Multi-Me Radio

I answer your questions about my favourite things. What’s your favourite food? Do you like Vegemite? What footy team do you support? What is your favourite sport? Do you wear traditional clothes? The post Your Questions – My favourite things appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about my life. How old are you? Do you have kids? Can you tell us about your life? Do you have any pets? How tall are you? The post Your Questions – Facts about me appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about the book illustrator Jason. Can you describe the illustrator? How do you know the illustrator and how did you find him? The post Your Questions – The book illustrator appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about my next books. Are you going to write more books? How many other books have you made or written? The post Your Questions – My next books appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about the book characters. Did you write the book about people you know? Who is your favourite character? How did you come up with the characters? Which character in Multicultural Me represents you the most? Why did you not name the other kids? The post Your Questions – Our PALS (Book Characters) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about making the book Multicultural Me. Why did you choose that title? Why are all the words in capital letters? How long did it take to write Multicultural Me? Who else helped to make the book? What is your favourite part of the book? The post Your Questions – Making the book appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about why I moved to Australia. Why did you move from your country to Australia? Do you miss your family back in Africa? How long did it take to get here? How old were you when you moved to Australia? Did you have war in your country? The post Your Questions – Moving to Australia appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about my family and life in Zimbabwe. What was it like in Zimbabwe? What kind of clothes do they wear in Zimbabwe? Is it hot in Zimbabwe? Does your family live in a different country? Where did you live in Zimbabwe? The post Your Questions – Family and life in Zimbabwe appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about being a poet. When did you learn to start writing poetry? Do you like to write poems? What’s your favourite type of poem? What’s the best thing about writing books like Multicultural Me? How did you write the book? The post Your Questions – Being a poet appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I’ll read the verse then talk about my dreams and what I wanted to be when I was a little girl. Key words: goals, hope, aspire/aspirations Theme: Looking to the future Taku’s Tip: Dream the biggest, craziest things about what you want to be when you grow up. Dreams can come true! The post My Dreams and the Future (Book Verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I’ll read the verse then talk about my new day and making new friends. Key phrases: new day, we see, become friends Theme: Always being willing to make new friends Taku’s Tip: Look after yourself and your friends because good friendship makes life so much better! The post My New Day and Friendship (Book Verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I’ll read the verse then talk about my arrival in Australia and why I now call it home. Key words: people, cities, landscapes Theme: Home is where we feel loved, safe and secure. Taku’s Tip: Always be welcoming to new people at your school or in your neighbourhood. Your friendliness can make a difference! The post My Australia and Home (Book Verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I’ll read the verse then talk about my play time and the different games I played as a little girl in Australia. Key words: games, toys, memories Theme: Playing is how we learn about ourselves and each other. Taku’s Tip: Put the gadgets down and go and play outside! The post My Play Time and Learning (Book Verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I’ll read the verse then talk about my food and the various world foods I enjoy, right here in Australia. Key words: flavours, ingredients, cutlery Theme: We all need our lunch – we all need to eat! Taku’s Tip: Don’t make fun of what’s in people’s lunchboxes! Be grateful for all you have to eat and be […] The post My Food and Lunch (Book Verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I’ll read the verse then talk about my language and the Australian words and phrases I find funny. Key words: words, prayers, songs Theme: Everyone speaks the language of laughter Taku’s Tip: Always wear a happy smile when you meet people who may not speak the same words as you do. The post My Language and Laughter (Book Verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I’ll read the verse then talk about my family and what it’s like living alone in Australia, away from them all. Key words: home, clothes, rituals Theme: We all need love and acceptance Taku’s Tip: Be grateful for the love your family gives you. The post My Family and Love (Book Verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Hello from Fremantle Christian College and their Year 3 classroom! Miss Stannard their teacher talks about her family, love and the thing all families have in common. Awesome message for you at the start from the friendly Year 3 girls and boys! The post At your school – Fremantle Christian College (Perth, Western Australia) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Hello from the Australian Islamic College! I’m with Sister Jamila (Islamic Studies teacher) discussing looks, headscarves and respect. We’re also joined by Year 7 students Siti and Aliah who share their thoughts on friendship, trust and loyalty. The post At your school – Australian Islamic College (Perth, Western Australia) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Hello from Hale School’s Year 2 classroom! Listen to Mrs Heldt (Head of Junior Primary) and Miss Benbow (Year 2 teacher) talk about how they show friendship in their school. Awesome greeting at the start by the happy Year 2 boys! The post At your school – Hale School (Perth, Western Australia) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Listen to Pip’s news report from our official launch during Children’s Book Week 2015. Includes interviews with Dr Mike Nahan, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests and Ms Chloe Mauger from the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Watch the video of this news report on our website – includes footage of our friends from Cloverdale […] The post Pip’s News Report from Book Launch (Perth, Australia) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about being an author. Why do you write books? How did you become an author? If you could give advice about writing, what would it be? What’s your favourite book and why? What’s your favourite thing about being an author? The post Your questions – Being an author appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I answer your questions about why I wrote this book. Why did you write Multicultural Me? How did you get the ideas? Were you happy when you made the book? How old were you when you made the book? When did you start the book? The post Your questions – Why write this book? appeared first on Multicultural Me.

I talk about my looks and why my Dad called me ‘Miss Apples’ when I was a little girl living in Africa. Key words: skin, hair, face Theme: just being myself Friendly tip: Always look at the good things in other people, rather than focus on what’s on the outside. (Sorry everyone, but I had […] The post My Looks and Me (Book verse) appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Hello everyone, meet my friend Jason from Kaboom Toons. He’s the superstar illustrator who drew the awesome pictures in the book Multicultural Me. In this episode he tell us his story,  how he came up with our funny book characters and what he does in his spare time. Jason used to work for Walt Disney Animation Australia and now teaches kids how […] The post Meet our illustrator: Jason from Kaboom Toons appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Hello friends, meet our PALS – Pip, Amina, Lee and Sammy from the book. I’ll also tell you about the people who inspired me to create them. (Quick correction: Amina wears a hijab in the book, and her mother wears a birqa). The post Meet our PALS from the book appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Hello friends, find out how a school assembly talk on Harmony Day inspired me to write the book Multicultural Me. Harmony Day (21 March) celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Read more about it at www.harmony.gov.au. The post Why did I write the book Multicultural Me? appeared first on Multicultural Me.

Hello friends, listen to why I have started Multi-Me Radio and how it will work. [Theme music by Simon Kelly Band, Perth] The post What is Multi-Me Radio? appeared first on Multicultural Me.