Behind the Mic: On How Does a Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun? by Doretta Lau, Read by Yuta Takenaka and Andrea Bang

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Narrators Andrea Bang and Yuta Takenaka add refreshing vitality to the voices in this eclectic collection of stories showcasing the perspectives of young Asian-Canadians. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb share their thoughts on Doretta Lau’s debut collection of fiction stories from 2014 that are now available on audio. Bang and Takenaka’s performances turn these engaging slices of life into provocative listening experiences.

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