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The book that showed you what a positive queer future could be. And then literally came true.Today we meet Brendan Gillett and we're talking about the queer book that saved his life: Uncle Bobby's Wedding by Sarah S. Brannen. And Sarah joins us for the conversation!Brendan is a high school English teacher in Brooklyn, New York. He works with English language learners to create poetry, picture books, cooking blogs, and literary analysis essays in every language they know. When he's not teaching, he's writing his own queer stories, poetry, and research essays about queer history. He lives with his illustrator husband and their cat, Pigeon.Sarah S. Brannen is the illustrator of the Robert F. Sibert Honor book Summertime Sleepers and the author of Uncle Bobby's Wedding, named one of the 100 best children's books of the last 100 years by Booktrust. Sarah has written and illustrated A Perfect Day, Madame Martine, and Madame Martine Breaks the Rules. Miles Comes Home, a companion book to Uncle Bobby's Wedding, came out last November. And her forthcoming book Lolly on the Ice is now available to pre-order.In Uncle Bobby's Wedding, when Uncle Bobby announces that he and "his friend" Jamie are getting married everyone is happy -- except Chloe. After a magical day with Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend, Jamie, Chloe realizes she's not losing an uncle, but gaining one.Connect with Brendan and Sarahinstagram: @mrbrendangillettwebsite: brendangillett.comwebsite: sarahbrannen.cominstagram: @sarahsbrannenbluesky: @sarahsbrannen.bsky.socialOur BookshopVisit our Bookshop for new releases, current bestsellers, banned books, critically acclaimed LGBTQ books, or peruse the books featured on our podcasts: bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookBuy Uncle Bobby's Wedding: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781499810080Buy Miles Comes Home: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781499814736Pre-order Lolly on the Ice: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780593711828Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: John ParkerExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Bob Bush, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Terry D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, Sofia Nerman, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: Join us in helping Lambda Literary raise $20k for The Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices to ensure all writers can attend. Donate here: http://bit.ly/3RjW51aSupport the show

Baylie's story is one of a night with friends gone wrong and how a series of choices lead to her death. From the police, to the hospital, to the investigation, to fighting to pull her off life support because she didn't want that was a rollercoaster. It was so much more traumatizing than it had to be. But it inspired Shawnee to start a foundation, advocate for college safety, having a will, and writing a book to make sure others know: this can happen to anyone.    Key Takeaways:   [1:48] Baylie going off to college as a pre-med student in neuroscience  [5:24] Going out with her sorority girls to have fun and switching to drinking water [6:48] Baylie wanted to leave early, got stood up, and things went wrong [12:23] She got hit by a car while we were thousands of miles away  [16:07] Her injuries, the coma, and the struggle to get the police to look into the crime [23:49] Universities don't have to be transparent and report deaths like this  [27:03] Transferred to another hospital - and the first hospital missed something major  [31:47] Fighting with the hospital to pull the plug and being left with severe depression [39:17] Creating the foundation and book about college safety and healthcare proxies [43:42] Partnering with a will company and an app to keep people safe in rideshares  [47:11] I wrote the book to make a point: this can happen to anyone  Resources:   Baylie's Wish Foundation Baylie's Book Trust and Will 3rd i  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

Katie Delimon, a somatic practitioner, author, and client, joins us in this episode of the Ignite Ur Wellness podcast to explore how you can transform your Instagram strategy as a wellness entrepreneur by using humor and authenticity to create engaging content. We are sharing actionable advice for those entrepreneurs who are feeling stuck. This episode will help you overcome imposter syndrome, understand the role of AI in content creation and how you can use it to benefit you and your business, and the importance of consistent marketing that you feel aligned with.  You'll walk away from this episode with practical tips to help you get out of your head, and into the zone all while elevating your online presence! Find Katie here:  Katie Delaman's Website: katiedelamon.com Instagram: @katiedelamon Book: Trust the Flames: My Wild Ride from Mindlessness to Mindfulness by Katie Delaman (available on major book retailers) Social Media Platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook (search Katie Delamon) Key Takeaways: Embrace creativity and fun in content creation to maintain consistency and engagement on social media platforms. Invest in personal and business growth through coaching and utilizing tools like AI to optimize marketing strategies. Utilize market research and feedback to refine your niche and develop targeted content that resonates with your audience. Test different content formats (informational, funny, selling posts) to see what works best for your audience and objectives. Give yourself the freedom to step away and regroup when feeling stuck to return with a refreshed and evolved perspective. Follow me on Instagram →  igniteyourwellnessbusiness Ready to work with me? Book a coaching call on my website! → https://igniteurwellness.com/business-coach-for-health-coaches/ Get the free guide with the 6 Figure Workshop System so you can sign more wellness clients into your business: https://igniteurwellness.com/6-figure-lead-generation-workshops/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ignite-ur-wellness-biz/support

Send us a textIt's a welcome back today to psychiatrist Gill Patterson, who's here to talk about the Scottish Book Trust's Book Week Scotland publication of 2024, which is called Hope. This is a collection of true stories written by people from Scotland. The Scottish Book Trust produce 65,000 free copies of Hope which are available in Scotland or from the Scottish Book Trust website https://shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/hope-book It was brilliant to talk to Gill both about her own story that is featured in this collection and about what this collection means and why the Scottish Book Trust are such a fabulous organisation.We mentioned some resources around perinatal mental illnessRCGP perinatal toolkit https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=13115&chapterid=606RCPsych https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/post-natal-depression

Of all His Divine Grace's writings, this work is perhaps the most unique. It was written in Vṛndāvana in 1961 in response to an invitation to attend a world conference, the Congress for Cultivating the Human Spirit, held in Japan. As most of the participants to the Conference were from the Orient, Śrīla Prabhupāda considered deeply how he could best present the timeless teachings of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam suitable to the Oriental people. The original Bhāgavatam was written over five thousand years ago as an extremely large book composed of eighteen thousand verses. Participants to the conference would not have the time to hear it all. He therefore chose one chapter from the original version for presentation. The chapter he selected was a description of the autumn season in Vṛndāvana, the place of Lord Kṛṣṇa's appearance. Śrīla Prabhupāda knew that the Oriental people were very fond of hearing descriptions of nature and that the time of the autumn season is particularly auspicious to them. Presenting spiritual philosophy by examples from nature would be best for their understanding. For each seasonal phenomenon, a parallel teaching could be given. For example, the dark, cloudy evening of the rainy autumn season when no stars are visible is compared to the present materialistic, godless civilization when the bright stars of the Bhāgavata's wisdom (the devotees and scriptures) are temporarily obscured. Altogether Śrīla Prabhupāda composed forty-eight commentaries to go along with the verses of the chapter. Śrīla Prabhupāda's plan was that the organizers of the conference should find a qualified Oriental artist to illustrate each verse, and he wrote directions from which the artist could design each painting. He hoped that the paintings and their accompanying explanations would make an impressive display for visitors to the conference. If possible, he wished that there might be published a book containing the illustrations and the texts. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Śrīla Prabhupāda was unable to attend the conference, and the whole project of Light of the Bhāgavata was postponed. In fact, at the time of Śrīla Prabhupāda's disappearance the Light of the Bhāgavata still remained unpublished and the illustrations not yet painted. The task of completing this great project was therefore left in the hands of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, the publishing house dedicated to keeping all of Śrīla Prabhupāda's books in print. Particularly, the work was assigned to the Hong Kong branch of the Book Trust, since Śrīla Prabhupāda had meant the book especially for the Oriental people. After much searching it was our good fortune to secure the help of the renowned artist Madame Li Yun Sheng, whose mature creative talent and sensitive brushwork alone could properly complement Prabhupāda's beautiful descriptions of the autumn season. Thus the beautifully effulgent light of the Bhāgavata may now shine upon the world. (Preface: Light of the Bhāgavata) https://vedabase.io/en/library/lob/preface/ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ (USA only) https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark

Guest: Susan PerelkaChurch: Northfield Baptist Church in Northfield, OHPosition: Church SecretaryBook: Trust in Every Moment: A Journey Toward GodInterview Location: Christian Product Expo Summer 2024 Show in Fort Wayne, IndianaWebsite: susanperelka.substack.com

Guest: Susan PerelkaChurch: Northfield Baptist Church in Northfield, OHPosition: Church SecretaryBook: Trust in Every Moment: A Journey Toward GodInterview Location: Christian Product Expo Summer 2024 Show in Fort Wayne, IndianaWebsite: susanperelka.substack.com

A love of reading is something all parents want to instil in their children, but a new survey from BookTrust shows a drop off in reading once children progress to secondary school.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent, Darina Molloy, Senior Executive Librarian based in Castlebar and Sarah Webb, Children's Author.

You know what it's like. There is a stirring inside. A whisper that tells you which direction to head in. I've heard it. I've followed it and amazing things have happened. Someone else that has trusted the whisper is Kathy Izard. In this conversation, we focus on listening to and trusting God's whispers to follow one's life path and calling. Kathy shares her personal journey of hearing God's call to address homelessness in her community through founding a housing program. She discusses how communities can come together through a "housing first" approach to help the homeless population. Kathy emphasizes surrendering to God's plan and trusting that he will work through you, despite feelings of being unqualified or unexpected difficulties. So listen for your own whispers from God and have faith to follow where it leads. Join us as we learn to trust the whisper. Kathy Izard is an award-winning author, a national speaker and retreat leader, and an advocate for housing and mental health services in Charlotte, North Carolina. She co-led the citywide effort to build Moore Place, Charlotte's first permanent, supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness, and was instrumental in establishing HopeWay, Charlotte's first residential mental health treatment center. She wrote about her efforts in her memoir The Hundred Story Home, which received a 2017 Christopher Award for inspirational nonfiction. Kathy's Book:Trust the WhisperKathy's Recommendation:The Amen EffectJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Nadia's been at the papaya juice again, only this time she SWALLOWED THE WORM!

Well we've had some talented coves wash up in our coves but never a world record holder, not until now that is. Rob 'Draw With Rob' Biddulph is a triple-threat cubed: a Youtube sensation, a writer, illustrator and not least a snack-mongering champion-of-champions. He tells Nadia and Frank all about his life before children's books, working  for the NME and The Observer among others, and how happy he is to have found his true calling as a storyteller for children - and that, as Frank says, really is something to be.. EMily Drabble from Booktrust is back with more picks from the May bookshelves, and Nadia breaks Frank's heart by telling him in no uncertain terms that there are occasions she just needs a bit of me-that-means-not-you time. 

Entertainment attorney, filmmaker, author and entrepreneur Monroe Mann shares valuable advice on film fundraising and much more.

Nadia has made the most of her extended Christmas break, but Frank's been sleeping it off. For a month. He needs to get his act together sharpish, though, because there is a rip in the space time continuum just above one of the palm trees, and Christopher Edge, author of bestseller ‘The Escape Room' and the forthcoming ‘Black Hole Cinema Club', is hurtling towards the island at the speed of light, all the way from Eccles. Before he arrives Frank and Nadia discuss Truckers by Terry Pratchett and new wonder-book ‘The Final Year' by Matt Goodfellow.  Emily Drabble from Booktrust is back with her pick of the crop of new children's books, this month featuring: The Pandas Who Promised by Rachel Bright and Jim Field published by Hachette Time Travellers: Adventure Calling by Sufiya Ahmed published by Little Tiger Fright Bite by Jennifer Killick published by Farshore Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan published by Andersen Look Out! Hungry Lion by Paul Delaney published by Harper Collins

In this episode we have Nisha J. Tuli joining us! You've probably heard me talking about her books "Trial of the Sun Queen" and "Rule of The Aurora King." We talk all about her writing process, favourite books, and our thoughts on fantasy love interests. So sit back, relax, and let's get book clubbing! Follow Nisha: @nishajtwrites Check out Trial of the Sun Queen & Rule of the Aurora King on KU. Follow me @thebadgalsbookclub on instagram!

Last time, in a terrifying cliff-hanger, our Nadine flew off on Katherine Rundell's bi-plane - there's only one thing that could prompt such foolhardy behaviour in one os fearful - and that's the chance to fetch Jon Klassen (THE Jon Klassen) back to island. And not a minute too soon, the poor man was drifting out in the ocean with minutes left before the game was up. Fortified by Frank's crisps, he proceeds to give one of the best interviews you'll hear this year from any writer. Jon, truly one of the great talents at work today in any literary field, talks about his move from animation into children's books, the creative process, his heroes and all manner of other things too. It's a proper belter.  Listen in also for a masterclass in conch-blowing from Frank (Nadia not so much) and also their chat about what they've been reading in they hammocks (spoiler: Nadia's been reading Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror by Chris Priestley and Frank's been filling his boots with 'Charmed Life' by Diana Wynne Jones).  Emily Drabble from Booktrust returns with some hot-off-the-press reviews of some of the best new children's books: Foxlight by Katya Balen, published by Bloomsbury My Family Your Family By Laura Henry Allain illustrated by Giovanni Medeiros published by Penguin The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe by Kereen Getten published by Pushkin Make Tracks, Emergency Vehicles, by Johnny Dyrander published by Nosy Crow The Magic of Forests by Vicky  Woodgate published by DK 

Imagine having a new book coming out, one more hotly anticipated than a change of government - and still taking the time and trouble to visit the Island of Brilliant for a natter with Nadia and Frank. That's the kind of class that is exhibited as standard by the inestimably talented Katherine Rundell, who even manages to keep her composure when her kindly snack gift is met with (very) thinly veiled disappointment. Katherine offers invaluable insights into forthcoming novel 'impossible Creatures' as well as making a frankly magnificent case for the absolutely vital role of children's books in our lives and society. Before she arrives, Frank and Nadia discuss the books they've been reading on their hammocks - Wind in the Willows, The Skull by Jon Klassen, The Council of Good Friends by Nikesh Shukla (illustrated by Rochelle Falconer) and Beegu by Alexis Deacon.   Courtesy of the island's convenient shell, Emily Drabble from Booktrust reviews five new titles: Finding Wonder by Lauren St John  and illustrated by Levi Pinfold, Marie-Alice Harel, Published by Faber   Brilliant Black British HIstory by Atinuke and illustrated by Kingsley Nebechi published by Bloomsbury   The Perfect Present by Petr Horacek published by Otter Barry Books   Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam, Train Trouble by Tracy Corderoy and Steven Lenton published by Nosy Crow   Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf by Craig Barr-Green and Francis Martin published by Little Tiger  

There's bad blood on the island this month, as Frank's nemesis Danny Wallace turns up (uninvited, according to FCB) to stoke the flames of the pair's long-standing rivalry. Nadia, fortunately, is able to find higher ground and steers a sometimes begrudging but always illuminating, often hilarious conversation to the matter at hand, children's books. Danny discusses his own books, including 'The Day the Screens Went Blank' and 'The Boss of Everyone' - and also Brian Patten's brilliant poetry collection 'Gargling with Jelly'. Before he arrives, Frank and Nadia discuss the books they've been reading in their hammocks: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger by J.T. Williams; Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tola Okogwu; Wellington's Big Day Out by Steve Small and Monster in the Woods by Dave Shelton.  While The Ukelele Uff keep things harmonious with their beautiful music,  Emily Drabble of Booktrust comes out of her convenient shell once again with more reviews of new titles: 1. Deep, A story of love through the Generations Stephen Hogtun Published by Bloomsbury 2. Calling the Whales By Jasbinder Bilan Illustrated by Skylar White Published by Barrington Stoke 3. Stolen History Sathnam Sanghera Illustrated by Jen Khatum Published by Puffin 4. The Midnight Babies Isabel Greenberg Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers 5. Imagine IF... Veggies by Aya Watanabe Published by Templar    

Another month, another pile of books to get excited about..  Nadia and Frank welcome the brilliant, goose-fat-slathered Ed Vere onto the island to talk about his terrific range of picture books, including most recently 'The Artist', and are surprised and moved to discover his long-standing connection with Jan Pieńkowski. What a shame such a lovely visit ends so tragically!  Emily Drabble from BookTrust is on hand (via the magic shell) to cheer us up with her latest reviews of: This Rock is Mine Written by Kaye Umansky and illustrated by Alice McKinley (Alison Green Books) Glowrushes by Roberto Piumini, translated by Leah Janeczko (Pushkin)  Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka by Davina Tijani, illustrated by Adam Douglas-Bagley (Little Tiger) The Thunk  by Michelle Robinson, illustrated by Deborah Allwright (Bloomsbury) Max and Chaffy The Great Cupcake Mystery by Jamie Smart (David Fickling)      

Nadia (of the 'lovely audio presence') and Frank welcome the fabulous writer Maisie Chan to the island to talk about some of her brilliant books - including 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' and 'Keep Dancing Lizzie Chu'. They also chat about the books they've been reading to pass their days in the sunshine - and head to the sea shell shelf to listen to Emily Drabble from BookTrust reviewing these highlights from the recent crop of new children's books:  Nature Trail be Benjamin Zephaniah illustrated by Nila Aye, Orchard Fablehouse by EM Norry, Bloomsbury Budgie by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by David Barry, Barrington Stoke Timid by Harry Woodgate, Little Tiger I am Happy by Michael Rosen and Robert Starling, Walker  

In today's Podcast Episode I take a look at the energy for May 2023. The fifth month of the year; Gemini and Virgo energy with the dominant planet being Mercury, symbol of communication so it's interesting that we are in Mercury Retrograde at the minute. The number 5 is connected to movement, adventure, travel, freedom, abundance and curiosity so kept those in mind as we navigate through this powerful month. We are supported this month with the ascended master and energy of Ganesh who clears any obstacles we have in our path preventing our highest timeline from manifesting. Mother Mary also steps in to support us. This month we start with letting go with the powerful full moon solar eclipse portal energy on 5th May (5/5). This allows us to step into our power and into our balanced masculine and feminine energies with the support of Beltane energies at the beginning of May. Beltane is a powerfully fire festival that is connected to union and marriage of the self, of the may queen and green man, of Cernunnos and Brigid to bring in more fertility, passion and fire action to help us with the second half of the year. Words for May are: - FORGIVENESS - FULFILLMENT - REMEMBRANCE What challenges will we face? Our own thoughts and mind wanting to control and know the way forward as we step into the unknown. What action can we expect? Stepping up as the leader in our own lives and creating in collaboration with all aspects of the self, feminine/masculine/ inner child. What positive words and affirmations will see us through the month? GIVE THANKS In your imagination kiss each of your favourite people in turn and thank them for being in your life. Then do the same, with an open heart, to each of the people who cause you difficulties. INDULGE Buy yourself a treat each week, even if it's very modest. Enjoy it as though it were the greatest gift you have ever received. The universe will then provide many more gifts for your to enjoy. LOVE “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and a richness to life that nothing else can bring” Oscar Wilde Oracle Cards used: Keepers of the Light by Kyle Gray Divine Animals Oracle by Stacey DeMarco The Light Seers's Tarot by Chris-Anne The Archangel Metatron Self Mastery Oracle by Amanda Ellis Attracting Abundance by Jane Struthers Links mentioned: Hormone Balance Chakra Course (use the code at check for 33% off SOULSELFMASTERY33) https://soulselfmastery.com/hormone-balance-chakra-course/ Book: Trust your Truth by Shannon Algeo Free Chakra Balance Meditation Happy May Leigh xx

Book Review: Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Book Review: Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud Show Notes You can now access all past Heart in a ... Read more The post Book Review: Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud appeared first on Sarah Geringer.

Hello! Have you ever dreamed of running your own bookshop? We are cheerful to report that the book industry is smashing it at the moment, with the number of indie bookshops at their highest level in six years, and book sales above pre-pandemic levels. Ed and Geoff speak to Sian Bayley, news editor at The Bookseller, who tells us about what's driving this upward trend. We hear from co-founders Rosie May and Sarah Scales of Juno Books in Sheffield about how they made their lockdown dreams a reality. Finally, Aimée Felone, children's publisher and co-director of Round Table Books in Brixton, tells us about her journey into publishing and what it means to run an inclusive bookshop.Plus: Buoyed up by his viral musical success, Ed's started learning an instrument...GuestsSian Bayley, News Editor, The Bookseller (@sleighbayley / @thebookseller)Rosie May and Sarah Scales, Co-Founders of Juno Books (@junobookssheff)Aimée Felone, Managing Director of children's publisher Knights Of and Co-Director of Round Table Books (@aimeefelone / @roundtablebooks)More informationBookBar in Finsbury Park, LondonLearn more about the work of BookTrust and Lit in ColourVisit the Bookseller's website - the trade magazine for the publishing industryVisit Juno Books in Sheffield Visit Round Table Books in Brixton, LondonFind out about Knights Of, Aimée's publishing companyCLPE Survey of Ethnic Representation in Children's Literature. Read the most recent report hereBooks Aimée recommends in the episodeKnights and Bikes by Gabrielle KentFor Every One by Jason ReynoldsSmall Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson Windward Family by Alexis KeirMind and Me by Sunita Chawdhary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha Baines is an entrepreneur and philanthropist: an award-winning comedian, award-winning actress and award-winning broadcaster. A deaf activist and hearing aid wearer, Samantha is the author of two children's books with deaf protagonists; the award-winning Harriet Versus the Galaxy which she also voices on Audible and Bloomsbury Education book The Night the Moon Went Out and new book Living With Hearing Loss and Deafness: a guide to owning it and loving it.Samantha likes to keep busy and you may have seen her keeping busy in acting roles in Netflix's The Crown, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness or Magic Mike Live (directed by Channing Tatum) or personal appearances on ITV's Loose Women, Sky News and Andrew Neil's This Week. After seven years of stand-up comedy, two sell out Edinburgh Fringe runs and a UK tour, Samantha has proved her comedy chops but these days sticks to being funny on social media, speaking events, radio and in her books (due to her sound sensitivity).If you don't like watching things, you may have heard her keeping busy presenting on BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Kent, Virgin Radio, hosting Q and A's at the BFI. She also hosts her multi-award nominated, smash-hit podcast The Divorce Social, which has been featured in international publications as well as being a 'Times Podcast of the Week' and a No.1 relationship podcast on itunes. The podcast recently won the bronze award for Best Sex and Relationship podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2022.​If you don't like watching or listening then you must like reading surely! Samantha has written for publications including The Guardian, Time Out, Huffington Post and Stylist Magazine. Samantha's debut children's book Harriet Versus the Galaxy was listed in the Independent's Best Children's Books of the Year 2019, Book Trust's Great Book Guide 2020 and won the Coventry Inspiration Book Award 2021. Samantha's second children's book The Night the Moon Went Out was released in August 2021, published by Bloomsbury and was been nominated for The People's Book Prize. Her new non-fiction book is being published by Headline in April 2023.Samantha is a self appointed 'accidental activist', a proud Ambassador for the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID), leads talks on deaf awareness and has spoken to MPs at the House of Commons about tinnitus, as well as fronting the RNID 'Subtitle It' campaign.Samantha is also founder and director of successful social media marketing company Penguin in the Room, which she set up after she left drama school. Penguin in the Room have managed social media output for the likes of Susan Calman, The Guilty Feminist, Helen George, Lucy Porter and Ruby Wax's charity Frazzled Cafe and employ a team of creative freelancers who work for the company to support their other artistic endeavours.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Hearing-Loss-Deafness-owning/dp/1035401509/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666619238&sr=1-2#WritingCommunity #SamanthaBaines #Livingwithhearinglossanddeafness ______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/4835638006775808

How to put digital at the heart of your organisation We chat to Sharon Jones, Head of Digital Innovation at The King's Fund We're closing season 6 by chatting to a charity digital legend about their journey as a leader. Step forward Sharon Jones, Head of Digital Innovation at The King's Fund. Sharon has worked as an editor and producer in organisations such as MTV, Sky and among others, the BBC. Before The King's Fund she also worked at BookTrust. We discuss which of these experiences informed the way she leads and why, the digital challenges and opportunities she is leading on at The King's Fund and her thoughts on digital skills. We also chat through the latest digital trends facing the sector, and where charities are at with inclusion. Zoe and Paul also discuss what the Gary Lineker story means for how your organisation uses social media. Could your organisation face a staff walkout about a colleague's tweets in the future?   Email us with your questions and ideas for future episodes startsatthetop@gmail.com And please leave us a review if you enjoy what you hear! Editing and production from Syren Studios and Paul Thomas Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music Full transcript of this episode (srt file) Full transcript of this episode (.txt file) Transcripts also available through your podcast app.

We are back for 2023! In this episode, we talked about what we've done during the break, our interesting cultural consumptions, a bit about the insidious cloth-sizings and some viral tik tok video. We end our conversation by congratulating the actor/actress of our favourite movie Everything Everywhere All At Once.  (01:30) HOLIDAY WRAP UP (09:03) PRINCE HARRY AND HIS ENTITLEMENT OF TELLING THE WORLD ABOUT HIS FAMILY AFFAIRS (19:13) Book::TRUST, Hernan Diaz (24:25) Book: THE MEN, SANDRA NEWMAN (29:39) Movie: GLASS ONION (32:00) Movie: THE FABLEMANS (33:06) Movie: BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (42:10) Movie: BLUEBACK (45:00) CLOTHING SIZE; ASIAN VS THE WEST (48:47) Fitzroy Garage Sesh Viral tik tok   (51:53) Golden Globes 202   Facebook | Asian Bitches Down Under Instagram | Asian Bitches Down Under  Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under BUTTER BUTTER active wear - use code ABDU10 for $10 off  Real Mandarin in Taiwan Bundle with the code ABDU for a 10% off special!  Email: asianbdownunder@gmail.com    

Samantha Baines is a comedian, actress, writer and broadcaster. You may have seen Samantha in Netflix's The Crown, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness or Magic Mike Live (directed by Channing Tatum) or personal appearances on ITV's Loose Women, Sky News and Andrew Neil's This Week. You may have heard her presenting on BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Kent, Virgin Radio or on her own podcast The Divorce Social, which has been a 'Times Podcast of the Week' and a No.1 relationship podcast on iTunes. Samantha has written for publications including The Guardian, Time Out, Huffington Post, Stylist Magazine, The Pool, Standard Issue and has a column in Modern Woman Magazine. Samantha's debut children's book, Harriet Versus the Galaxy, was listed in the Independent's Best Children's Books of the Year 2019, Book Trust's Great Book Guide 2020 and won the Coventry Inspiration Book Award 2021. Her second children's book, The Night the Moon Went Out, was been nominated for The People's Book Prize. Samantha Baines is guest number 203 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Samantha Baines' podcast The Divorce Social is available here: podfollow.com/thedivorcesocialFollow Samantha Baines on Twitter and Instagram: @samanthabaines .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Claire & Sophie reflect on their many years as school librarians. They focus on their favourite moments and sum up why being a school librarian is such a rewarding experience.Podcast Time Stamps: Author Visits (3.30) Brian Conaghan (3.52) Simon James Green (4.21) Paula Rawsthorne (4.53) Bali Rai (5.17) Eve Ainsworth (5.36) Matt Dickenson (5.51) Student Librarians (6.05) Debate Club (8.10) Board Games Club (10.36) Reading Classics (12.44) Year 7 Gifted Book - Phil Earle (15.20) Booktrust (17.04) Final Book Reviews: 'Only on the Weekends' by Dean Atta (19.22) 'The Gone Book' by Helena Close (21.14) Stay in touch on twitter @marriscmarris @sljoneswriter and keep following the @lounge_learning handle! :D

In this episode, the second celebrating Empathy Day 2022, Toria talks to award winning author A.M.Dassu (Az) about why empathy is so important to her and her writing. She is an advocate for Empathy Day and how this event enables our young people to develop this important skill. In 2021, Az went on an Empathy Walk and this year she is striking up a power pose! Find out more here - https://www.empathylab.uk/ Az is a multi award-winning writer of both non-fiction and fiction including the internationally acclaimed novel Boy, Everywhere, one of The Guardian's, Bookriot's, Kirkus's, American Library Association's Booklist's, CLPE's and BookTrust's Best Children's Book of the Year. It has coveted starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist and Publisher's Weekly and is also an American Library Association's Notable Book. Boy, Everywhere also featured as one of The Guardian's Children's Best New Novels on publication in October 2020, is on Amnesty's Books That Inspire Activism list and has been listed for 25 awards including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and Carnegie Medal, and is the 2021 winner of The Little Rebels Award for Radical Fiction. 'Boy Everywhere' a moving story of survival which looks at the refugee crisis in a very different way. This book was part of Empathy Labs 2021 Read for Empathy secondary collection. You can find her on Twitter @a_reflective or Instagram @a.m.dassu

In this episode, Kate was joined by comedian, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines to discuss her divorce. Sam is an award-winning comedian, actor and broadcaster with many shows and appearances to her credit including The Crown, Call the midwife and Magic Mike Live. She is also the host of The Divorce Social podcast and has written for various publications including The Guardian, Time Out, Huffington Post, Stylist Magazine, The Pool, Standard Issue and has a column in Modern Woman Magazine.  Sam's debut children's book Harriet Versus the Galaxy was listed in the Independent's Best Children's Books of the Year 2019 and in the Book Trust's Great Book Guide 2020. She has a second children's book The Night the Moon Went Out which was released last summer. Sam is also an Ambassador for Royal National Institute for Deaf people, is a Phonak HEARo and has spoken to MPs at the House of Commons about hearing issues, as well as fronting the RNID cinema subtitles campaign. Kate and Sam began by exploring her separation which started off on an amicable footing but turned sour during divorce proceedings when solicitors got involved and two sides were created. Sam opened up about how difficult she found the initial aftermath and emotional fallout after her husband left and the difficulties the pandemic brought to the process. They looked at the challenges of healing after divorce as well as how rewarding Sam found it was to rediscover herself through working, sex, dating and self-exploration after the divorce.  Sam discussed her own journey with her mental health and how she has found both therapy and medication useful in helping her to cope. Finally, they talked about Sam's wonderful podcast The Divorce Social which she created in part to help with her own emotional recovery and is a fantastic resource for others going through a similar thing. 

Stephen M. R. Covey shares why command-and-control leadership is ineffective (yet widespread) and how to get superior results as a trust-and-inspire leader. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The two traits needed to build trust 2) Why so many leaders today fail to inspire their teams 3) The one belief that separates great leaders from the rest Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep763 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEPHEN — Stephen M.R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and of the FranklinCovey Global Trust Practice, and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Speed of Trust. A sought-after and compelling keynote speaker, author, and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, culture, and collaboration, Covey speaks to audiences around the world. A Harvard MBA, he is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which under his stewardship became the largest leadership development company in the world. Covey resides with his wife and children in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. • Book: Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others • Website: TrustandInspire.com • Twitter: @StephenMRCovey • Instagram: @StephenMRCovey • LinkedIn: Stephen M. R. Covey — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “New Metrics For A New Reality” by Dov Seidman • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen CoveySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Wilson remembers the lives of those who have recently died including Jordan Mooney the punk icon known as ‘the original Sex Pistol' who ended up as a veterinary nurse. Jack Higgins, the thriller writer who hit the jackpot with The Eagle Has Landed, and sold more than 250 million books. Robert Ashe, an aid worker who spent most of his working life supporting refugees all over the world. And David McKee - author and illustrator who created timeless childhood favourites including Mr Benn and Elmer the multi-coloured elephant. Producer: Neil George Archive Clips Used: BBC 6Music, Three Minute Epiphany - The Essence of Punk and Defiance 05/06/2019; BBC TWO, The Culture Show - Jordan Mooney interview 01/07/2014; Megalovision/ Whaley-Malin Productions, Jubilee - trailer (1978); BBC Radio 2, The John Dunn Show 01/07/1992; Audible Audiobook/Harper Collins Publishers Ltd, The Savage Day by Jack Higgins 2019; BBC Radio 4, Desert Island Discs - Jack Higgins 12/12/1981; Associated General Films/ ITC Entertainment, The Eagle Has Landed - trailer (1976); BBC Radio 4, Profile - Jack Higgins 27/04/1984; ThamesTV/ Freemantle, The Killing Fields - Cambodia VT50536 18/01/1990; BBC News, 29/06/1980; BBC News, 23/10/1999; BBC Breakfast News, interview with David McKee 25/05/2019; BookTrust, David McKee reads Elmer 25/05/2022; Books Alive! YouTube Channel, Not Now Bernard by David McKee 08/11/2017; BBC TWO, Mr Benn - Pirate 31/03/1972; Made in Me - YouTube Channel, Me Books - David McKee interview 10/01/2013.

In this episode, Mike and Gay interview Stephen M.R. Covey about his new book Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, as well as his leadership legacy, vision, and current projects.The world has changed all around us in all the ways we know. And yet our style of leadership hasn't kept pace with the changing world.We're still too rooted in the old model, what we might call Command or Control. It's a more advanced and sophisticated version of it, but it is the same in principle.We haven't shifted the paradigm of how we view people and leadership. And until we shift that paradigm, we won't lead in a new way. We invite you to join Mike & Gay as they dialogue with Stephen M.R. Covey about his new book Trust and Inspire. This book presents a new way to lead, created for a new world that requires it.Key Takeaways The whole idea behind Trust and Inspire (01:34) How Stephen's leadership changed through writing this book (03:08) How to “trust and inspire” Gen Z generation individuals (07:45) Two inspiring stories about leadership in action (18:08) Why is the concept of “stewardship” a core part of your book? (25:09) Readers, keep this in mind when first going through the book (37:20) Additional Resources Get your copy of Trust and Inspire Apply to the exclusive Superpower Accelerator Program Learn more about Mike Koenigs The Big Leap is a podcast dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their maximum level of contribution, love, and abundance, as well as discovering their genius.It is brought to you by Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs. For more episodes, follow us on your favorite podcast app!

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Not all conversations are of equal importance. There are some that become pivotal to our life's purpose and success. But how do we know which ones they are and how should we prepare for them? That's where this show and Sarah Rozenthuler come in.  Sarah is a chartered psychologist, dialogue coach and leadership consultant with over 15 years' experience consulting to many of the biggest profit and not for profit organisations around the world, including BP, Discovery Inc, Standard Chartered Bank, the World Bank, Choice Support and Booktrust.  With deep expertise in coaching teams, making dialogue authentic and connecting people with a compelling purpose, she inspires leaders, empowers teams and strengthens organizations to generate competitive advantage and become a force for good.  Sarah is also the author of How to Have Meaningful Conversations (Watkins, 2012) and Powered by Purpose: Energise Your People To Do Great Work (FT Pearson, 2020.) Her work has been widely featured in the media including in the Financial Times, the Sunday Times, the Guardian and BBC Business online.  Enjoy!   What you'll learn: Why Sarah became a business psychologist. What a dialogue coach is. The difference between authentic dialogue and normal conversation. How authentic dialogue can transform a team's performance and an individuals' well being. What a life changing conversation is. How to prepare for ‘Big' conversations. How speakers take these ways of communicating to connect more powerfully with an audience. The core skills that leaders need to develop to navigate their way through these uncertain times. Three tips for having more meaningful conversations How Sarah uses stories and speaking to grow her business.   All things Sarah: https://www.bridgeworkconsulting.com https://sarahrozenthuler.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rozenthuler-a952824/  Twitter @srozenthuler    Books:  Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss why there has been a podcast hiatus. Then they get stuck into the new Book Trust pack and explore the new classics on offer! 'Black Brother, Black Brother' by Jewell Parker Rhodes (2.04) 'Skywake Invasion' by Jamie Russell (3.24) 'I am the Minotaur' by Anthony McGowen (5.40) 'Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan' by Sufiya Ahmed (7.56) 'Wink' by Rob Harrell (10.15) They then review what books they have been reading! 'Letting Go' by Cat Clarke (13.08) 'The Disconnect' by Keren David (13.42) 'Giant Days' by John Allison, Max Sarin and Lissa Trieman (14.44) 'Gender Queer' by Maia Kobabe (16.43) 'Mortal Engines' by Phillip Reeve (17.55) As always follow us on twitter @lounge_learning.

In honour of the start of Black History Month in the UK, Charlie passes the mic to guest host Aimée Felone, Managing Director of independent children's publisher Knights Of, who is joined by Clare Weze, E. L. Norry, Chanté Timothy and Camilla Ru, four of the contributors to children's anthology Happy Here, a book which champions joy and celebrates the work of Black British authors and illustrators. Down the Rabbit Hole joins them for a candid conversation and a look behind the scenes at the aims and inspiration of the book - copies of which will be delivered to every school in the UK in partnership with Booktrust and CLPE. Plus, we all recommend a book that's been making us happy this month, and our guests share their hopes for the future of publishing, and what legacy they would like to leave with their work. You can buy books mentioned in today's show from our new shelf on Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/shop/downtherabbithole Follow us on Twitter @DTRHradio or on Instagram @DTRHradio. For more information about Happy Here, follow Knights Of at @_KnightsOf or check out their website - knightsof.media.

In this episode, Claire & Sophie chat about all the stuff they have been up to this week, including the introduction of extended study, our new peer reading scheme and our love of Laburnum Book Boxes. We also mention the English Speaking Union, Barrington Stoke, Alan Gratz & Booktrust.We then review our books from 8.14 'Cinderella is Dead' by Kalynn Bayron (8.14) 'Forever Ends on Friday' by Justin A Reynolds (10.29) 'Mooncakes' by Wendy Xu & Suzanne Walker (13.47) 'The Haunting of Aveline Jones' by Phil Hicks (15) 'Climbers' by Keith Gray (16.51) As always get in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning

上次聊完Roald Dahl，反响还不错，我们这次继续聊小学中高年级可以读的书。 这次节目的内容包含以下： 蓝斯指数是什么，怎么分级的，和学校年级对应关系，怎么通过蓝斯指数给孩子选书 AR指数是什么，他们的评测等级是怎么样的，如何给孩子测他的阅读水平，如何利用AR指数给孩子找适合他们读的书 英国的Book Trust 英国孩子最爱的10本书，以及分别的介绍 最后小沣介绍了《War Horse》，安琪介绍了三本非常棒的杂志 节目中提到的对照等级表格，以及各种链接请搜索“QED教育”在公众号中查看 感谢收听，下次再见 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/q-talk23/message

Join us for a fresh perspective on confidence in this episode of the Connect With Confidence podcast. Conor O'Malley, known as the CEO's caddy, and author of the book ‘Trust - begins and ends with self' joins Kerrie in an absolutely stunning conversation, on life leadership and lessons from the golf course. TIME STAMPS Growing with Confidence and derailing – 3:18 Meeting Paula – 6:09 Book: Trust - begins and ends with self – 9:32 Having a conversation of possibilities – 14:24 Playing golf! – 18:47 Noticing the story – 24:20 Contributing stories: How to Talk to Strangers – 34:58 Find How to Talk To Strangers at your local bookstore, Kerrie's site (below) or your preferred online store. Paperback - https://kerriephipps.com/product/how-to-talk-to-strangers/ Paperback Amazon - https://amzn.to/3AnfWlk eBook Amazon - https://amzn.to/3fHuoNf Find Conor here Book - Trust: Begins and Ends With Self - https://amzn.to/3sBL9i7 Website - https://www.conoromalley.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/conoromalley/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/conoromalley_ Find Kerrie here Website - kerriephipps.com/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/ Facebook public figure page - www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/kerriephipps/ Twitter - twitter.com/KerriePhipps Twitter podcast - twitter.com/ConnectingPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kerriephipps/message

In an American suburb in the early 1980s, students at a highly competitive performing arts high school struggle and thrive in a rarified bubble, ambitiously pursuing music, movement, Shakespeare, and, particularly, their acting classes. When within this striving "Brotherhood of the Arts," two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall headlong into love, their passion does not go unnoticed--or untoyed with--by anyone, especially not by their charismatic acting teacher, Mr. Kingsley. The outside world of family life and economic status, of academic pressure and of their future adult lives, fails to penetrate this school's walls--until it does, in a shocking spiral of events that catapults the action forward in time and flips the premise upside-down. What the reader believes to have happened to David and Sarah and their friends is not entirely true--though it's not false, either. It takes until the book's stunning coda for the final piece of the puzzle to fall into place--revealing truths that will resonate long after the final sentence. As captivating and tender as it is surprising, Susan Choi's Trust Exercise will incite heated conversations about fiction and truth, and about friendships and loyalties, and will leave readers with wiser understandings of the true capacities of adolescents and of the powers and responsibilities of adults. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/support

In this episode, Catherine is joined by Chris Eisenstadt from BookTrust NI to discuss reading! The pair chat about the benefits of reading with your child & have lots of helpful tips for parents to help foster a genuine enjoyment of reading in their children. There are so many simple ways to help encourage your child to get into reading - listen now for some tips!

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Celebrating the Joys of Children's Literature, Aate Baate brings to you a story first published by Children's Book Trust in 1965! Written & Illustrated by Shankar Credits Ankur Sabharwal Rishi Yadav Muskaan singh Prakriti School, Noida --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vinita-sangeeta/message

In this episode, we dive in to all things "books and reading". We are encouraged as parents to read to our children from day 1, but just why is it so important? Is the benefit of reading purely academic or is there another side to it that perhaps far outweighs this?How do we encourage our children to continue to read as they grow and develop into teens and young adults?Lucy Lewis from BookTrust joins our host Roger Gowdy to shed some light on these and other questions.Many thanks to all who contributed to this episode - Lucy Lewis, Carolyn Gowdy, Ciaran Traynor, and our fabulous readers, Finn Gowdy, Taliah Bittle and Caleb Bittle.For further information on BookTrust go to www.booktrust.org.uk.Don't forget you can call our free confidential helpline at Parentline NI to chat about any parenting issue on 0808 8020 400.

[CONTENT WARNING: discussions of genre-typical assault.] PAMELA - Part Two is here! This week, Abigail and bookseller Jessica Hernandez get into the nitty-gritty of Pamela and Mr. B’s relationship, the various machinations of a jealous idiot, and Abigail's grand ambitions for both Samuel Richardson’s work and the future of KoT. PAMELA by SAMUEL RICHARDSON: bit.ly/3synSgA PAMELA AUDIOBOOK: amzn.to/3sz7DQi THE WRITTEN WORLD by MARTIN PUCHNER: bit.ly/2MwnQW7 AN INTRODUCTION TO PAMELA, OR VIRTUE REWARDED By MARGARET DOODY: bit.ly/353gJuQ A LITTLE HISTORY OF READING: HOW BOOKS CAME TO BE by THE BOOK TRUST: bit.ly/3iomg4n TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst EMAIL: kingdomofthirst@gmail.com

It’s here, friends: PAMELA; OR VIRTUE REWARDED by Samuel Richardson! Abigail promised she’d do it and by gum she did! Listen to her go absolutely bonkers about this book from 1740 as bookseller Jessica Hernandez listens dubiously. Gauntlets are thrown and passionate speeches are made. Topics include: the history of publishing, budding feminism in literature, and Pamela stanning. PAMELA by SAMUEL RICHARDSON: bit.ly/3synSgA PAMELA AUDIOBOOK: amzn.to/3sz7DQi THE WRITTEN WORLD by MARTIN PUCHNER: bit.ly/2MwnQW7 AN INTRODUCTION TO PAMELA, OR VIRTUE REWARDED By MARGARET DOODY: bit.ly/353gJuQ A LITTLE HISTORY OF READING: HOW BOOKS CAME TO BE by THE BOOK TRUST: bit.ly/3iomg4n TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst EMAIL: kingdomofthirst@gmail.com

Craig Randall chats with us about his experiences as a counselor, coach, teacher and principal, which eventually led him to develop and write his book, Trust-Based Observations. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/craigrandall Craig's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Docs and Kindle Books: Permanent Record by Edward Snowden The Courage to Teach by Parker J. Palmer Who to Follow on Social Media: Diane Ravitch (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? BeerEDU (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Start observing and having reflective conversations with teachers everyday Best piece of advice you've ever received: “You will learn a heck of a lot more about how to be a good coach from all the nonexamples than the examples" - Dean Smith (Michael Jordan's College Coach) Links to Connect With Craig Twitter: @trustbasedcraig Website or Blog: www.trustbased.com Book(s): Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message

Julian hears from Rachel Evans and Alex Rickells, who spent 24 hours reading in support of the Book Trust.

Would you like to have something you can use every day in 2021 to help you Magnify Your Miracles? I have just the book for you: Trust Life: Love Yourself Every Day with Wisdom from Louise Hay.   In this week’s episode, I will share why I love this book, and how to work with it every day to magnify your miracles! Yes, you CAN have a radically different life by this time next year by following this book. Trust Life is a collection of 365 sayings, affirmations and “wisdom nuggets” from Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life. When you begin your day by reading these uplifting statements, you set a positive tone for your day.   What do you do to keep yourself inspired and uplifted every day? I’d love to know! And let me know if doing daily affirmations has made a difference for you. It certainly has for me!   Episode Takeaways: 1) “Life is FOR you, not against you.” Do you believe that? How would your life be different if you DID believe it? 2) Reading something positive every day, and reading it out loud, helps the positive energy anchor into your subconscious mind. This practice builds momentum and begins to benefit you exponentially. 3) The reading for Dec 16th, the day this podcast episode is released is “I relax, knowing that life supports me at all times.” Read this and speak it aloud every day and watch the miracles unfold in your life.

Celebrating the joys of children's literature आटेबाटे इस Episode में लाए हैं, Children's Book Trust की प्रकाशित first prize जीतने वाली कहानी । --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vinita-sangeeta/message

Helen Oxenbury is an illustrator of children’s books whose work has featured in many very popular titles for younger readers including the award-winning We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen. Helen has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Book Trust in 2018. She attended the Ipswich School of Art and later the Central School of Art in London where she met fellow illustrator and her future husband, John Burningham. After the birth of her children she began illustrating children’s books, working at the kitchen table long after they’d gone to bed. Her work for Ivor Cutler’s Meal One, published in 1971, was praised by Spare Rib magazine for its portrayal of a single mother and her relationship with her young son. Helen came up with the idea of her baby board books in the late 1970s after the birth of her third child who suffered with eczema. Discovering that her daughter could be distracted from scratching by looking at baby catalogues, Helen created a series of board books placing babies and toddlers at their heart. Such a concept was unheard of at the time. From the late 1980s, Helen ensured that the babies and children featured in her books came from different ethnic backgrounds and her work in So Much by Trish Cooke has become a children’s classic. In We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, published in 1989, Helen’s pictures celebrated the joy of adventure and the bond between siblings. Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

Join June O'Sullivan in discussion with the Book Trust's CEO, Diana Gerald who helps transform lives by getting children and families reading.With a deep understanding of the role that education plays in creating opportunity, which is at the heart of BookTrust's work, Diana talks about how she got the best job in the world and how challenging it can be to get children to read, despite the golden age and the rich diversity of books available. They discuss the importance of why parents should be encouraged to read with their children daily (despite the reality of many varied lives and work patterns) and how Early Years settings can be utilised to get books back into the home. The discussion also focuses on how the number of people who come to work in the Early Years have never been taught how to read a story and asks should there be more guidance? Whilst the assumption may be that everyone is an instinctive storyteller - that's not always the case… especially when storytelling to a group or storytelling to an individual. However, according to Diana there is no right way – it's about what you do that really matters… Let us know what you think. 

In This Talk: I discuss the benefits of reading and how reading can greatly impact our emotional and mental health. How reading can effect our outward look on our life and that of others. How reading can help those with anxiety or stress. A Q&A with a special guest. And lastly, you can enter this episode's giveaway over on Instagram. To enter: listen for the 3 beeps for the secret word, comment the secret word on Instagram (on this episode's post), hit the like button for this episode's post, and follow my page. Research used: University of Sussex and Book Trust survey 2013 Referrals mentioned: Literaci a book club for adults and kids, Libby a free app for libraries, shop ThisHealth.me Library page for PDF downloads, and a mental health referral hotline number 1800.273.talk (8255) DISCLAIMER: This Talk Podcast is an informative and educational podcast only. Providing information about our bodies, health, and well-being. Any information given in This Talk is not a substitute for medical advice. Any and all of it is educational only. FTC Disclosure: Please note that some links are affiliated and all opinions are my own! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thistalkpodcast/support

Diane Woodburn of Maui No Ka Oi Magazine talks to Andrienne Schatz of Book Trust - a non profit that delivers books to students who may otherwise not be able to afford them.  In this podcast Adrienne explains what the Book Trust non profit organization is, how the idea started, the results they have seen in classrooms across the country, how the organization has grown from three classrooms to twenty-one states (including Hawaii), how they've adapted in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, and how people can support students and teachers through the Book Trust organization.    

David McKee has just been named as the recipient of the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author and illustrator of the Elmer books which with vivid colour and humour make a case for inclusion and acceptance, and the creator of the magical Mr Benn, he also wrote and illustrated Not Now, Bernard, a funny and perceptive plea for children not to be ignored. Now 85, he is still working. Front Row talks to him about his life and career. It has been reported that the Royal Academy in London is considering selling off its rare Michelangelo marble masterpiece known as the Taddei Tondo in an effort to avoid sacking 150 of its staff, as a result of lockdown. Axel Rϋger, Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy, and Alison Cole, Editor of The Art Newspaper, discuss the RA’s dilemma. A brand new bi-monthly magazine – Cocoa Girl – is unusual in many ways. First the editor is 6 years old, second it’s an actual physical magazine, not just an online offer and third it’s been a great success, selling more than 15,000 copies since its launch in June. We speak to Serlina Boyd, founder and publisher of the UK’s first magazine for Black children (and mum to editor Faith!) Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Jerome Weatherald Main image: David McKee drawing Elmer the Elephant Image credit: Jean Marc Chautems

In this episode, we chat about adapting to library life during COVID-19. Many school libraries have struggled with getting book borrowing back on track with so much red tape in place. We talk about all the virtual measures we have put in place to get students engaged. We mention Eclipse, setting up a click & collect, the use of Youtube and Wakelet and we mention others ideas such as libraries on wheels. From 9.44 we mention the Booktrust school library pack and how the process has changed. It is safe to say we are devastated that this charity can no longer offer this service to every school. Hopefully, this won't be forever as we love them and have built a buzz around them. Please get in touch and let us know your thoughts on twitter @lounge_learning. Youtube Link -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSTGrqdmJKR62y5J7LzLs2HT1elivBhh-

Danny Scott is the digital marketing manager for the Scottish Book Trust, which aims to encourage reading and writing, particularly among young people. Danny is also an author in his own right, and has written a six-book series for children, the Scotland Stars FC series, which tells the story of the main character, Callum, through his love of playing football. The books also tackle a whole range of important subjects for children.And in terms of his own love of football, when he’s not promoting books or writing them, Danny can be found playing in goals for the Scottish Writers team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell chats to Bex about her brand new Creativity Summer Camp which is running all this week in partnership with Book Trust. Plus, Conor and Bex give you things to do and we hear from a member of The Week Junior team!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we chat about some of the fun & interesting things we found or took part in this week. We mention Booktrust, The Human Library and CILIP online courses. We then review our books from 6.12 - 'Nevertell' by Katharine Orton,' Rose Interrupted' by Patrice Lawrence, 'Checkmates' by Stewart Foster, 'The Star Outside My Window' by Onjali Q'Rauf, 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds and 'Deeplight' by Frances Hardinge. On the 21st of May, we will be interviewing Jess Butterworth so stay tuned. Follow us on twitter @lounge_learning

In this episode, Claire and Sophie continue the podcast from home! We apologise for any background noise during this podcast and the audio quality. We discuss how the new quarantine rules have affected our work and we share many of the available online resources. (links below this description.) We then review the books we have been reading from 6.10 and in order: 'the Crossover' by Kwame Alexander, 'Saving midnight' by Suzy Zail and 'Frankly in Love' by David Yoon. Please stay in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning and let us know what you have been reading. Links you should check out: Booktrust -https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/fun-at-home-with-authors-and-illustrators/ SLA -https://www.sla.org.uk/school-closure-resources Audible - https://stories.audible.com/discovery

Paul Davies is Consumer Marketing Director at tech giants Microsoft. A company he has been at for 13 years and counting. He is also a fellow podcaster with his Makers of the Universe show - a look at creativity and celebrating all of its forms. Guests so far have included CEO of The Dots, Pip Jamieson, Suede frontman Brett Anderson and the legendary advertising executive Sir John Hegarty. He’s an award winning and highly respected marketer and was included in Campaign Magazine’s Power 100 in both 2017 and 2018, and last year was named in Marketing Week's Top 100 Marketers. He also holds a number of non-executive board roles in the arts and culture sector including as board trustee at Punchdrunk and the BookTrust. In this chat you will find some great insights on the role of well… insights, another topic Paul is passionate about Storytelling and the strengths and weaknesses of sports sponsorship from an outsiders point of view. During our conversation Paul talks about the 'will a robot take your job?' test, you can find that here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34066941 We also talk about the Surface 3 campaign called 'Shadow Posters' which was developed by our mutual friend, Steven Woodgate https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/microsoft-shadow-posters-mccann-london/1496928 Produced by SQN, find out more about what we do at www.sqn.agency --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/something-quite-new/message

What sparks a lifelong love of reading? Francis Spufford, author of The Child that Books Built, and Emily Drabble of the children’s reading charity BookTrust, delve into bookshelves past and present with the Slightly Foxed Editors to understand the alchemy that ignites the spark. From books as seductive objects, the haphazardness of alphabetical organization and disappearing libraries to the joys of cover-to-cover reading and books being doorways to new worlds, the conversation reveals what a passion for reading can bring to our lives. In this month’s dip into the magazine’s archives Ysenda Maxtone Graham gives tried and tested tips for reading aloud, grappling with Tolkien pronunciations along the way, and there’s the usual round-up of recommendations for reading off the beaten track. Please find links to books, articles, and further reading listed below. The digits in brackets following each listing refer to the minute and second they are mentioned. (Episode duration: 36 minutes; 57 seconds) Books Mentioned We may be able to get hold of second-hand copies of the out-of-print titles listed below. Please get in touch (mailto:anna@foxedquarterly.com) with Anna in the Slightly Foxed office for more information.  - Golden Hill (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/francis-spufford-golden-hill/) , Francis Spufford (2:23) - The Child that Books Built (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/francis-spufford-child-books-built/) , Francis Spufford (2:50) - The Hobbit (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/tolkien-the-hobbit/) , J. R. R. Tolkien (3:58) - The Jinny books by Patricia Leitch are out of print (4:46) - Swallows and Amazons (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/arthur-ransome-swallows-and-amazons/) , Arthur Ransome (5:36) - High Rise Mystery (https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book/h/high-rise-mystery/) , Sharna Jackson (16:35) - Burglar Bill (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/janet-and-allan-ahlberg-burglar-bill) , Janet & Allan Ahlberg (19:50) - So Much (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/trish-cooke-helen-oxenbury-so-much/) , Trish Cooke, illus. Helen Oxenbury (20:04) - The Boy in the Black Suit (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/jason-reynolds-the-boy-in-the-black-suit) , Jason Reynolds (32:45) - The Cazalet Chronicles (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/the-cazalet-chronicles/) , Elizabeth Jane Howard (33:27) - The Gate of Air, James Buchan is out of print (34:16) - Wave Me Goodbye: Stories of the Second World War (https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/anne-boston-wave-me-goodbye/) , ed. Anne Boston (35:21) Related Slightly Foxed Articles - Laura, Louisa and Me (https://foxedquarterly.com/daisy-hay-childhood-reading-literary-review/) , Daisy Hay on her childhood reading and The Child that Books Built in Issue 31 (2:50) - Three in a Bed (https://foxedquarterly.com/ysenda-maxtone-graham-reading-aloud-literary-review/) , Ysenda Maxtone Graham on reading aloud in Issue 40 (25.18) Other Links - BookTrust (https://www.booktrust.org.uk/) is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. They are dedicated to getting children reading, and each year they reach 3.9 million children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading (3:00) Opening music: Preludio from Violin Partita No.3 in E Major by Bach Reading music: The Bluff Trail by Chad Crouch, from Album Field Report Vol 1, made available as Creative Commons thanks to http://www.freemusicarchive.org The Slightly Foxed Podcast is hosted by Philippa Lamb and produced by Podcastable (https://www.podcastable.co.uk/)

In this episode we discuss the new Booktrust pack including Race to the Frozen North by Catherine Johnson, Looking at the Stars by Lewis Hine, Lightening Mary by Anthea Simmons, Ghost by Jason Reynolds and The Dog Runner by Bren Macdibble. We then let you know which books we've chosen to be our Christmas reads! From 5 mins - Eat Dirt by Goldy Moldavsky, A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi, The Harm Tree by Rose Edwards, Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill, Chessboxer by Stephen Davies, One Would Think the Deep by Claire Zorn and Night of the Party by Tracey Mathias. Lounging with books will be back in the New Year. Until then Merry Christmas and don't forget to catch up on any episodes you might have missed. See you on twitter @lounge_learning.

It's the final episode of the year!!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to the Sunday Salon - after 48 episodes (!) I'm having a break for a few weeks, but I'll be back next year with a new series. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this fittingly festive finale with Lucy Foley - whose best-selling book The Hunting Party is about what may be the worst New Year's Eve ever. I LOVED this book, which has just come out in paperback. Set over the Christmas break, it revolves around a group of high-flying university friends who go to a remote Scottish Lodge for New Year's Eve - which is when things start to go horribly wrong. The result is a brilliantly clever murder mystery in the vein of the classic Agatha Christies. We talk about that, Lucy's previous career in publishing, genre discrimination, and how it feels when everyone assumes your sex scenes are based on reality (awkward). FINALLY: while I have your attention, might you consider donating to my charity Christmas appeal in aid of the BookTrust which provides books to vulnerable children? The link to do so is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sundaysalon Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hunting-Party-Lucy-Foley/dp/0008297150/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Twitter: @aliceazania @lucyfoleytweets Instagram: @aliceazania @lucyfoleyauthor Edited by Chelsey Moore Thanks to the sponsors of this episode, No.3 London Dry Gin. Always drink responsibly, for the facts visit drinkaware.co.uk. @no3gin

I've known Catriona Innes for a little while now - she is the features director at Cosmopolitan and we shared an office when I was the acting deputy editor at ELLE. But I knew of her before that - because of her award-winning journalism, which has taken in everything from investigations into harassment on the Tube to what it was like growing up with a transgender father. Now she has written her first book, The Matchmaker, a moving, witty and hugely engaging novel about, yes, a professional matchmaker - but also about the gulf between how we present our lives to the outside world and the reality. I loved chatting to Catriona about how she made her dream career happen (before she got her job at Cosmo, she used to stand outside Hearst HQ, gazing at the office and hoping she'd one day get a job there), 6am daily writing sessions and more. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. ALSO: while I have your attention, might you consider donating to my charity Christmas appeal in aid of the Book Trust which provides books to vulnerable children? The link to do so is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sundaysalon Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/140918837X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 Twitter: @aliceazania @catreenaah Instagram: @aliceazania @catreenaah Edited by Chelsey Moore Thanks to the sponsors of this episode, No.3 London Dry Gin. Always drink responsibly, for the facts visit drinkaware.co.uk. @no3gin

My guest this week is Eleanor Morgan, whose second book Hormonal: A Conversation About Women's Bodies, Mental Health and Why We Need to Be Heard came out this year. It's brilliant and beautifully written, combining Eleanor's own experience with detailed research and interviews - a similar approach to the one taken in her first book, Anxiety for Beginners: A Personal Investigation. Eleanor is also a successful journalist, who has written for The Guardian, The Times, Vogue, GQ, The New York Times and more. I loved talking to her about the strange experience of putting personal stories into the public domain, why women's health concerns have been historically neglected, the fight to get her second book published - and her decision to train as a psychologist. ALSO: while I have your attention, might you consider donating to my charity Christmas appeal in aid of the Book Trust which provides books to vulnerable children? The link to do so is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sundaysalon Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hormonal-Journey-Bodies-Affect-Difficult/dp/0349011397 Twitter: @aliceazania @eleanormorgan Instagram: @aliceazania @eleanorlmorgan Edited by Chelsey Moore Thanks to the sponsors of this episode, No.3 London Dry Gin. Always drink responsibly, for the facts visit drinkaware.co.uk. @no3gin

Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 77 Pat chats to Julie Rea, writer and playwright Julie Rea, writer and playwright was winner of Scottish Book Trust Next Chapter Award 2017. She has been shortlisted for numerous prestigious awards and has had her work published in several literary journals. She has completed a short story collection and is currently working on her first novel. This Autumn Julie’s work will be performed by Short Attention Span Theatre at The Gilded Balloon on 6 November. Her David Bowie inspired play ‘John’ will be performed at Words and Music, The Sound of Young Scotland on 21 November, 2019. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Julie Rea, writer and playwright Twitter: @glasgowswestend

In this podcast episode, I speak to Mark Murphy at BBC Radio Suffolk about reports that Smart Speakers are now taking parents places by reading stories to children. BookTrust surveyed 1000 parents and discovered that 25% have used Alexa or Siri to read stories to their children. Here I discuss the survey with Mark and … Continue reading Gadget Man – Episode 133 – Alexa is now reading Bedtime Stories → The post Gadget Man – Episode 133 – Alexa is now reading Bedtime Stories appeared first on The Gadget Man - Technology News and Reviews.

Rich Jones talks with Tiffny Kuehner from Book Trust, the TPC Charity of the Day, about their initiative to increase literacy and book access for children.

Today we discuss Jackie's book: Trust, A Novel which you can find at https://jackieadamssite.wordpress.com/ Tune in once a week for more!

This week, my guest is Tiffany Kuehner, President & CEO of Book Trust, a nonprofit that empowers kids from low-income families to choose and buy their own books, all through the school year. This year they are set to deliver 1 million books to 57,000 kids in 21 states. I am so impressed by Book Trust's model, … Continue reading Ep. 25: Tiffany Kuehner, President and CEO of Book Trust →

In this episode, Claire talks about how she created 'The Booktrust Challenge' to get the most out of the Booktrust packs and then we review all the books we have been reading. As this was recorded on Valentines we discuss if it should be celebrated. We also have quite the reading list over half-term. BEWARE Some book spoilers during reviews. Books mentioned: When the Mountains roared by Jess Butterworth, Star by Star by Sheena Wilkinson, House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson. Join in the conversation by following us on twitter @lounge_learning.

This is the final episode of the year, where I chat to the Book Trust writer in residence, Nicola Davies, about her Christmas title ‘The Dog That Saved Christmas’ featuring a little boy with ASD for whom Christmas is a tricky time of year (Barrington Stoke) I also recommend some fantastic first chapter books for readers aged 6+ (Winnie and Wilbur-The Santa Surprise, Lavinia and the Magic Ring, Shifty McGifty & Slippery Sam - Jingle Spells). Merry Christmas!!!

Hello everyone! Welcome to the 44th episode of Nightly. My name is bosslee and I’m your host. Nightly talks about Life after work and also ways to get out of the rat race. Today, I like to review about a book titled: Trust me, I’m lying. It’s a very interesting book that talks about the landscape of online media and also how you can try and make your own news go viral. Listen and I love to hear from you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bossleetech/message

I chat to Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell school librarian at Glenthorne High School and UK School Librarian of the Year 2017.  SPOILER: This episode will make you want to work in a school library. Links: BookRiot: https://bookriot.com/author/lucas-maxwell/ Booktrust: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/ Glenthorne High School Library: http://glenthornelrc.blogspot.co.uk/ The music in this episode is by Tom Peach.

Join John Wilson for a celebration of the power and possibilities of the short story as Chair of Judges Joanna Trollope announces the winner of the 2017 BBC National Short Story Award live from the Radio Theatre. The judging panel Eimear McBride, Jon McGregor and Sunjeev Sahota discuss the merits of the entries from the shortlisted authors. In contention for the £15,000 prize are Helen Oyeyemi, Benjamin Markovits, Cynan Jones, Jenni Fagan and Will Eaves.Radio 1 presenter Alice Levine will also announce the winner of the BBC Young Writers' Award and consider the strengths and emerging themes of the stories with fellow judge, the best-selling author Holly Bourne. The BBC National Short Story Award is presented in conjunction with BookTrust.Presenter : John Wilson Producer : Dymphna Flynn.

Show Notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast-home/ “What I’d say to people with a great idea is to be prepared to take a few risks, be prepared to commit time, be prepared to learn new software, and be prepared to stick with your ideas.” ~ Peter Richardson. Want to know how to turn your ideas into an animated cartoon series? Do you have a cool creative idea trapped in your head and you're wondering how to turn your idea into something more? In this week’s interview, PK member, Peter Richardson, tells the story of how his new project, Spook Squad, went from a book, to a graphic novel and eventually into an animated show. There are many important lessons inside this story and we'll break them down for you piece by piece so you can take that big idea you have and turn it into something bigger. The steps are easy once you know how. And, most importantly, you don't need to be an amazing artist to get started...because the idea is where it all begins! Interview Chapters [00:37-16:07] Introduction and Overview Your host, Mitch Bowler, introduces today’s guest, illustrator Peter Richardson, who talks about his 40-year career in the industry and how the idea for Spook Squad, his new project with writer, Roger Hurn, came about. In this chapter, you’ll hear how their project developed from an initial idea for a children’s book and graphic novel into an animated cartoon series. Along the way, Peter taught himself how to use animation software such as Moho (Anime Studio Pro), and developed his skills as a storyboard artist by studying the work of other artists he admired. [17:09-22:20] How did Spook Squad Start to Gain Momentum? Creating a project is one thing, but what happens next? In this section, you’ll hear how Peter and Roger took their initial concept for Spook Squad to schools first, picking up an award from children’s literacy charity, The Book Trust, along the way. You’ll hear how feedback from the kids influenced their ideas, and how both men worked hard to eventually turn this project into a fully-fledged animation series through networking with other artists, agents and publishers. [22:21-30:08] How did the Idea for Spook Squad Take Shape? The idea for Spook Squad began on a wet weekday afternoon, when writer Roger got feedback from a young girl in school who’d seen his book. After taking what she’d said on board, he starting thinking of ideas...and the project started to come to life. In this chapter, you’ll learn why having a good idea is the most important thing for a successful book or animation...and why you don’t have to be the world’s greatest artist to accomplish this. You’ll also hear how Peter and Roger have learned to handle rejection over the years, and why self-belief and supportive online communities such as Pencil Kings can help you through any difficult times. [31:06-35:38] What Research did Peter and Roger do for Their Project? Spook Squad went through several changes before it eventually became an animated series. Peter and Roger found their initial idea for a book and graphic novel didn’t generate as much interest from publishers as they’d hoped, so a little more research was needed before they could decide which way to go next. In this section, you’ll hear how an online search for an artist led to Peter and Roger having a stall at Brand Licensing, a large trade show for creatives and the book industry, where they were able to start getting their project seen by the right people. [37:12-39:24] So how can you Turn Your Ideas into an Animated Cartoon Series? Through getting feedback from their target audience, learning from what other artists had done, and networking with the right people, Peter and Roger were finally able to get their Spook Squad project off the ground. But, how can you do the same? You’ll find out in this chapter. [40:40-44:25] Where can you Find out More About Spook Squad? Want to find out more about Spook Squad? In this chapter, Peter lets you know exactly where to see his work and offers stacks of really useful advice from his long-running career as an illustrator in the creative industry. So, if you’re ready to turn your ideas into an animated cartoon series or start working on that graphic novel you’ve been dreaming about, here’s where you can get started. [44:25-46:35] Conclusion Mitch wraps up today’s interview with Peter Richardson and offers his own advice on how you can start turning your creative ideas into reality.

Jedlie's Magic Circus helps transform schools into safe, caring learning communities Economics can be a daunting, mind boggling subject, but somehow Roopa Pai is able to make this subject not only understandable but fun. In this interview we will learn how Roopa performed this feat of magic. Roopa Pai has won a children's Book Trust award for science writing. Among her published works are a four-book science series, Sister Sister (Pratham Books), and two girl-power books, Kaliyuga Sita and Mechanic Mumtaz (UNICEF). When she is not dreaming up plots for her stories, she goes on long bicycle rides, and takes children on history and nature walks in Bangalore. Please click here to visit Roopa's Amazon page

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In Prevenge, writer and director Alice Lowe stars as an expectant mother whose unborn child convinces her to commit murder. Meryl O'Rourke reviews this dark comedy which was filmed whilst Lowe was actually pregnant.John Boyne is one of Ireland's bestselling novelists. His book The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold six million copies worldwide. He talks to Samira about his latest novel, The Heart's Invisible Furies, the story of social developments in post-war Ireland told through the life of his main character, Cyril Avery.The Turner-prize winning artist Keith Tyson talks about his latest exhibition at the Jerwood Gallery, Hastings, in which he explores the universe and our place in it. Featuring more than 360 studio wall drawings created over the last 20 years of his career, it aims to form a visual diary of Tyson's practice.To mark centenary of the Russian Revolution - which saw the collapse of the Russian Empire and the rise of the Soviet Union - Front Row has asked figures from the Arts world to select the work inspired by the events of 1917 that they admire most. Tonight, conductor Vasily Petrenko selects Symphony No. 12, composed by Dmitri Shostakovich.Plus, in the podcast edition of this programme, illustrator and storyteller Raymond Briggs who has been recognised with this year's BookTrust lifetime achievement award, speaking to John Wilson.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Jack Soper.

Hannah is a Graphic Novelist and illustrator. She has also worked as a Tutor for the Arvon Foundation and was the Online Writer in Residence for Booktrust. HANNAH'S BOOK CHOICES: Cruddy - Lynda Barry Weapons of Mass Diplomacy - Lanzac & Blain Through The Woods - Emily Carroll She tweets at @streakofpith and you can find out more about her/her books on her website. Show Notes: Other books mentioned: Emily Carroll co-created a game called 'THE YAWHG' (Hannah apologises for mauling the spelling in the original recording) Becoming Unbecoming, by Una. About Peter Sutcliffe, The Yorkshire Ripper Publishers mentioned: Save Our Souls Magazine Self Made Hero Avery Hill Jonathan Cape Hannah recommends the following comic shops: "both of these shops are light and airy and welcoming. Anyone concerned about walking into a sweaty comics dungeon needn't worry." Gosh Comics, London Page 45, Nottingham

John Wilson hosts the BBC National Short Story Award live from the BBC Radio Theatre. This year's shortlisted authors are Hilary Mantel, K J Orr, Tahmima Anam, Claire-Louise Bennett and Lavinia Greenlaw. Four of the five join John on stage to discuss their stories and explore the art of writing a short story. The winner of the £15000 prize will be announced by Chair of Judges, Jenni Murray.In addition, Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine will announce the winner of the BBC Young Writer's Award.The BBC National Short Story Award is presented in conjunction with BookTrust.Presenter John Wilson Producer Rebecca Armstrong.

Permission to Speak Podcast. Hosted by Leadership Communications Expert Kelly Vandever. Episode #20 - Dennis Reina. Permission to Speak is the video blog and podcast that loiters at the intersections of leaders who want their people to speak up, technology that facilitates connections, and results that serve an organization’s higher purpose. Topics covered in this episode include: - trust - betrayal isn’t always the major type of malicious act that we think of - betrayal continuum, from minor to major, from unintentional to intentional - it’s the little betrayals that become insidious, they cumulate and people check out, they leave or stay as the walking wounded - whether a betrayal is minor or major is in the eye of the beholder - repeated betrayals can turn from minor to major, from unintentional to intentional over time - The Dimensions of Trust: The 3 C’s® = Trust of Character ® (we do what we say we’re going to do), Trust of Communication® (we communicate openly and honestly), and Trust of Capability ® (acknowledge and leverage the skills of the people we’re working with) - 16 behaviors associated with these dimensions of trust - Trust of Character® behaviors: (1) managing expectations, (2) establishing boundaries, (3) delegating appropriately, (4) encouraging mutually serving intentions, (5) keeping agreements (and renegotiating when we cannot), (6) being consistent - Trust of Communication® behaviors: (7) sharing information, (8) telling the truth, (9) admitting mistakes, (10) giving & receiving constructive criticism, (11) maintaining confidentiality, (12) speaking with good purpose - Trust of Capability® behaviors: (13) acknowledging people’s skills & abilities, (14) empowering people to make decisions, (15) involving others and seeking their input, and (16) helping people learn skills - when a leader admits his mistakes it lets his people know he’s human and it give his people permission to admit their mistakes - what causes us to talk behind other’s back: fear of not being able to do it right and because it will be awkward and messy, fear of looking and feeling vulnerable, fear of retaliation - Reina trust assessments to measure trust at individual level, with leadership, within an organization and within a team. - Trust isn’t just a nice thing to have. There’s a real business impact. One team saved $1M in strategic planning costs by increasing trust within the executive team! It wasn’t always pretty. But the results were worth it. - 7 Steps for Rebuilding Trust® in Organization: (1) observe and acknowledge what happened, (2) allow feelings to surface, (3) get and give support, (4) reframe the experience, (5) take responsibility, (6) forgive yourself and others, (7) let go and move on - Changing processes, restructuring, downsizing, fast growth all can contribute to losses in trust in an organization. - Most of the time, it gets messy and ugly before things get better and trust can be rebuilt. - Rebuilding Trust® can come from 3 vantage points: when you’ve been hurt, when you’ve hurt other or when you’ve been called to help others - The importance of trusting yourself our willingness and ability to trust ourselves impacts our ability to trust others - even in the field of trust, there’s betrayal! - betrayal can have you doubting not just other but trust in yourself - Transformative Trust® takes to another level of results and confidence in yourself and others - 4 core characteristics of Transformative Trust® are (1) conviction (2) courage (3) compassion (4) community - the impact of trust applies not only at work but in our personal lives too of course - http://reinatrustbuilding.com - Book: Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace: Building Effective Relationships in Your Organization - Book: Rebuilding Trust in the Workplace: Seven Steps to Renew Confidence, Commitment, and Energy

The author and illustrator Judith Kerr, who escaped Hitler's Germany as a child and went on to write more than 30 children's books, has received a lifetime achievement award from the reading charity BookTrust. The creator of the Mog the Cat and The Tiger Who Came to Tea talks to John Wilson about what keeps her drawing and writing at the age of 93.Hadley Freeman reviews a fascinating new fly-on-the-wall film about American politician Anthony Weiner, whose campaign to be Mayor of New York is beset with scandal. Folk rockers Mumford & Sons travelled to South Africa earlier this year to perform a series of concerts. They came back having recorded a mini-album, Johannesburg, with Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, South African rockers Beatenberg and electronic producers The Very Best. Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett from the group, and Baaba Maal joined John to discuss what attracted them both to the collaboration.And tomorrow thousands of members of the public will be taking to the streets of Hull naked and painted blue. They're taking part in an installation called Sea of Hull. We speak to the artist Spencer Tunick about the practicalities of pulling off such a large scale work.Presenter - John Wilson Producer - Rachel Simpson.

Robert Phillips stunned the PR agency world when he walked away from his prestigious position as CEO of Edelman EMEA. Phillips explains his decision in Trust Me, PR is Dead, in which he calls for an end to the PR industry and advocates instead for a new model of public leadership (as the replacement for PR) and public value (the role of corporations which, Phillips believes, need to adopt a reinvented kind of capitalism that focuses as much on contributing to society as to their bottom lines).  In this FIR Book Review, FIR co-host Shel Holtz offers his perspective on Phillips' controversial book.Continue Reading → The post Book Review: Trust Me, PR Is Dead by Robert Phillips appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

We continues our series in Psalm 119 talking about what it means to trust and obey the Lord…

Jason Dittmer chairs a panel discussion for the launch of Reframe, an exhibition of comic artworks exploring contemporary attitudes to Europe. Panelists include Algerian artist Soumeya Ouarezki, Turkish artist Murat Mıhçıoğlu, British artist ILYA, translator Canan Marasligil and the director of Comica Festival, Paul Gravett. Reframe: Perspectives on Europe through comics from Algeria, Turkey and the UK is presented by Comica, Istanbulles with Studio Rodeo, FIBDA, and Free Word in association with ARTICLE 19 and Booktrust and supported by the European Cultural Foundation.

In this week's episode of the Write for Your Life podcast, Iain talks about his experience performing at the Coventry Literary Festival last week. It's all good, and there is some lessons to be learned. For all writers. Then Donna takes a look at Matt Haig's recent Booktrust post - 10 reasons to not be a writer - which is very funny and not entirely inaccurate. Go and find your headphones. Come back. Get listening.

We interviewed Francis Bennett who has programmes the Digital Seminars at this years London Book Fair. He talks about some of the opportunities and risks in digitisation.

We interviewed Vivian Bird, Director of the literary charity Booktrust, to hear about how they and many other organisations are encouraging and empowering people of all ages to become lifelong readers.