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Young writer Loyola (13) discusses the book A USER'S GUIDE TO A PANDEMIC with Jacinta Parsons on ABC Radio Melbourne (Afternoons show). The User's Guide to a Pandemic is unique digital collection of writing by 83 young Australians sharing their experiences of living through the current surreal times of COVID19. The works take many different approaches to exploring the pandemic: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, personal statements, and ephemeral observations. In collaboration with Story Factory (NSW), The Story Island Project (Tasmania) and StoryBoard (Byron Bay).

Our Early Harvest 2019 book The Sound Of The Dark has been nominated for an Australian Book Designers Award in the prestigious Children's Fiction Book category. Radio host Jacinta Parsons speaks to book designer Regine Abos and young editor Raei about how a book conceptualised, written and edited by children for children is standing head-to-head with the industry's best!

We asked the students of Sunshine Primary, Victoria, how participating in Story Hubs affected them. Their feedback floored us: “I got more creative in my own work and my own writing.” “I’m very shy and speechless and can’t contribute like some people. Now I have a big team I can talk to them and get comfortable each day.” “Something we normally don’t do in class is making something that people will use for generations going on and it’s a really big responsibility for us because we helped to create it. So I’m really amazed about how far we’ve come.” “We kind of all got out of our comfort zones and started like contributing and being with other people and trying stuff” Story Hub is a pilot project by 100 Story Building through which we bring creative learning spaces in schools.

Wonderful young writers, Cleo and Tana, go on air to discuss how the Story Hub at their school(Meadows Primary in Broadmeadows)has changed their perspective on creativity. The Year 3 and 4 students are joined by Simon Conlon, the Program Manager at 100 Story Building, which is piloting the Story Hub program in three schools in Victoria to promote creativity and imagination among children and young people from marginalised backgrounds. Thank you Triple R for this wonderful opportunity.

Fi Wright of Backstory (Triple R Radio) discusses the triumphs and pitfalls of handing over the editorial process of a book to children. The book in question is the fabulous collection of 'creepy horror' stories The Sound Of The Dark. Fi speaks to the young editors (ages 11-12) Michaellah and Hasnain, and Simon Conlon, Programs Manager at 100 Story Building. Date: 15 January 2020

Listen to best-selling children's author Sally Rippin give a shout out to 100 Story Building and our annual children's publication The Sound Of The Dark on radio show The Grapevine, Triple R! You can hear the whole episode here: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-grapevine

100 Story Building's co-founder Jess Tran sits down with Richelle Hunt on ABC Radio to discuss creativity in Victorian curriculum and classrooms. Why is it important and how we support schools, teachers and students to foster creativity, confidence and sense of belonging through our programs including our pilot program Story Hubs. Show: Afternoons on ABC Radio Melbourne Interviewer: Richelle Hunt Interviewee: Jess Tran, Co-funder and Evaluation and Story Hubs Manager, 100 Story Building Date: 3 October 2019 Full episode: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/afternoons/afternoons/11552744

On May 1, popular children's author Tony Wilson sat down via a webcast with young writers from Dandenong to discuss how to turn their ideas into full-length stories. The webcast was a part of our Early Harvest program. The theme was creepy horror. In this exchange, Wilson discusses how young writers can avoid hackneyed ideas and come up with stories that stand apart and catch the editors' eye!

The popular, notorious Jessica Sawyer was pushed out a window and killed on the night of her 18th birthday party! It's up to Detective Charlie Jones and his Deputy to find the killer among the eight suspects that attended the party. Hear the interrogations of of Evie, a girls with a passion for talking; Valerie, the aloof hippie with a great musical talent; and Skye, the invisible nerd who suffers Jessica's torments. Written, directed and produced by Jorja Lee, Yanna Stamatelos and Caitlin Hua-Ching with the assistance of 100 Story Building. Starring Simon Conlon as the Detective, Lachlann Carter as the Deputy, and Alli Menzies as Evie, Yanna Stamatelos as Valerie and Caitlin Hua-Ching as Skye, with Anna Snoekstra as the announcer.

The mystery continues, as the Detective has to put up with more arrogant teenagers. Hear out Miguel, the sassy, stubborn kid that has something (or one thing) to say; Darcy, the dark, oddly dismissive childhood best friend; Brandon, Jessica's jock boyfriend who's nowhere near shedding any tears; and Jaxon, who has a habit for breaking the rules - the number one suspect thus far. Written, directed and produced by Jorja Lee, Yanna Stamatelos and Caitlin Hua-Ching with the assistance of 100 Story Building. Starring Simon Conlon as Detective Jones, Lachlann Carter as the Deputy and Miguel, Jorja Lee as Darcy, Korik Bestrin as Brandon and Kelvin Hua-Ching as Jaxon. With Anna Snoekstra as the announcer.

With one more person to interrogate - Hank, the most important one yet - the officers think they have the case closed. That is, until they're given one more vital piece of information, that forces them to revisit the interviews - and uncover the murderer of Jessica Sawyer... Written, directed and produced by Jorja Lee, Yanna Stamatelos and Caitlin Hua-Ching with the assistance of 100 Story Building. Starring Simon Conlon as Detective Jones, Lachlann Carter as the Deputy, Anna Snoekstra as Hank and the announcer, Alli Menzies as Evie and Caitlin Hua-Ching as Skye.

Jessica Sawyer, popular high school girl, has been murdered and her schoolmates are the prime suspects. Can the detectives crack the case? Can YOU figure out the murderer’s identity before they do? 100 Story Building's Write Club presents 'Murder of Jessica Sawyer', an suspense drama audio play created by young writers under the masterful guidance of crime writer Anna Snoekstra! To launch officially on 24 Nov 2018!

100 Story Building's Programs Manager and children's author Tony Wilson discuss Early Harvest 7, an annual fiction publication written and edited by children, on ABC Breakfast Radio!

Do you ever do 'guilty reading'? Can you review a book on Instagram? Do you challenge yourself by reading new genres? How do you find new books? Are you a Book Diva? Does the childhood classic 'Oh The Places You Go?' challenge gender stereotypes? Darvey and Korik of Level 87 Book Club use books to discover life, society, media, cultures and themselves.

To mark our 5th anniversary, 100 Story Building's CEO Lachlann Carter discusses what we have been up to in the last five years and our Amazing 100 Story Building Sale. Find out how you can get your hands on the Colossal Bubble, Dino Speak and 97 other Levels below the trapdoor of our very deep Building!

High Students from Footscray City College, for whom English is an additional language, show how they cope with the anxiety of settling in a new country and culture! Created by: 100 Story Building Song by: High School Students of Footscray City College Production: Joe Motley

The young writers at 100 Story Building have some bite-sized criminal confessions, detective debriefs, inmate interviews and bone chilling whodunnits in this ‘crime special’ podcast. Created by 100 Story Building Stories by Areeg, Sierra, Dara, Susana, Joshua, Petra, Eden and Simon. Production: Lucas, Brendan and Simon

Once there was a lab that multiplied centipedes. What could possibly go wrong? The micro radio play "Centipede" by Sasha, age 9, was created at our 100 Story Holidays workshop.

In this podcast, young writers at 100 Story Building share micro stories and discuss important matters such what if Fitbits could act as ‘homework completers’ and where do baby apes sleep? Created by BooWriClu Stories by Eden, Giuseppe, Jessie, Kate, Lily, Mikayla, Nang, Owen, Petra and Sav Production: Lucas and Simon

This week we tackle one of the BIGGEST debates in the wizarding world: is Snape a good guy or a bad guy? Featuring: Percy Jackson. And, some book recommendations. Warning: not spoiler free (although we tried)! Hosts: Level 87 Book Club (Darvey, Korik and Jess) Guests: Htet Htet, Caitlin, Esme, Simon, Yanna, Jorja and Sophia Recording: Simon Production: Elena

Over the summer holidays, the members of Level 87 Book Club managed to prize open the trapdoor and sneak down the 100 Story Building elevator to record their very first podcast. Too bad the elevator doors were rusted shut due to poor maintenance service checks! Nevertheless, they were able to utilise their new sound recording and editing skills to capture the mysterious sounds from the underground levels, talk about their favourite books and report back their findings on the definite lack of snacks available.

Episode 10: Zombie Aliens Attack the Earth Story by Aiden Read by Matt Kelly http://www.thelisties.com/ Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 9: Short Story Story by Joel Read by Lachlann Carter Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 8: Eagle Magic Story by Cornell Read by Jackie Kerin http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/ Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 7: Jail Read by Sebastian Fowler Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 6: Catolion Story by grade 3/4 Students from St Lawrence Primary School in collaboration with Neo, Will, Amanda and Seb. Read by Joana Pires Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 5: The Angry Tomatoes Read by Emily Munro-Harrison Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 4: Secrets Story by Alex Read by Julia Wallace Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 3: Panda Read by Jackie Kerin http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/ Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 2: Jacob the Tigerphant Story by grade 3/4 Students from St Lawrence Primary School Read by Peader Thomas http://peaderthomas.com/ Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Episode 1: Escape of the Astrobee Story by Keeley Read by Trygve Wakenshaw http://trygvewakenshaw.net/ Sound effects imagined and performed by children and young people at 100 Story Building in Footscray, Victoria. 100SBFM is produced by Stephanie Brotchie, in collaboration with the young writers, staff and volunteers at 100 Story Building. Production assistance by Andrew Callahan and Maia Tarrell For more great stories visit http://www.100storybuilding.org.au/ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.