily Bazelon talks with author Vanessa Hua about her new historical fiction book, Forbidden City. The novel tells the story of sixteen-year-old revolutionary Mei who becomes a dancer in Chairman Mao’s inner circle. Emily and Vanessa talk about Vanessa’s inspiration for the novel, the complicated dynamics between Mei and Chairman Mao, and whether we’ll hear more from Mei.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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