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A new climate fiction prize has been launched in the UK, with the aim of spreading awareness about climate change and its solutions. But is that a realistic hope? And how should novelists be writing about climate change anyway?Graihagh Jackson talks to the Nigerian winner of the Climate Fiction Prize, Abi Daré , and the chair of judges, Madeleine Bunting.Presenter: Graihagh Jackson Producer: Di Richardson Sound mix: Hannah Montgomery and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon WattsThe Climate Fiction Prize is supported by Climate Spring.If you have a question, email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com or leave a WhatsApp message at + 44 8000 321 721

Pippa speaks to Nigerian author Abi Daré about her novel, And So I Roar. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pagecast along with a host of book people take a seat in the vibrant courtyard of Smitten Cafe surrounded by a soirée of literary buzz. Abi Daré and Bronwen Everill join Sibongile Machika to explore the borders of Africa as they appear in fiction and non-fiction, and how these boundaries are often more porous than we assume. Both authors reflect on how their work aims to spark ideas that help us rethink the ways we live in and relate to the world.

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"Le montagne sono donne immense, eppure tante portano nomi di uomini. Forse fu per questo che scelsi di fermarmi lì, nella valle della Becca". E' una frase tratta dal romanzo "La strangera", opera prima di Marta Aidala (Guanda). La protagonista è una giovane donna, Beatrice, che decide di lasciare l'università e Torino per trasferirsi in montagna e lavorare per un periodo in un rifugio. Un posto isolato gestito da un uomo burbero, ruvido e scontroso detto "Il Barba". Beatrice è l'unica donna a lavorare nel rifugio e viene dalla città e per questo è soprannominata "la strangera", la straniera. Ha scelto un lavoro duro e la montagna probabilmente perché è alla ricerca di sè stessa e del suo posto nel mondo. Nella seconda parte parliamo di "Un grido di luce" (Nord - trduz. Elisa Banfi) di Abi Darè, scrittrice cresciuta in Nigeria e che vive in Inghilterra da più di vent'anni. Nel romanzo precednte "La ladra di parole", Abi Darè raccontava la storia di una ragazzina di un villaggio nigeriano, Adunni, che avrebbe voluto studiare, ma era stata invece costretta a sposare un uomo più vecchio e poi a diventare la serva di una donna dispotica. Nel nuovo romanzo la storia della ragazzina si intreccia a quella di una donna, Tia, tornata in Nigeria dopo aver passato alcuni anni in Inghilterra. Tia è una professionista affermata, ma è divisa fra modernità e tradizione. Decide di aiutare Adunni che vuole studiare e nello stesso tempo cerca di fare chiarezza con la madre morente su un segreto del passato.

In And So I Roar, Abi Daré returns to the story she began in The Girl with the Louding Voice, with characters both old and new in an ongoing story of resilience, sisterhood and hope. Daré joins us to talk about character development, balancing her narrative with emotional truth, the exploration of new themes and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.            Featured Books (Episode):   And So I Roar by Abi Daré  The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré  The Color Purple by Alice Walker 

First to the news that thousands of anti-racism protesters gathered in cities and towns across England last night. They were rallying in response to a week of anti-immigration rioting and racist violence, sparked by misinformation over the deadly stabbings in Southport on 29 July. Thousands of extra police officers had been deployed last night but the protests were largely peaceful with few serious incidents. Some of the largest gatherings were in north London, Brighton and Bristol. To discuss, Anita Rani is joined by Labour's Susan Dungworth, the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, and Aisha Gill, a Professor in Criminology, Head of the Centre for Gender and Violence Research at the University of Bristol. The British roots, blues and Americana rock sensation Elles Bailey is a real trailblazer: she's a mother, a label boss, an artist, a champion of women in music, and she has been inducted into the UKBlues Hall of Fame. She joins Anita to talk about her unique voice, her new album and to perform live in the studio.New figures released today suggest that children under two are present at 13% of police call outs to domestic abuse incidents in England, amounting to around 185,000 babies and toddlers. So what can the effect be on children of witnessing domestic abuse? And what can be done to overcome the trauma they could experience? We hear from Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of the For Baby's Sake Trust and Dr Sheila Redfern, consultant clinical child and adolescent psychologist and Head of Family Trauma at Anna Freud, a world-leading mental health charity for children and families.New York Times bestselling author Abi Daré discusses her much-anticipated second novel, And So I Roar, which follows tenacious teenager Adunni and her fight for freedom in rural Nigeria.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey

Abi became a New York Times Bestseller with her book The Girl With the Louding Voice. It was loved by Malala Yousafzai, Dolly Parton, Andi Oliver & Elizabeth Day, among many, many others. It was a Radio 4 Bookclub Pick, Shortlisted for the Desmond Elliot Prize for Fiction, and an International Word-of-Mouth Bestseller. It also featured on The Guardian's Not The Booker List. It was also a Good Morning America Bookclub Pick by Kiley Reid. Abi's been interviewed on the Today Show, The Women's Prize Podcast, LitHub and Sky Arts. She's been featured in the press internationally including the NYT, The Independent, Stylist and Harper's Bazaar. The Girl With the Louding Voice has been translated into over 20 languages and has 150k+ 4 star reviews. And So I Roar follows on from Adunni's story the night before she starts school. Find it here or at your local seller. It's out tomorrow 8/7/24! Abi also has a her own foundation for female education: the Louding Voice Educational and Empowerment Foundation. It provides scholarships for girls in rural Nigeria like Adunni.

On our Best August Books episode, Kirkus' editors share their top titles for the month. Then novelist Abi Daré joins us to discuss And So I Roar (Dutton, Aug. 6), the followup to her breakout debut, The Girl With the Louding Voice. Kirkus: “Part old-fashioned adventure yarn, part feminist manifesto, and completely captivating” (starred review). And in a sponsored interview, Megan chats with Barbara O'Neal, author of Memories of the Lost (Lake Union, July 30).

"Scusi, mi consigli aun libro comico?" Alessandro Barbaglia cerca di rispondere a questa domanda particolare. La novità della settimana è Avventura nell'artico, di Arthur Conan Doyle, edito UTET, mentre Chiara Sgarbi consiglia La ladra di parole di Abi Daré, pubblicato da Casa editrice Nord.L'ospite della puntata è Marco Ballarè (Marco Dixit), investigatore del linguaggio.Inoltre, si può partecipare a Shelf, inviando un breve messaggio vocale tramite Whatsapp al numero 3489128916: raccontaci cosa stai leggendo e dove!***SHELF. IL POSTO DEI LIBRIdi Alessandro Barbaglia e Chiara Sgarbi Realizzato da MONDADORI STUDIOSA cura di Miriam Spinnato e Danilo Di TerminiCoordinamento editoriale di Elena MarinelliProgetto grafico di Francesco PoroliMusiche di Gianluigi CarloneMontaggio e post produzione Indiehub studio

This episode is also available as a full video interview on our YouTube channelFelicity Blunt has been a literary agent with Curtis Brown since 2005, and represents authors that span the literary to commercial spectrum, including Booker Prize shortlisted Claire Keegan, Women's Prize shortlisted Meg Mason, Rosamund Lupton, Renée Knight and Gillian McAllister in addition to NYT bestselling debut authors Abi Daré and Bonnie Garmus.Gráinne Fox is a literary agent with UTA and represents award-winning novelists, New York Times bestselling journalists and academics. Her clients have been shortlisted for, or won, various awards including The William Hill Sports Book of The Year, The Booker Prize, The Women's Prize, The Irish Book Awards, The British Book Awards, The Orwell Prize, The Plutarch Award, the RTÉ Short Story Competition, and the NBCC.We were delighted to have the chance to catch up with both of them just ahead of the start of this year's London Book Fair to hear why that and other literary book fairs are so important, and to talk about what really happens at these events!Page One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter/XFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on MastodonFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as we give our empathy muscles a workout and chat about six of the best contemporary memoirs we've read recently. Saph recommends This Is Not A Pity Memoir by Abbi Morgan, Taking Sides: A Memoir About Love, War, and Changing the World by Sherine Tadros, and The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions by Jonathan Rosen. Joseph recommends Stay True by Hua Hsu, In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado, and Also A Poet: Frank O'Hara, My Father, and Me by Ada Calhoun. Also this week, Joseph read The Wrong End of the Telescope by Rabih Alameddine and Saph read The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin This week's listener recommendation request comes from Sara who loved The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Daré and is looking for similar books. Joseph recommends Half A Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Saph recommends The Seven Moons of Mali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. Also mentioned in this episode:The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinWar Stories by Jeremy BowenBoy Friends by Michael PedersenFriendaholic by Elizabeth Day Platonic: How Understanding Your Attachment Style Can Help You Make and Keep Friends by Marisa G FrancoSee the Novel Thoughts bookshop page for all books mentioned in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This book inspires the topics discussed in this episode with personal essays from 24 Nigerian writers, and a more complete and authentic image of the country comes to light. The book delves into the complexities and paradoxes of patriotism, the influence of social class and privilege in Nigerian society, the tension between traditional customs and the diasporic way of life, and the potency of storytelling and its intrinsic association with Nigeria's history. In this collection, highly acclaimed and award-winning writers share their unique memories and experiences of Nigeria, providing an insider's perspective of a country whose influence can be felt worldwide. With essays from Nels Abbey, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Akande, Ike Anya, Sefi Atta, Bolu Babalola, J K Chukwu, Abi Daré, Inua EllamsChịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, Caleb Femi, Helon Habila, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Anietie Isong, Okey Ndibe, Chigozie Obioma, Irenosen Okojie, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Lola Shoneyin, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe and Hafsa Zayyan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caught-readhanded/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caught-readhanded/support

“I'm one of those writers that … I think I know the story I want to write when I'm going in with a novel … but by the time I get into the middle of it, it's like I've discovered a totally different story.” Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀'s A Spell of Good Things explores class, love, and family ties with interwoven narratives of struggle, heartbreak and hope in Nigeria. She joins us to talk about her cast of unforgettable characters, how misogyny permeates life and literature, what surprised her while writing this novel, her literary influences and more with Poured Over host, Miwa Messer. Listen after the episode for a TBR Topoff from Marc and Jamie.     Featured Books (Episode):  A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ  Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ  Everything Good Will Come by Sefi Atta  Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout  Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri  What It Means when a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah  Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer  Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward    Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré  Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham     Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays with occasional Saturdays here and on your favorite podcast app.     

In this episode, I chatted to the wonderful Abi Daré about her incredible novel, The Girl with the Louding Voice. We talk about character development, female empowerment, the role of education and what it really means to have a louding voice. Abi Daré is the author of The Girl with the Louding Voice, which was a New York Times bestseller, a #ReadWithJenna Today Show book club pick, and an Indie Next Pick.  She grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and went on to study law at the University of Wolverhampton and has an MSc in International Project Management from Glasgow Caledonian University as well as an MA in Creative Writing at Birkbeck, University of London. Abi lives in Essex, UK with her husband and two daughters, who inspired her to write her debut novel.If you enjoyed the podcast, please follow the Diverse Bookshelf on your podcast platform of choice and connect with me on social media. I would really appreciate it if you could rate and leave a review, as it helps more people find the podcast. www.instagram.com/readwithsamiawww.instagram.com/thediversebookshelfpod Support the show

The Girl with the Louding Voice is a 2020 coming of age novel and the debut novel of Nigerian writer Abi Daré. It tells the story about a teenage Nigerian girl called Adunni who becomes a maid and struggles with many things growing up, including her limited education, poverty and her ability to speak up for herself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aisha-muhammad-saad/message

In this episode, I review the five books that I read for the month of March - SPOILERS! The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré, Ace of Spaces by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, The Maid by Anita Prose Special thank you to my 4th period student for recommending Ace of Spades! 2022 Book count so far: 15 books, 5,167 pages

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One of the things I love about this book is the voice. It's so distinct that you really feel as if you're talking with the heroine — that she's a real, live, breathing person.Get The Girl with the Louding Voice by by Abi Daré (affiliate link):https://bookshop.org/a/54551/9781524746094Subscribe to the podcast for more books!https://bookwormpod.com/subscribe

OUÇA, PALAVRA DE MULHER PRETA NO EPISÓDIO DE HOJE ABI DARÉ LIVRO: A GAROTA QUE NÃO SE CALOU TÍTULO: CAPÍTULO 53 | PÁGINAS 343 E 344 VERUS EDITORA, 2021

Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out January – March 2022 (and one early April release). Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2022 blog post, coming out soon. On there, I'll share some of the books I talked about in this episode, but also some I didn't. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the regular preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here! Highlights Sarah's first 5-star book since July 2021! Catherine and Sarah each pick their #1 winter release. Sarah brings back a sun sub-genre coined from her early blog days. Winter 2022 Book Preview [4:01] January Sarah's Picks: Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor (February 1*) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:12] Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:41] I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg (January 11) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:26]  Catherine's Picks: Honor by Thrity Umrigar (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:35] No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:36]  To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara (January 11) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18]  The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk (January 25) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:47] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (January 25) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:13] February Sarah's Picks: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris (February 1) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:13] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak (February 15) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:52] Fake by Erica Katz (February 22) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:53]  Catherine's Pick: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (February 8) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:23] March Sarah's Pick: Don't Know Tough by Eli Cranor (March 8) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:08] Catherine's Picks: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (March 1) | Buy from Amazon [46:46] Dilettante by Dana Brown (March 22) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:50] April Sarah's Pick: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow (April 5) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:04] Other Books Mentioned The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [4:39]  The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo [6:25]  The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun [11:54] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen [14:33] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [14:37] The Girls from Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [15:54]  All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [20:06]  Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg [20:13]  All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg [20:16]  The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg [20:18]  Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott [23:50]  What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami [23:55]  On Writing by Stephen King [23:58]  Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr [25:12]  Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell [25:16]  Washington Square by Henry James [26:50]  A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [27:30]  The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw [29:20]  The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans [29:26] The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré [29:34] The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson [30:53] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [34:17] The Futures by Anna Pitoniak [34:24] The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott [35:55] American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld [35:59] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid [36:09] Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka [37:57] The Boys' Club by Erica Katz [39:13] The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro [41:10] The Map of Lost Memories by Kim Fay [41:30] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney [42:47] Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha [45:05] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [45:14] The Bright Lands by John Fram [45:58] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [47:01] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [51:37] Other Links Sarah's Bookshelves | Biogossip Books *Book's release date changed since the time of recording. About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

A LETTI e RILETTI su Radio Saba Sound, Angela Strippoli e Anna Santoro leggono la Ladra di parole il romanzo di esordio di Abi Darè. Una storia ricca di emozioni che da voce a tutte le donne che lottano per un mondo più giusto.

Liliana Russo in TuttoLibri presenta… La ladra di parole, di Abi Daré

Abi Daré erzählt in ihrem Debütroman von einer 14-jährigen bildungshungrigen Nigerianerin: Aus Zwangsehe und Sklaverei findet sie ihren Weg in ein selbstbestimmtes Leben. Die Schriftstellerin gibt der jungen Frau eine eigene unverwechselbare Stimme. Von Birgit Koß www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Buchkritik Hören bis: 19.01.2038 04:14 Direkter Link zur Audiodatei

We kick the episode off with Abi Daré's The Girl with the Louding Voice, an inspiring and informative book with a phenomenal and surprising use of language that has completely invigorated Alex. Both of us watched The Dig and we revel in the beauty of its subtle and artful pace, as well as the astonishing acting of Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan. Alex tries not to cry as she discusses How We Disappeared, the story of Wang Di, a comfort woman during World War 2. Rhiannon has been exploring all things unusual in David Attenborough's Perfect Planet, including the surprising mating patterns of Fig Wasps and their wigs. And we announce that this is our final episode of Season 1. We're so happy to have so many of you listening along and we will be back shortly, brimming with new recommendations and Who'd a Thunk it moments! CW - from 25 minutes, discussion of rape. We are an accessible podcast, you can find transcripts in our linktree in our instagram bio @thegrandthunk. Follow us on social media @thegrandthunk or email us - thegrandthunk@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Subscribe, rate, review and tell all your friends! See below for a full list of what we discuss: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré The Dig by Moira Buffini on Netflix How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee Because We Were Beautiful https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/confronting-koreas-censored-discourse-on-comfort-women/ Perfect Planet, David Attenborough My Octopus Teacher Steve Irwin The Bee Movie

Nicole and Tori welcome another guest on the 11th episode to talk all things worth reading! During the month of February, the podcast will solely focus on resources that are created by Black authors or about Black characters in honor of Black History Month. The list of resources talked about in this episode are listed below: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré; His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie; The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur and Leila Steinburg; Badass Black Girl: Questions, Quotes, and Affirmations for Teens by M.J. Fievre; Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo; The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo; The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights by Steve Sheinkin; The Coin Slot Chronicles by Rashad Jennings; Arcade and the Triple T Token by Rashad Jennings; Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide by Rashad Jennings; My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell, illustrated by Michael Robertson; I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart; A Song For You: My Life with Whitney Houston by Robyn Crawford; wikiHow; Ron Finley; LiquidIV

Happy New Year! We begin 2021 with a conversation with Desmond Elliott Prize shortlisted Abi Daré, whose debut The Girl With The Louding Voice caught everyone's attention last year. Abi talks about her approach to world building and how she used the narrative voice in the book to explore its setting. Asking the questions is novelist Sarah Bower. Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna, who start the episode by celebrating that it's not 2020 anymore. If you like this episode don't forget to subscribe! Get more free resources on world building: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/5-world-building/  Find out about our Early Career Awards, including the Desmond Elliott Prize: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/early-career-awards/  Check out our online courses: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/creative-writing-online/  More on what we do: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/  Made possible with support from Arts Council England. Music by Bennet Maples.

"What we really hope students think about are all those variables of 'fit' [in the college process]." // Anna Follensbee is a college counselor, director of Senior Encounter at Gilman, former 10th-grade English teacher, Franklin & Marshall graduate, voracious reader, Vermont native, and nature-lover. // In Episode #18 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Anna discuss Senior Encounter at Gilman, Anna's professional background in college admissions, factors high school seniors should consider in selecting the "right" college for them, Anna's upbringing in Vermont and her decision to attend Franklin & Marshall, the effects of high expectations on the mental health of students, mindfulness meditation, the art of crafting the college essay, assembling the mosaic of the "whole student" in the college application process, the necessities and downfalls of standardized testing, and The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré. // Thanks for checking out the episode! Please like, share, subscribe, and follow on all digital avenues - @pathtofollowpod. // As always, thank you to the great Cesare Ciccanti for his hard work and expertise.

Genevieve M. Piturro founded the successful national nonprofit https://pajamaprogram.org/ (Pajama Program) twenty years ago. She is now a professional speaker, consultant, and author, and has appeared in various media, including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her mission is to inspire people to listen to their hearts. She is also the author of the new popular memoir, https://www.genevievepiturro.com/ (Purpose, Passion & Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning).  Genevieve takes us through her story of a triumphant leap off the corporate ladder to bringing pajamas to children in shelters. She shares how to listen to the voice in your heart and understand that change can be scary.   Here's What We Cover in This EpisodeYour heart voice What is your awakening moment? Keep asking and don't stop asking for guidance or a sign It can be scary to make a change and take a risk One idea + human connection Who are your cheerleaders? Genevieve's Book Recommendationhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1632992906/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=successascent-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1632992906&linkId=483361e61c1b0606a0247f8fcaa6673a (Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning by Genevieve Piturro) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524746029/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=successascent-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1524746029&linkId=1e3eb2b2f591068d8b9e3030f28aeb6c (The Girl with the Louding Voice: A Novel by Abi Daré ) Connect with Genevievehttps://pajamaprogram.org (Website) https://www.genevievepiturro.com/home (Website) https://www.facebook.com/GenPiturro (Facebook)

Multi-award-winning comics writer Kieron Gillen joins us on the pod today to discuss his methods for world building. Kieron is perhaps best known for The Wicked + The Divine, the hugely ambitious collaboration with artist Jamie McKelvie which presents a pantheon of gods who happen to also be pop stars, as well as UBER, Phonogram, DIE, Once & Future and Ludocrats. Beyond his own books he's also worked extensively with Marvel on X-Men, Thor, Iron Man and with LucasFilm on Darth Vader and Star Wars books. In the interview we explore the different challenges and opportunities of writing for established franchises compared to your own work, and how he approaches research and making things feel 'real' in fantasy stories. We spoke to Kieron just as he had been revealed as the writer on The Eternals, the return of a long-running series from Marvel. This episode is part of our Early Career Writers' Resource Pack on World Building, which also features insight and tips from Abi Daré, Farhana Shaikh and Ian Nettleton. These packs are made possible by support from Arts Council England. See the rest of the pack here: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/5-world-building/  Hosted by Stephanie McKenna and Simon Jones, who is barely able to contain his excitement. More info on the Desmond Elliot Prize: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/desmond-elliott-prize/  Find out about what we do: http://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/ Kieron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kierongillen  Music by Bennet Maples.

Abi Daré grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and has lived in the UK for eighteen years. She studied law at the University of Wolverhampton and has an M.Sc. in International Project Management from Glasgow Caledonian University as well as an MA in Creative Writing at Birkbeck University of London. The Girl with the Louding Voice won The Bath Novel Award for unpublished manuscripts in 2018 and was also selected as a finalist in 2018 The Literary Consultancy Pen Factor competition. Abi lives in Essex with her husband and two daughters, who inspired her to write her debut novel. In this special episode that took place on Instagram Live, Dr Alma-Nalisha Cele spoke to Abi about her debut novel thinking about patriarchy, class politics, child marriage and the hardship of Black womxnhood.

Abi Daré grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and has lived in the UK for eighteen years. She studied law at the University of Wolverhampton and has an M.Sc. in International Project Management from Glasgow Caledonian University as well as an MA in Creative Writing at Birkbeck University of London. The Girl with the Louding Voice won The Bath Novel Award for unpublished manuscripts in 2018 and was also selected as a finalist in 2018 The Literary Consultancy Pen Factor competition. Abi lives in Essex with her husband and two daughters, who inspired her to write her debut novel. In this special episode that took place on Instagram Live, Dr Alma-Nalisha Cele spoke to Abi about her debut novel thinking about patriarchy, class politics, child marriage and the hardship of Black womxnhood.

Charlotte and Laura are book crazy on this new episode of The Lettuce Beets! Charlotte shares about Harrison's first steps, and reviews Netflix's Workin' Moms and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Laura gives an update on her #BlackLivesMatter reading list, and reviews The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré and a ~secret topic~. The girls also welcome Leo season by finding out if they are typical Leos.    The Lettuce Podcast is a garden of entertainment from books to television and everything in between! We cover topics like Harry Potter, Glee, James Bond, Game of Thrones, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and much more. Blog: thelettucepodcast.blogspot.com Facebook: facebook.com/thelettucepod Twitter: @TheLettucePod Instagram: @TheLettucePod The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Podcast Addict.

New fiction from Hilary Mantel, Vivian Pham and Abi Daré.