Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Riddell

Hero or Villain? These archetypal characters are the stock-in-trade of the fantasy genre, and so you’ll definitely enjoy this newest poetry anthology compiled by Ana Sampson, an experienced curator of poetry collections, and illustrated by the instantly recognizable pencil of Chris Riddell, multi-award-winning illustrator and former UK Children's Laureate.   Today on Mythmakers, in conversation with Julia Golding, Ana and Chris journey through history and genres, unearthing the gems. They reflect on the poems that inspired them as children, the role of compendiums in nurturing the artistic imagination, and why different approaches are often used to tell the same tale. They also explore the influence of politics on the anthology—and vice versa, and so much more. And if that wasn’t enough, Chris treats us to a live dragon sketch while several poems are read aloud—making this a truly unmissable episode!   Their book, Heroes and Villains: Poems about Legends (Macmillan), is available for purchase now. Credits for the poems read in full are: 'Nan Hardwicke Turns into a Hare' by Wendy Pratt, 'St Margaret of Antioch Speaks' by Jan Dean, 'If...' by James Carter, and 'The Dragons are Hiding' by Brian Moses.   For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok   0:10 Welcome to Mythmakers 1:32 Childhood Poems That Shaped Us 5:27 The Lady of Shalott and Lockdown 10:15 The Role of Poetry Anthologies 12:05 Creating the Heroes and Villains Anthology 16:40 Exploring Heroes and Villains Through Poetry 20:2Research Gems in Poetry 36:19 Creative Tips for Aspiring Writers 39:04 Contemporary Issues in Fantasy 43:01 Collaborating with Publishers 46:56 The Intersection of Politics and Fantasy 52:46 Closing Thoughts and Inspiration

Welcome!

Chris Riddell is a world-renowned illustrator and author of children's books and the political cartoonist for the Observer newspaper. He has collaborated with artists and writers such as Neil Gaiman, Phoebe Bridgers and Frances Hardinge. In 2018 he travelled to Aotearoa to speak at the Auckland Writers Festival. Most recently, Chris has released I Can't Remember What We Talked About, a slim volume of 24 poems. Beth and Chris chat about the creative process of art-making and poetry writing, love of nature, designing pop-up books for the backdrop of Phoebe Bridgers' tour and magical pear tree staffs. Chris reads some poems and they also speak about what it's like being a political cartoonist in the current political climate.

On the show this week; Nicholas speaks to Zöe Collings, one of the curators of That's so last century, a new exhibition at the Auckland City library that explores New Zealand fashion from the 1950s-1990s. Beth speaks to world-renowned illustrator and author of children's books and the political cartoonist for the Observer, Chris Riddell, about his new volume of poems, I Can't Remember What We Talked About. To end the show, Nicholas speaks to Louise Menzies an artist featured in Eight thousand layers of moments, an exhibition hosted at Gus Fisher Gallery.

Summary No guest today in what is my first episode of the new year. I promise no New Year's resolutions except one: to read and digest as many books as I can during the year. Given my interest in books, I was curious to know what some of my colleagues, friends, and family members will read in 2024. So, I contacted more than 40 of them, asking them for a brief bio, their book of choice, and why that title might find its way to their nightstand. I thought that maybe I'd hear from a few, but that many might be too busy to respond, given the fast-approaching holiday. Their responses poured in: Jesse Kohler is the President and Chair of The Change Campaign and also serves as Executive Director of the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice. Going to read Preventing and Healing Climate Traumas: A Guide to Building Resilience and Hope in Communities by Bob Doppelt. Because the climate crisis is widely traumatizing. Promoting support across our society to work through it together is one of the most critical callings of our time. Paul McNicholls is a lay historian and author. Going to read Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918–40 by Richard Dannatt and Robert Lyman. Because what happened to the British Army between the First and Second World Wars explains why they were summarily defeated by the Germans and had to be evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk in 1940. Frank Zaccari is a best-selling author and CEO of Life Altering Events, LLC. Going to read The Passion Test by Janet and Chris Attwood. Because over my long time on the planet, my passion – or what I thought was my passion – has changed many times. Now, in my semi-retirement, this book will help me focus on finding my next passion where I can make a difference. Neil C. Hughes is a freelance technology journalist, podcast host and engineer, and the producer of "Tech Talks Daily" and "Tech Fusion" by Citrix Ready.  Going to read Freedom to Think: Protecting a Fundamental Human Right in the Digital Age by Susie Alegr. Because this title will deepen my understanding of the intersection between technology, privacy, and human rights in the digital age. Melissa Hughes, Ph.D. is a neuroscience researcher, speaker, and author of Happy Hour with Einstein and Happier Hour with Einstein: Another Round.  Going to read Misbelief by Dan Ariely. Because the human brain is so incredible and so incredibly flawed (and because I read everything that Dan Ariely writes!) And Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. Because we all have hidden potential begging to be discovered.   Valerie Gordon is a former Emmy-winning television producer who brings the Art of Storytelling for Impact and Influence to audiences and corporate leaders.  Going to read Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. Because I found his previous works to be insightful and helpful in my business as well as in meeting my own goals. I recommend it to anyone interested in the human mind and its impact on realizing our potential. Rich Gassen is a print production manager at UW-Madison and also leads a community of practice for supervisors where we explore topics on leadership and staff development. Going to read Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. Because I have always sought to improve myself and those around me to achieve more through better processes, incorporating efficiencies, and harnessing strengths. I feel that this book will bring me to another level in being able to do that. Sarah Elkins is a StrengthFinder coach and story consultant, keynote speaker, podcast host, and the author of Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will. Going to read Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Because I've become especially sensitive to representation over the past few years, and I talk about wanting to support all people. Reading a book by a person of color and understanding her back story is one way to help me do that. Diane Wyzga is a global podcaster, a story expert who helps clients clarify ideas and amplify messaging, and a hiker – who walks the talk. Going to read The Perfection Trap - Embracing the Power of Good Enough by Thomas Curran. Because as I've become aware of our culture's dangerous obsession with perfection, I want to learn to step away from my own focus on it. Bill Whiteside is a retired software salesman who is now writing a book about Winston Churchill and a little-known event from World War II. Going to read Larry McMurtry: A Life by Tracy Daugherty. Because after spending the past five years researching my book with my nose in books about Britain and France in 1940, it's going to be refreshing to read just for fun once again. McMurtry's personality and career as a bookstore owner and a highly regarded author – “Lonesome Dove," “The Last Picture Show” and “Terms of Endearment” – fascinate me. Mark Reid is a maker of traditional handmade Japanese paper and host of the Zen Sammich podcast. Going to read The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham. Because the main character's internal moral challenges and the battle with societal expectations are compelling for me to read about and contemplate. Mark O'Brien is the founder and principal of O'Brien Communications Group, a B2B brand-management and marketing-communications firm, and host of The Anxious Voyage, a syndicated radio show about life's trials and triumphs. Going to read Lyrical and Critical Essays by Albert Camus. Because as a longtime fan of Camus' existential work, I look forward to stretching my thick Irish noggin to let in a tad more light – as I always try to do. Hope Blecher is an educational consultant and the founder of Hope's Compass, www.HopesCompass.org, a non-profit that helps members of the community and visitors to interact with survivors of the Holocaust and children of survivors through arts, music, poetry, prose, and more.  Going to (re)read The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exuperty. Because I experience something new each time I read it. And Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell. Because I'm curious about what these authors will say that will help me continue on my own pathway of exploring art. Christine Mason is the Cultivating Resilience podcast co-host, educational psychologist researcher, entrepreneur, and yoga instructor/mindfulness coach. Going to read From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman. Because Friedman knows the region exceptionally well, this book will provide me with a greater understanding of the underlying regional and religious tensions and conflicts and also prepare me to lead others in a deeper discussion toward a potential resolution and peace. Tammy Hader is a retired accountant, a lifetime Kansan, a storyteller, a caregiver, and an author. (See above.) Going to read Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam. Because our relationships – our social capital – continue to be degraded in the current environment, so I want to study it, defend against it, and learn how to shift myself and my community into improved connections. Cindy House is the author of Mother Noise, a memoir about her recovery from addiction. She is a regular opener for David Sedaris on his book lecture circuit. She is also my memoir instructor. Going to read Art Monster: Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art by Lauren Elkin. Because the book looks at women artists and their work as a reaction against the patriarchy. In these days of watching the GOP war against women, it seems especially important as a woman in the arts to consider how my work can be a protest against extreme political positions.  Susan Rooks – the Grammar Goddess – is an editor/proofreader who helps nonfiction/business content authors of books/blogs/websites and podcasters and their episode transcriptions look and sound as smart as they are. Going to read Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD. Because as I age, I'm interested in doing everything I can to stay alive in a healthy manner. Steve Ehrlich is a lifelong educator and has an equally long-standing calling in fly fishing. He combines those two loves in classes on the lessons of fly fishing and its treasured literature for personal and professional growth, renewal and healing, and social change.  Going to read An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong. Because I've always been intrigued by the interconnectedness of things, especially the things we can't fully understand. Such a mystery is at the heart of this book, which is about how animals are connected to one another in so many ways and in a manner that most of us have difficulty comprehending.  Annette Taylor is a rogue researcher of evolutionary psychology. Going to finish We Are Electric by Sally Adee – but doing so scares me... Because it seems like the author is justifying our “merging” with AI or at least romanticizing our ever increasing entanglements with technology. And since I like to simplify life using a cave-dweller perspective, this idea freaks me out. Leon Ikler is a commercial photographer primarily shooting tabletop and small room scenes in the studio along with a mix of location work. Going to read Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson. Because in these contentious times with the nation so divided, I like how she frames today's issues against what has taken place in the past. I feel it is essential to know our history so we can try to avoid making the same mistakes again. Rita Grant is a former award-winning video producer. Going to reread The United States of Arugula by David Kamp.  Because it's a great reminder of how our current American culinary landscape was created. I'm ending with Rita because she also sent in another suggestion. Not a book, but a song – "You Can't Take That Away From Me," sung by the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. As Rita noted, "The lyrics will stand the test of time.  They're a testament to what we hold in our hearts and imagination that can never be taken from us."

This week we have a good old fashion van life conversation for you with no other than Seb Santabarbara, the author of ‘Van Life for Dummies'. He shares some of his lessons from over 5 years of van life, as well as funny stories about the best & worst of van life. In the conversation, we cover:  Tips for Starting Van Life  Lessons and tips for building a van including common pitfalls Glamourised van life vs reality of van life (and our personal stories) Things Seb that can't live without in a van Sebs struggles with mental health and his breakdown that led to temporary paralysis and he shares coping advice and wisdom around anxiety Although this episode is about van life, there are so much wisdom and analogies that make for great life advice. Seb joined us from the UK whilst we were in Nepal & it felt so good to chat about one of our all-time favourite topics. Be sure to share with a friend, if you enjoy it! Connect with Seb on Instagram (& send him the secret code emoji!): @sebsantabarbara Seb's website: https://www.sebsantabarbara.com/https://www.sebsantabarbara.com/

Dies ist eine REPLAY-Folge (Wiederholung einer alten Folge). Heute spreche ich mit Judith Holofernes, ihres Zeichens Sängerin, Songwriterin, Autorin, Podcasterin und Kreative! Viele kennen Sie noch als Frontfrau der Band «Wir sind Helden», doch Judith ist so viel mehr. Sie ist auch als Solokünstlerin unterwegs, hat zwei Soloalben veröffentlicht, sie ist Mama von zwei Kindern, Autorin mehrerer Bücher, Übersetzerin und sie hat seit diesem Jahr einen eigenen Podcast. Auf Patreon kannst Du ihr Patron werden. Dann bist Du hautnah beim Entstehungsprozess neuen kreativen Outputs dabei und bekommst von Judith persönlich exklusive und kreative Inhalte. Wie das geht, das erzählt sie gleich. Wir hatten einen wundervollen Nachmittag, mit an Bord mein Kater Camillo und Judiths Welpe Lupita. Und Judith hat Eure Fragen beantwortet! Über die Flow-Community-Facebookgruppe «Der kreative Flow» hatte ich dazu aufgerufen, Judith Fragen zu stellen. Die Antworten hört ihr jetzt! ------------------------------------------------------------ Linkliste zu Folge 39: 1. Judith Holofernes > Blog: https://www.judith-holofernes.de > Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/judithholofernes > Podcast «Salon Holofernes», überall wo es Podcasts gibt, https://open.spotify.com/show/45fKKFkaWiyUhOQMcMJ3ef > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jholofernes/ > Twitter: https://twitter.com/jholofernes 2. Comedyserien Tipp von Judith: «Black Books», Dylan Moran, gibt es z.Zt. kostenlos bei Amazon Prime! Tipp von Roberta: «Extras», Ricky Gervais, gibt es z.Zt. kostenpflichtig bei Amazon Prime! 3. Robertas Musik-Tipps Peter Gabriel «Deutsches Album», https://open.spotify.com/album/0d4CtO0KKCBBTbYWK1VEcG Karel Gott (Stones-Cover) «Rot und Schwarz», https://open.spotify.com/track/5stpcL9hlKM4veun2wKmwu 4. Chris Riddell, Illustrator von u.a. Neil Gaiman-Geschichten https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Riddell 5. Judiths Podcasts-Empfehlungen: «The creative Penn», von Joanna Penn, über kreatives Schreiben, https://www.thecreativepenn.com Sie hat auch einige Schreib-Ratgeber herausgebracht, findet man z.T. übersetzt im deutschen Buchhandel «Longform Podcast», non-fiction writing Podcast, https://longform.org/podcast 6. «Der kreative Flow»-Facebookgruppe, https://www.facebook.com/groups/kreativrezepte 7. Shownotes und Transkript zur Folge unter: https://www.derkreativeflow.de/folge39 8. Newsletter «Der kreative Flow», mit der Willkommensmail erhältst Du ein Geschenk (z.B. Freebie, Rabattcode, ...)! https://subscribe.newsletter2go.com/?n2g=gsw3txpf-uxz76g6v-10c2 9. Audionachrichten für den Podcast an mich schicken mit Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/derkreativeflow 10. Meine Paypal-Seite für finanzielle Unterstützung zum Podcast: https://www.paypal.me/robertabergmann 11. «Der kreative Flow» auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derkreativeflow 12. Mein kreativer Output auf Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/robertabergmann 13. Meine kreativen Online-Produkte für Dich unter: https://elopage.com/s/robertabergmann Credits Podcast: Der kreative Flow, seit 2019 Idee, Design & Host: Roberta Bergmann, https://www.robertabergmann.de Tonmischung & Sounds: Peter M. Glantz, http://www.glantz.info Alle Infos unter: https://www.derkreativeflow.de Folge direkt herunterladen

OHMYGODWERESOEXCITED!!!!!The next time you hear us, we will be recording from THE UK!!!  IN THE SAME ROOM!!!Yes, listeners, The Bardcast is heading to London and Stratford for ALL THINGS SHAKESPEARE (what, what?!??)!!! In this episode, we give you a preview of our itinerary - what Shakespeare plays we're seeing, where we're going, what we're doing etc. - all of which you'll hear about in episodes to come!!!Join us for a pint, you bloody dicks and dickesses!!To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com To support us (by giving us money - we're starving artists, dammit!!) - per episode if you like! -On Patreon, go here:  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=trueOr on Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJTo visit our website, go here:https://www.thebardcastyoudick.comTo donate to an awesome charity, go here:https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-reliefLike us? Don't have any extra moolah? We get it! Still love us and want to support us?? Then leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!Episode Sources:Great Shakespearean Deaths Card Game by Chris Riddell and Spymonkey - Chronicle BooksYears and years of experience with Shakespeare from two - scratch that, SIX!!! -  rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!!  And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)Many, many, many books.And the inter webs :) 

Happy 2023, dicks and dickesses!!We decided to start off the new year by playing a game that we were both given for Christmas, Great Shakespearean Deaths, a card game by Chris Riddell & Spymonkey.Let the games begin!!!  Also, make sure you join us on January 20, when we will be doing a "The Bardcast Goes to London and Stratford" preview episode!!!!Announcements!!!   We are now a federal non-profit 501C3, so any money you donate towards the podcast is a 100% tax deduction - doesn't that absolutely rock for both you and us?!?!?!?  Get on it, dear listeners!!!  Much obliged :) Also... we are going to the UK in late January 2023!!! Seeing a bunch of Shakespeare plays in London and Stratford Upon Avon, and visiting major Shakespeare attractions and maybe even (hopefully!) a private tour of the Globe!! Donations towards that trip are gleefully accepted, and we will send you swag in return!!!To send us an email - please do, we truly want to hear from you!!! - write us at: thebardcastyoudick@gmail.com To support us (by giving us money - we're starving artists, dammit!!) - per episode if you like! -On Patreon, go here:  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=35662364&fan_landing=trueOr on Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJTo visit our website, go here:https://www.thebardcastyoudick.comTo donate to an awesome charity, go here:https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-reliefLike us? Don't have any extra moolah? We get it! Still love us and want to support us?? Then leave us a five-star rating AND a review wherever you get your podcasts!!Episode Sources:Great Shakespearean Deaths Card Game by Chris Riddell and Spymonkey - Chronicle BooksYears and years of experience with Shakespeare from two - scratch that, SIX!!! -  rather opinionated theatre professionals, you dicks!!!!  And cunts. (Owen insisted we add this.)Many, many, many books.And the inter webs :) 

Philip Reeve, author of Mortal Engines, tells us all about his new book Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild plus we listen back to the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour Jamboree with Jacqueline Wilson, Chris Riddell, Pamela Butchart and Cressida Cowell.

In this episode, Chris Riddell, futurist, answers our many questions like: What changes did you see as a result of COVID? How comfortable is the public with companies using data? How should we use data? What can companies do to stay ahead of the tech curve? Will we ever be able to pay using our cars as a wallet? Tricks to identify the customer at check-in and..like…what is a futurist?

Con Sagrario Fernández-Prieto. Los Effinger. Una saga berlinesa Autor: Gabriele Tergit. Trad. Carlos Fortea. Libros del Asteroide. 905 págs. Una saga que recorre la vida de cuatro generaciones de una familia, desde la Alemania de Bismark a la segunda guerra mundial. Sus protagonistas, judíos, ardientes patriotas y prusianos, se verán arrastrados por las corrientes devastadoras de la historia. Una gran obra polifónica, sumamente entretenida y históricamente precisa. En suma, una de las novelas imprescindibles para entender el siglo XX. Arturo. La leyenda del rey eterno Autor: Kevin Crossley-Holland. Ilus. Chris Riddell. Editorial: Edelvives. Desde la infancia del rey Arturo hasta su última batalla, este libro narra las fascinantes leyendas del mítico personaje, incluye los famosos episodios de la espada en la piedra, los caballeros de la mesa redonda, la prodigiosa magia de Merlín y Morgana o la terrible traición de sir Lanzarote y Ginebra. Una extraordinaria colaboración entre Crossley-Holland, reconocido experto en la leyenda artúrica, y Chris Riddell, uno de los más notables ilustradores británicos. Para lectores a partir de 10 años.

#DougFord is using #bots and fake polling like his hero, Donald Trump and it's working. We highlight how and why and introduce you to Chris Riddell. He's an #actor who answered a help wanted ad to pretend to be #Ford Supporters at Rallies for cash and chicken wings. We're less than two weeks from #Ontario's provincial #election and Old #Dougie wants you to think he's not the braindead redneck Manchurian candidate he is. #ElonMusk is trying to get ahead of a story about that time he offered to buy one of his flight attendants a horse if she sucked/jerked him off on a flight in 2018. Now, Elon is staffing a "Legal Assasin Department at Tesla and he promised 'here will be blood.' Is anyone else going to talk about his connection to Jeff #Epstein and how he mentored Musk in the Flight Attendant nude massage game? Anyone? @scotttrades from the HotWallet pod joins us to discuss. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of Elon Musk? There's no way Connor McDavid isn't the best hockey player to ever play the game after last night's game 3 win over the Flames. 23 points in 10 playoff games, 3 ppg in the Flames series leading the Pilers to a 2-1 win and it's just INCREDIBLE TO WATCH. We check in with Lochling in Edmonton about the vibe in the city and his naked Yoga hockey watching routine. Are we watching the best playoff performance ever? Are we witnessing history in Edmonton? #Ryan went all gourmet on his Twitter account with a boujie soup recipe. Is he Gourmet or is he pretending to be gourmet for the clicks?

Drawfolio, la mejor plataforma para crear tu primer portfolio web de ilustración sin dolores de cabeza, esponsoriza este programa. Entra en www.drawfolio.com y usa este código de 10% de descuento IDXRZU para tu suscripción anual.Más información sobre la profesión de la ilustración y sobre el podcast, aliados, colaboradores, recursos y herramientas en www.ilustrandodudas.com/Apúntate a nuestra newsletter para estar al tanto de todo en https://bit.ly/3a8SSKuHoy en el programa tengo la grandísima alegría de tener de invitado en vivo y en directo, en cuerpo y alma, al ilustrador y dibujante de cómic Xavi Bonet, que además forma parte del equipo de (de)mentores en el mentoring intensivo del Seguimiento Personalizado. Juntos, desgranamos la magistral charla de Neil Gaiman “Haz buen arte” donde comparte sus ideas sobre vivir de una profesión creativa y hace reflexiones súper interesantes sobre las que vamos profundizando vinculándolas al mundo y la profesión de la ilustración. Hablamos sobre cómo trabajar y vivir de la ilustración. Sobre lo importante que es cometer errores en nuestro camino creativo, sobre saber disfrutar de cada paso, sobre la gestión del éxito y del fracaso, sobre metodologías y procesos, sobre el miedo y la cultura del esfuerzo y la sobre-exigencia. Muchos temas interesantísimos que hacen este programa súper ameno y enriquecedor. ¡Gracias Xavi!Charla Neil Gaiman “Haz buen arte”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfu3DZs1e4A&t=26s&ab_channel=AndrikCLibro “El arte importa” de Neil Gaiman y Chris Riddell:https://amzn.to/3yzQifQCRÉDITOSEntradilla: Joan Llorcawww.instagram.com/artnegreColaborador: Xavi Bonethttps://www.xavierbonet.net/https://www.instagram.com/xbonetp/Canciones de fondo: BendsoundCanción final: Paz Salem - Assirbey

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Arthur the Always King by Kevin Crossley-Holland Illustrated by Chris Riddell and The Brictionary by Ryan McNaught, as well as They Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C Shelley, and Julie reviews Prometheus High by Stuart Wilson, plus Stuart stops by for an interview.  Book links... Arthur, The Always King by Kevin Crossley-Holland | 9781406378436 | Booktopia The Bricktionary, Brickman's ultimate LEGO A-Z by Ryan McNaught | 9781922351807 | Booktopia The Boy Who Hatched Monsters, Monster Who Wasn't 3 by T.C. Shelley | 9781526600790 | Booktopia Prometheus High 1, How to Make a Monster by Stuart Wilson | 9781761042256 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram:  Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

Financial advisers from across the country are expected to descend on Christchurch in September to attend Financial Advice NZ's two-day Ignite conference.Ignite is being held at the Christchurch Convention Centre and among those confirmed to take part include optimist Chris Riddell and financial adviser, best-selling author and podcaster Victoria Devine. - Dee-Vine – among many others....Cigna has updated the occupation classes it uses in its online quote tool. A new field has been created so advisers can indicate whether the customer's occupation is E (eligible), U (uninsurable), or IC (requires individual consideration for disability benefits).The firm's Chief Operating Officer Debbie Eyre says the update is part of a raft of changes to be announced by the firm. She will provide more details during a Cigna Live event to be held on 28 April.And staying with Cigna...The firm's offering new clients who purchase an insurance policy with the Cigna two months' free cover. The offer runs until 30 June and applies to Cigna's assurance extra, business assurance, business extra, and agribusiness extra policies issued before 31 August 2022.Compliance refineryA FAP director support programme has been launched by Compliance Refinery in conjunction with governance specialists Faraday & Company.Melanie Purdey, Compliance Refinery's course facilitator, says directors of FAPs or authorised bodies are facing more scrutiny as part of the FMA's FAP licensing guidelines, and that many directors may not fully understand their licence obligations.Purdey says Compliance Refinery's director support programme is designed to ensure directors have the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the full licencing regime.StrategiIndustry training firm Strategi and the FMA are holding a free webinar on Thursday 7 April for financial advice providers who have not yet submitted their application for a full FAP licence.Strategi says that by attending the webinar, FAPs and their owners and managers will better understand what is required and be provided with practical next steps to obtain their full FAP licence.Southern Cross Healthcare's has appointed Chris White as its new CEO, White has been sitting in the top chair for a few months as interim CEO.White began with Southern Cross on the insurance side of the business in 2017. From there, he moved across to its healthcare division as Chief Operating Officer, and then to interim CEO in October last year.For the full story on everything covered in this podcast see riskinfo nz . Co . Nz where you can also sign-up to receive our free weekly newsletter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lewis Carroll in Oxford. The illustrator and political cartoonist Chris Riddell wanders the streams and streets of Oxford with Henry, visiting the locations that inspired Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. They meet Sophie Hiscock at the Story Museum and visit Christ Church College. Penguin Classics editions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carrollhttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/60348/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-and-through-the-looking-glass/9780141439761.htmlhttps://apple.co/34adQe5 Penguin audiobook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, read by Katie Leunghttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1060348/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-and-through-the-looking-glass/9780241442425.htmlhttps://apple.co/3r1h1gQ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by Chris Riddellhttps://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/lewis-carroll/alices-adventures-in-wonderland/9781529002461 Through the Looking-Glass, illustrated by Chris Riddellhttps://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/lewis-carroll/through-the-lookingglass-and-what-alice-found-there/9781529007503 The Hunting of the Snark, illustrated by Chris Riddellhttps://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/chris-riddell/the-hunting-of-the-snark/9781529006957 Chris Riddellhttps://chrisriddellblog.tumblr.com/https://twitter.com/chrisriddell50 The Story Museumhttps://www.storymuseum.org.uk/ Alice's Shophttps://aliceinwonderlandshop.com/ Christ Church Collegehttps://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by Yayoi Kusamahttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/181654/lewis-carroll-s-alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland--with-artwork-b/9780141197302.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington and director Max Webster discuss their new production of Henry V, and why they chose to make Henry a more complex character than the usual patriotic hero. Jan Pieńkowski, who has died aged 85, was a brilliant illustrator of children's books, including the Meg and Mog series. He was born in Poland and his family fled the Nazis, an experience, along with the fairy tales of Eastern Europe, that influenced his work. Chris Riddell, the former Children's Laureate, pays tribute to Pieńkowski. Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter Trevor Nelson reflects on the life of Jamal Edwards, DJ and founder of the online music platform SBTV. He discusses Jamal's lasting influence on the music scene and his legacy. A landmark exhibition, Surrealism Beyond Borders at Tate Modern, is seeking to reveal the bigger picture beyond the art movement's Eurocentric and male dominated origins in 1920s France. Samira is joined by the co-curator, Matthew Gale and by Chloe Aridjis, the Mexican-American novelist, to consider Surrealism's reach and resonance.

Welcome to episode #67!Mr B's Emporium is a beautiful, energetic, and innovative bookshop on John Street in the heart of Bath, England. The bookshop is a bright labyrinthine space where book-related chatter and advice seem ever-present and you never know what you might encounter next, from claw-foot bath book displays to toilets illustrated by Chris Riddell. Nic and Juliette Bottomley opened Mr Bs in 2006 and it has twice been named the UK's best independent bookshop. In 2015 the Guardian named Mr B's one of the ten best bookshops in the world. Mr B's EmporiumThe Offing, Benjamin MyersMr B's Reading SubscriptionsSupport the show (https://paypal.me/TheBookshopPodcast?locale.x=en_US)

Prep Hoops Scott Burgess and IlliniGuys Connor Cagley break down a ton of potential Illinois recruits. IlliniGuy Mike hosts the show. Don't miss the discussion on Jayden Epps, Jaden Schutt, Braden Huff, JJ Taylor, Owen Freeman, Ty Pence, Asa Thomas, James Brown, Jayden Smith, Morez Johnson, and Chris Riddell. If you're a recruiting addict, this is the podcast. Tune in today.

Wildlife writer Martin Jenkins writes books about the natural world for young children that are both informative and engaging.After graduating from Cambridge University, Martin worked for ten years for World Conservation Monitoring Centre, writing about a range of conservation issues. He continues to work freelance for organisations such as WWF and a number of UN bodies concerned with conservation and the environment. Martin started to work with children's books when he was asked to advise on Walker Books Animals at Risk series.  Since then he has written many books including Emperor's Egg, winner of the Times Junior Information Book of the Year Award, Can We Save Tiger? Caterpillar and Bean, Beware of the Crocodile. He has also written a book about the exploration of Space: Exploring Space from Galileo to Mars Rover and Beyond and an adaptation of Don Quixote, which was illustrated by Chris Riddell.

Not many books make a big fanfare about their 42nd anniversary but fans will know why this year is important for Douglas Adams's comic masterpiece. To celebrate its enduring legacy we speak with long-time friends, colleagues, collaborators and fans to try and put our finger on why the universe he created remains so popular today. From his famed struggles with deadlines to the legendary tales that surround his ideas we take a look at what made him so funny and still so very much missed by all. Featuring: John Lloyd, Jacqueline Graham, Chris Riddell, Peter Whitehead, David Haddock, Yvette Keller, Mayara Santos, Nemo Thorx

Writers Weekend festival (part 3): Novelist & poet Reshma Ruia, literary agent John Baker of Bell Lomax Moreton, writing mentor Adrienne Dines & festival organiser Sara Gangai all talk to We'd Like A Word presenters Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan about the UK's prime gathering for unrepresented authors to find an agent. This year the festival is online because of Covid. But the author-agent meet-ups are happening as much as ever. And there'll be all sorts of other attractions - celebrity author talks, workshops, writers' circles, plot development, how to improve your writing & discussions. The main Writers Weekend is 24-27 June, 2021 - with the Writers’ Circles starting 16 May. You'll find details here https://writersweekend.uk - the slogan is "from inspiration to publication". In this episode we hear all about the Writers Weekend; about authors who have found agents at past events; how to use condiments to solve your plotting problems (Cruet Wars... Game of Spoons... at the DWLC - the Desperate Writers Lunch Club); the worst pitch that agent John Baker ever received; what an agent like him is looking for; how to get publishers interested in your comic or fantasy novel; the challenges of writing a multicultural book when authors are accused of cultural appropriation; & how to ensure your story has "emotional geology". And we also hear about these authors: Lissa Evans, Helen Fields, MG leonard, Tracey Corderoy, Derek Miller, Robert Fabbri, Alison Sherlock, Claire Dyer, Tammye Huf, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Jasper Fforde, Ben Aaronovitch, Joe Abercrombie, CM Waggoner, Gabriela Houston, AM Shine, Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, David Nobbs, Tom Sharpe, Stella Gibbons, Diana Gabaldon, Chris Riddell, Helen Dennis, Kerry Fisher, John Cleese, Kira-Anne Pelican, Peace Adzo Medie, Ernest Hemmingway, Beverley Birch & Jeanine Cummins. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul & Steve & our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - & yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or The Diabolical Club by Stevyn Colgan.

Writers Weekend festival (part 2): Novelist & poet Reshma Ruia, literary agent John Baker of Bell Lomax Moreton, writing mentor Adrienne Dines & festival organiser Sara Gangai all talk to We'd Like A Word presenters Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan about the UK's prime gathering for unrepresented authors to find an agent. This year the festival is online because of Covid. But the author-agent meet-ups are happening as much as ever. And there'll be all sorts of other attractions - celebrity author talks, workshops, writers' circles, plot development, how to improve your writing & discussions. The main Writers Weekend is 24-27 June, 2021 - with the Writers’ Circles starting 16 May. You'll find details here https://writersweekend.uk - the slogan is "from inspiration to publication". In this episode we hear all about the Writers Weekend; about authors who have found agents at past events; how to use condiments to solve your plotting problems (Cruet Wars... Game of Spoons... at the DWLC - the Desperate Writers Lunch Club); the worst pitch that agent John Baker ever received; what an agent like him is looking for; how to get publishers interested in your comic or fantasy novel; the challenges of writing a multicultural book when authors are accused of cultural appropriation; & how to ensure your story has "emotional geology". And we also hear about these authors: Lissa Evans, Helen Fields, MG leonard, Tracey Corderoy, Derek Miller, Robert Fabbri, Alison Sherlock, Claire Dyer, Tammye Huf, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Jasper Fforde, Ben Aaronovitch, Joe Abercrombie, CM Waggoner, Gabriela Houston, AM Shine, Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, David Nobbs, Tom Sharpe, Stella Gibbons, Diana Gabaldon, Chris Riddell, Helen Dennis, Kerry Fisher, John Cleese, Kira-Anne Pelican, Peace Adzo Medie, Ernest Hemmingway, Beverley Birch & Jeanine Cummins. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul & Steve & our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - & yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or The Diabolical Club by Stevyn Colgan.

Writers Weekend festival (part 1): Novelist & poet Reshma Ruia, literary agent John Baker of Bell Lomax Moreton, writing mentor Adrienne Dines & festival organiser Sara Gangai all talk to We'd Like A Word presenters Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan about the UK's prime gathering for unrepresented authors to find an agent. This year the festival is online because of Covid. But the author-agent meet-ups are happening as much as ever. And there'll be all sorts of other attractions - celebrity author talks, workshops, writers' circles, plot development, how to improve your writing & discussions. The main Writers Weekend is 24-27 June, 2021 - with the Writers’ Circles starting 16 May. You'll find details here https://writersweekend.uk - the slogan is "from inspiration to publication". In this episode we hear all about the Writers Weekend; about authors who have found agents at past events; how to use condiments to solve your plotting problems (Cruet Wars... Game of Spoons... at the DWLC - the Desperate Writers Lunch Club); the worst pitch that agent John Baker ever received; what an agent like him is looking for; how to get publishers interested in your comic or fantasy novel; the challenges of writing a multicultural book when authors are accused of cultural appropriation; & how to ensure your story has "emotional geology". And we also hear about these authors: Lissa Evans, Helen Fields, MG leonard, Tracey Corderoy, Derek Miller, Robert Fabbri, Alison Sherlock, Claire Dyer, Tammye Huf, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Jasper Fforde, Ben Aaronovitch, Joe Abercrombie, CM Waggoner, Gabriela Houston, AM Shine, Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, David Nobbs, Tom Sharpe, Stella Gibbons, Diana Gabaldon, Chris Riddell, Helen Dennis, Kerry Fisher, John Cleese, Kira-Anne Pelican, Peace Adzo Medie, Ernest Hemmingway, Beverley Birch & Jeanine Cummins. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul & Steve & our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - & yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or The Diabolical Club by Stevyn Colgan.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thebooktoldmethat.wordpress.com/2020/11/25/art-matters-by-neil-gaiman-illustrated-by-chris-riddell/

Amanda and Jenn discuss secretly bad-ass female characters, Belgitude, adventure chapter books, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Feedback The Sweeney Sisters by Lian Dolan (rec’d by Megan) Alastair MacLean: The Navarone series, Where Eagles Dare (rec’d by Wynnde) Questions 1. Something that I’ve been very interested in reading about is the strong bond between people forged by unique experiences. Some examples of this in literature that I’ve enjoyed are the characters in Never Let Me Go who are bonded by their childhoods and their shared horrific destiny or Ask Again, Yes who are bonded by being childhood neighbors as well as a shared tragedy. I even enjoyed this about the Hunger Games and the way the shared trauma of the games forged a tight bond between the tributes. I’m looking for other novels that have these very intimate bonds between characters brought about by certain circumstances. Other books I’ve enjoyed that also have examples of these sort of bonds: The Mothers by Brit Bennett, Commonwealth by Ann Patchett and A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet. Thanks! -Emily 2. Hi! I’m looking for a recommendation for a friend’s birthday. She just finished The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix and has been raving about the housewife superpowers angle it takes. I’d love to get another book for her in a similar strain. She also likes the Amy Dunne of Gone Girl type of genius-borderline-crazy female characters in any book/TV show/movie so it can also lean in that direction. Thank you!! -Carol 3. I just got a new job that is for a company based in Belgium. Eventually after Covid I will get a chance to go out and visit the main office. Can you suggest some books based in Belgium or with a general Belgium- feel (this is called Belgitude!) Thanks! -Jordan 4. My name is Andy and I’m writing to ask for three different book recommendations (all in one email hehehe). First, I’m looking for a book, either fiction or nonfiction (or both, if you can) about archaeology. It seems such an exciting field. I’m looking for a book that gives those adventurous vibes but that also teaches me something about history and what that entails.  Secondly, a fiction book set in a museum. I’m looking for something exciting that makes me think, too! And finally, if you can, a nonfiction book about countries that had recovered from a civil war and how they did it. I had not mentioned before but I’m originally from Venezuela and though my country hasn’t gone through a civil war (in the strict sense), the recovery (if it ever does recover) would probably be something similar. I’ll like to read about other history cases so that, maybe, I could find some answers.  Now that that “business” is done, I wanted you to know how much happiness you bring to all of us book lovers all across the globe (I’m a Venezuelan currently living in Spain). Thank you thank you thank you. Keep doing what you are doing! I love your podcast!  Much much much love from Madrid, -Andreina  5. First, I just want to say thank you so much for this podcast. It’s my absolute favorite, and I look forward to it every week (and am super happy that I now get to listen twice a week). I have read some truly amazing books thanks to you!   I have found historical fiction cozy mysteries to be especially comforting in these wild times. I love to read mysteries that have a strong female main character and are written by women. The only problem is that almost every historical fiction series that I’ve read has white main characters and are almost all written by white authors. Do you have any recommendations for own voices historical cozy mysteries by BIPOC women?  Some historical mystery series that I have enjoyed are: The Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas The Perveen Mistry series by Sujata Massey The Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey series by Deanna Raybourn The Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters The Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear The Sparks & Bainbridge series by Allison Montclair The Jane Prescott series by Mariah Fredericks The High Society Lady Detective Books by Sara Rosett The Lady Hardcastle Mysteries by T.E. Kinsey The Kendra Donovan series by Julie McElwain The Countess of Harleigh Mysteries by Dianne Freeman The Rose Gallagher Mysteries by Erin Lindsey Kitty Weeks Series by Radha Vatsal Some contemporary mysteries series by women of color that I’ve started reading are the Jaya Jones series by Gigi Pandian, An Ice Cream Parlor Mystery by Abby Collete, and the Noodle Shop Mysteries by Vivien Chien. I loved Death by Dumpling. I didn’t love Jaya Jones as much as I thought I would because I couldn’t stand how much they talked about how skinny and petite she is. I liked A Deadly Inside Scoop but felt like the main character seemed very young. -Marissa 6. I’m loving dark academia media right now, which is an aesthetic that joins dark themes, such as murder, theft, and sin, with academic settings. I read The Secret History, by Donna Tartt, in February, and have not stopped thinking about it since. I have also read The Goldfinch, by the same author, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, and loved both of them tremendously. Dead Poets Society and Kill Your Darlings are examples of movies with this setting. Could you help me find other books with a similar style? -Maria 7. Hi! Thanks for your podcast; I love it. I wonder if you can help me. I have a 7-year-old and I’m looking for a book to read aloud together as a family. We loved Thomas Taylor’s Malamander and the sequel, and we are looking for books like those–thrilling, sly, dark, funny, suspenseful middle-grade fantasies with lots of friendship and at least one girl MC. We don’t like to slog through pointless dialogue and tedious set-up. (Also, no racism, sexism, or homo-/transphobia, please–I like reading J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, Eva Ibbotson, Chris Riddell, and Roald Dahl because they are so funny, but also they can STFU with their dumb jokes about Asia, queer-coded villains, and sidelined heroines.) My kid has enjoyed audiobooks of the Unicorn Rescue Society, Love Sugar Magic, Princess Pulverizer, Alice in Wonderland, Anna Hibiscus, Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Magic Treehouse, Dory Fantasmagory, Dragons in a Bag, and Questioneers series, as well as the first Dark is Rising book. She heard the Audible sample of Akata Witch and was mesmerized (so was I) but I think it’s a little too old for her. Some violence is fine, but we’d like to stay away from heavy romance/crushes/bullying (middle-school stuff), and from really dark stuff like genocide, horrible forms of murder, any hint of sexual violence or suicide, etc. POC and queer characters a plus. Thank you so much! Best, -Mo Books Discussed Five Little Indians by Michelle Good (tw: racism, child abuse) Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth (tw: self harm, fatal overdose, torture, gore) Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff Lady Killer by Joelle Jones, Jamie S. Rich, and Chelsea Cain La Femme de Gilles by Madeleine Bourdouxhe (tw: suicide) Brussels Noir, edited by Michel Dufranne Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe The Flanders Panel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March (rec’d Nicole Hill) The Lotus Palace by Jeannie Lin Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas Bunny by Mona Awad (tw: animal cruelty/death) Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi Brightstorm by Vashti Hardy (rec’d by multiple Rioters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Riddell is an award-winning global futurist, forensic optimist and truth teller.  Voted in the top 5 most inspirational keynote speakers, Chris is a trend spotter, media commentator and digital expert who provides powerful insights into emerging trends and human behaviour, and has delivered keynote experiences to nearly a quarter of a million people in 27 countries. Enlivened by the real world, by humanity, and by ‘the now', Chris makes sense of the uncomfortable, challenging and dystopian technology-driven world of ‘the future' by instead making the case for connection, optimism and the unlocking of opportunities to propel us all forward into an exciting, new reality. In this episode of Human Cogs, hosts Sabina Read and Madeleine Grummet chat with Chris about his unwavering faith in humanity enduring and innovating to problem solve for the ethical and global challenges of our times.  We also traverse topics that go deeper into the human Chris is: why the pursuit of perfection has him often sailing to the very edge of the cliff in himself; how the threads and patterns of his past have shaped his present; and why he's never sleeping, forever flying and always searching.  If you like this episode please leave us a REVIEW so more people can listen in and learn from these stories! Thank you :) www.humancogs.comLearn more and support the show: https://www.humancogs.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling and award-winning author Neil Gaiman speaks to Bex about his new book illustrated by Chris Riddell, 'Pirate Stew'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some very special guests, our new Tall Tales podcast series is perfect for everyone who loves children’s books. Packed full of reading recommendations, ideas to help get your children reading, tips on writing for children … plus handy hints for all ages on how to get the creative juices flowing! Host Shane Hegarty is one of Ireland's most popular writers of children's fiction, creator of the best-selling Darkmouth series, and Boot, which is Dublin’s 2020 Citywide Read for children. Shane talks to one of the most hardworking and inspirational illustrators and writers around, Chris Riddell. This autumn sees the publication of three books: Poems to Save the World With, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll’s classic, newly illustrated by Chris) and the paperback of The Cloud Horse Chronicles: Guardians of Magic. Chris Riddell is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. His children’s books have won many major prizes, including the 2001, 2004 and 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. Chris was the UK Children's Laureate 2015–2017, and has been honoured with an OBE in recognition of his illustration and charity work. Tune in to hear what inspires Chris, and just how he manages to produce so many award-winning and acclaimed books!

Chris Riddell is a British illustrator who has illustrated many acclaimed books for children. He is also a renowned political cartoonist whose work appears regularly in UK newspapers.

This week we're talking to one of the UK's top illustrators and cartoonists, Chris Riddell. Chris has written and illustrated an exceptional range of books and is the winner of many awards, including the UNESCO Prize and the Greenaway Medal, which he won on no less than three occasions. In addition to his books, Chris is also a renowned political cartoonist for the Observer. He was the Children’s laureate from 2015-17 and was awarded an OBE for services to illustration and charity in 2019. Chris's own books include the highly-acclaimed Ottoline titles and the Award-winning Goth Girl series. He has had six books published in the last six weeks, the latest of which, a stunning edition of Alice in Wonderland, comes out today. He’s been busy!

Chris Riddell is an illustrator, cartoonist and novelist. Here, he discusses collaboration, reading, influences, poetry and why he draws political cartoons instead of shouting at the radio

To support our work and listen to additional content, see here: https://patreon.com/yourshelf and follow us on social media @_yourshelf_. In our latest, sixth episode of The YourShelf Podcast, Given Stories, our chief curator Juliano Zaffino (Jay) catches up with writer Nikita Gill to discuss books, representation, girlhood, culture, inheritance and Nikita's first novel, The Girl and the Goddess. For full show notes, see here: https://podcast.yourshelf.uk/episodes/6. Thanks for listening.  LinksPatreonInstagramTwitterPodcastYourShelfEpisode NotesJay asks Nikita about her bookshelves, the books that made her, and which writers she'd want to play in a one-woman show. (from 1:15)Nikita explains why she decided to write her first YA novel in verse, The Girl and the Goddess, where the inspiration for the story came from, and what representation means to her and her work. (from 10:38)Finally, Nikita discusses her recent reads and upcoming projects, including a new collection, Where Hope Comes From, publishing Feb 2021. (from 1:10:50)Jay recommends signing up to our Patreon for access to exclusive content, including a  bonus episode with more content from the interview, where Nikita answers some phone-in questions, and gives a reading from The Girl and the Goddess.Jay wraps up with all the books that were discussed in the episode: Maya Angelou's I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Alice Walker's The Colour Purple, Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Nikesh Shukla's Brown Baby, Salena Godden's Mrs Death Misses Death, the works of Amrita Sher-Gil and Sarojini Naidu, Dean Atta's The Black Flamingo, CS Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Manjeet Mann's Run Rebel, the work of Yena Sherma Purmasir, Louise O'Neill's After The Silence, Savannah Brown's Sweetdark, and Poems To Save The World With, chosen and illustrated by Chris Riddell.Nikita Gill closes with a reading of the stunning poem 'A New City' from her YA novel in verse, The Girl and the Goddess. (from 1:25:33)Buy, read and review The Girl and the Goddess now, available from most bookstores! Nikita's earlier work is also available for purchase.Thanks for listening and tune in again (very) soon for Episode Seven!

Hear Emma's review of Goth Girl and The Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell

Bex chats with Illustrator Chris Riddell OBE on the reimagining of Alice in Wonderland and the Reading is Magic Festival! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elif Shafak on curating the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Chris Riddell's Poems to Change the World With and Kensington and Chelsea Art Week We're booking up: The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival from Friday 2nd October until Sunday 11th. For all details of what's on and how to book visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com We're visiting: Kensington and Chelsea Art Week from Thursday 1st October until Sunday 11th. See website for details and for exhibits that will be in situ for longer www.ckaw.co.uk We're reading: How to Survive in an Age of Division by Elif Shafak 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak We're loving: Poems to Change the World With by Chris Riddell by Macmillan Children's Books Visit Wonderland with Chris Riddell Edited and Produced by Alex Graham

Heute spreche ich mit Judith Holofernes, ihres Zeichens Sängerin, Songwriterin, Autorin, Podcasterin und Kreative! Viele kennen Sie noch als Frontfrau der Band «Wir sind Helden», doch Judith ist so viel mehr. Sie ist auch als Solokünstlerin unterwegs, hat zwei Soloalben veröffentlicht, sie ist Mama von zwei Kindern, Autorin mehrerer Bücher, Übersetzerin und sie hat seit diesem Jahr einen eigenen Podcast. Auf Patreon kannst Du ihr Patron werden. Dann bist Du hautnah beim Entstehungsprozess neuen kreativen Outputs dabei und bekommst von Judith persönlich exklusive und kreative Inhalte. Wie das geht, das erzählt sie gleich. Wir hatten einen wundervollen Nachmittag, mit an Bord mein Kater Camillo und Judiths Welpe Lupita. Und Judith hat Eure Fragen beantwortet! Über die Flow-Community-Facebookgruppe «Der kreative Flow» hatte ich dazu aufgerufen, Judith Fragen zu stellen. Die Antworten hört ihr jetzt! ------------------------------------------------------------ Linkliste zu Folge 39: 1. Judith Holofernes > Blog: https://www.judith-holofernes.de > Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/judithholofernes > Podcast «Salon Holofernes», überall wo es Podcasts gibt, https://open.spotify.com/show/45fKKFkaWiyUhOQMcMJ3ef > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jholofernes/ > Twitter: https://twitter.com/jholofernes 2. Comedyserien Tipp von Judith: «Black Books», Dylan Moran, gibt es z.Zt. kostenlos bei Amazon Prime! Tipp von Roberta: «Extras», Ricky Gervais, gibt es z.Zt. kostenpflichtig bei Amazon Prime! 3. Robertas Musik-Tipps Peter Gabriel «Deutsches Album», https://open.spotify.com/album/0d4CtO0KKCBBTbYWK1VEcG Karel Gott (Stones-Cover) «Rot und Schwarz», https://open.spotify.com/track/5stpcL9hlKM4veun2wKmwu 4. Chris Riddell, Illustrator von u.a. Neil Gaiman-Geschichten https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Riddell 5. Judiths Podcasts-Empfehlungen: «The creative Penn», von Joanna Penn, über kreatives Schreiben, https://www.thecreativepenn.com Sie hat auch einige Schreib-Ratgeber herausgebracht, findet man z.T. übersetzt im deutschen Buchhandel «Longform Podcast», non-fiction writing Podcast, https://longform.org/podcast 6. «Der kreative Flow»-Facebookgruppe, https://www.facebook.com/groups/kreativrezepte 7. Shownotes und Transkript zur Folge unter: https://www.derkreativeflow.de/folge39 8. Newsletter «Der kreative Flow», mit der Willkommensmail erhältst Du ein Geschenk (z.B. Freebie, Rabattcode, ...)! https://subscribe.newsletter2go.com/?n2g=gsw3txpf-uxz76g6v-10c2 9. Audionachrichten für den Podcast an mich schicken mit Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/derkreativeflow 10. Meine Paypal-Seite für finanzielle Unterstützung zum Podcast: https://www.paypal.me/robertabergmann 11. «Der kreative Flow» auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derkreativeflow 12. Mein kreativer Output auf Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/robertabergmann 13. Meine kreativen Online-Produkte für Dich unter: https://elopage.com/s/robertabergmann Credits Podcast: Der kreative Flow, 2020 Idee, Design & Host: Roberta Bergmann, https://www.robertabergmann.de Tonmischung & Sounds: Peter M. Glantz, http://www.glantz.info Alle Infos unter: https://www.derkreativeflow.de

Heute spreche ich mit Judith Holofernes, ihres Zeichens Sängerin, Songwriterin, Autorin, Podcasterin und Kreative! Viele kennen Sie noch als Frontfrau der Band «Wir sind Helden», doch Judith ist so viel mehr. Sie ist auch als Solokünstlerin unterwegs, hat zwei Soloalben veröffentlicht, sie ist Mama von zwei Kindern, Autorin mehrerer Bücher, Übersetzerin und sie hat seit diesem Jahr einen eigenen Podcast. Auf Patreon kannst Du ihr Patron werden. Dann bist Du hautnah beim Entstehungsprozess neuen kreativen Outputs dabei und bekommst von Judith persönlich exklusive und kreative Inhalte. Wie das geht, das erzählt sie gleich. Wir hatten einen wundervollen Nachmittag, mit an Bord mein Kater Camillo und Judiths Welpe Lupita. Und Judith hat Eure Fragen beantwortet! Über die Flow-Community-Facebookgruppe «Der kreative Flow» hatte ich dazu aufgerufen, Judith Fragen zu stellen. Die Antworten hört ihr jetzt! ------------------------------------------------------------ Linkliste zu Folge 39: 1. Judith Holofernes > Blog: https://www.judith-holofernes.de > Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/judithholofernes > Podcast «Salon Holofernes», überall wo es Podcasts gibt, https://open.spotify.com/show/45fKKFkaWiyUhOQMcMJ3ef > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jholofernes/ > Twitter: https://twitter.com/jholofernes 2. Comedyserien Tipp von Judith: «Black Books», Dylan Moran, gibt es z.Zt. kostenlos bei Amazon Prime! Tipp von Roberta: «Extras», Ricky Gervais, gibt es z.Zt. kostenpflichtig bei Amazon Prime! 3. Robertas Musik-Tipps Peter Gabriel «Deutsches Album», https://open.spotify.com/album/0d4CtO0KKCBBTbYWK1VEcG Karel Gott (Stones-Cover) «Rot und Schwarz», https://open.spotify.com/track/5stpcL9hlKM4veun2wKmwu 4. Chris Riddell, Illustrator von u.a. Neil Gaiman-Geschichten https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Riddell 5. Judiths Podcasts-Empfehlungen: «The creative Penn», von Joanna Penn, über kreatives Schreiben, https://www.thecreativepenn.com Sie hat auch einige Schreib-Ratgeber herausgebracht, findet man z.T. übersetzt im deutschen Buchhandel «Longform Podcast», non-fiction writing Podcast, https://longform.org/podcast 6. «Der kreative Flow»-Facebookgruppe, https://www.facebook.com/groups/kreativrezepte 7. Shownotes und Transkript zur Folge unter: https://www.derkreativeflow.de/folge39 8. Newsletter «Der kreative Flow», mit der Willkommensmail erhältst Du ein Geschenk (z.B. Freebie, Rabattcode, ...)! https://subscribe.newsletter2go.com/?n2g=gsw3txpf-uxz76g6v-10c2 9. Audionachrichten für den Podcast an mich schicken mit Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/derkreativeflow 10. Meine Paypal-Seite für finanzielle Unterstützung zum Podcast: https://www.paypal.me/robertabergmann 11. «Der kreative Flow» auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derkreativeflow 12. Mein kreativer Output auf Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/robertabergmann 13. Meine kreativen Online-Produkte für Dich unter: https://elopage.com/s/robertabergmann Credits Podcast: Der kreative Flow, 2020 Idee, Design & Host: Roberta Bergmann, https://www.robertabergmann.de Tonmischung & Sounds: Peter M. Glantz, http://www.glantz.info Alle Infos unter: https://www.derkreativeflow.de

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Raindrops Keep Falling Out Of Bed. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Teeth. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Penelope's Hats. (Published in Things You Find in a Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Poetry & the Dragon. (Published in Things You Find in a Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Smaller Ones Are Better. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: The Taste of a Biscuit. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Tiger Socks. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Stephen Slowcoach. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Midnight Feasting. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: I Want To Be A Wallaby. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Socks Poem. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell, 2015.) Opening music: How Long Has This Road Been Here? Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A remote sit down with Peer Supporters Scott Pearson and Chris Riddell talking about our experiences during the quarantine. The FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral- The NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below: N - name the people you love and practice gratitude O - organize your schedule R - restructure negative thinking patterns (reality or anxiety based) M - manage difficult emotions A - accept difficult emotions knowing they are normal and will pass L - listen to yourself and others I - identify coping skills that work Z - zero in on things you can control E - elaborate on positive memories, experiences and future plans More information about sleep hygiene can easily be found on the internets. Matthew Walker, Ph.D. is a very popular source for information currently, and has several interviews and books available online.

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: I Miss You. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard (Burning Eye Books, 2015), illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: Looking For Books Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Troll Song. (Published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard (Burning Eye Books 2015), illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: Looking For Books Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: My Best Mate. (First published in Things You Find in a Poet's Beard, 2015, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: Looking For Books Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: The Perils of Breakfast. (First published in Things You Find in a Poet's Beard, 2015, illustrated by Chris Riddell.) Opening music: Looking For Books Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

A.F. Harrold reads a poem of his own making. Poem: Song of the Fussy Eater (published in Things You Find In A Poet's Beard, by AFH and Chris Riddell). Opening music: Looking For Books Closing music: His Armchair Was Uncomfortable, But It Matched His Mood Poetry, music and other words by A.F. Harrold. www.afharroldkids.com

Episode 4 of the 'home-learning' inspired podcast series, Primrose and Terry: in the shed. Starring 7 year old Primrose and her Dad, Terry. In the episode we discuss Prim's hamster Hermione, our favourite things to eat & Goth Girl by Chris Riddell. Featuring Luca and Fin (from Wales) on the phone, and Mummy in the garden. Primrose and Terry: in the shed is produced by Primrose Lee, edited by Terry Lee, with music and imaging by Primrose Lee. Our artwork is by Stoo Elvin.

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage talks about his new poetry collection Magnetic Field: the Marsden Poems, which is inspired by the West Yorkshire village he grew up in. As classical musicians struggle to cope with the loss of their income due to the cancellation of all concerts, Samira is joined by music critic Anna Picard, Deborah Annetts of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, and pianist Stephen Hough, who plays live from his home. Former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell pays tribute to the French comic book artist Albert Uderzo, co-creator of Asterix, who has died aged 92. Presenter: Timothy Prosser Producer: Samira Ahmed Main Image: Simon Armitage Image credit: Robert Shiret/BBC

Chris Riddell is an illustrator, author of children’s books and a political cartoonist. From 2015 to 2017, he was the Children’s Laureate, and he has won three Greenaway Medals for his work – more than any other illustrator. He was born in 1962 in Cape Town, South Africa, where his parents were both anti-apartheid activists. They moved to the UK when Chris was a year old. He grew up first in rural England, and later in south London where his father, a vicar, became chaplain of Brixton Prison. He started drawing as a young boy when he was given paper and pencils by his mother to keep him quiet during his father’s sermons. After school, he studied illustration under Raymond Briggs at Brighton Polytechnic and received his first commission while still at art school. As a writer his work ranges from picture books to chapter book series including Ottoline and Goth Girl, and as an illustrator he has frequently collaborated with authors such as Paul Stewart and Neil Gaiman. He started as a political cartoonist in the late 1980s and has drawn the Observer’s weekly cartoon since 1995, celebrating 25 years at the paper this year. As Children's Laureate, he encouraged children to draw, and championed the importance of school libraries and librarians. Chris is married to Jo, a fellow illustrator and printmaker, with whom he has three grown-up children, among them Katy, another illustrator. DISC ONE: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli, performed by Sinfonia of London DISC TWO: The Funeral: September 25, 1977 (Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika) by Thuli Dumakude DISC THREE: Smoke Signals by Phoebe Bridgers DISC FOUR: Final Day by Young Marble Giants DISC FIVE: Suzanne by Leonard Cohen DISC SIX: Horace in Brighton by Bird in the Belly DISC SEVEN: Klarinettenkonzert A-Dur K. 622 - 2. Adagio - I. Allegro. Composed by Mozart, directed by János Rolla, performed by Kálmán Berkes (clarinet) and Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra, Budapest DISC EIGHT: Tabula rasa: II. Silentium composed by Arvo Pärt, conducted by Paavo Järvi, performed by Viktoria Mullova (violin) and Estonian National Symphony Orchestra BOOK CHOICE: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass, with the Tenniel illustrations. LUXURY ITEM: Sketchbooks and pens CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli, performed by Sinfonia of London Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Cathy Drysdale

Sarah Hutchings, who runs Young City Reads as the director of Collected Works CIC, explains the origins and intentions of the Big Read that begins across Brighton and Hove in March 2020. This year's book is MALAMANDER by Thomas Taylor. Don't forget to listen to the full Young Adult Literature special, where Anna interviews Chris Riddell, local artist, author, and previous child laureate about his career; Sarah Ann Juckes on her new novel OUTSIDE; and a discussion of this month's book group pick, Dean Atta's THE BLACK FLAMINGO. Send us your thoughts via btnbookclub@gmail.com or tweet Anna at @annamburtt.

In the Young Adult Literature special, Anna interviews Chris Riddell, local artist, author, and previous child laureate about his career; Sarah Ann Juckes on her new novel OUTSIDE; and a discussion of this month's book group pick, Dean Atta's THE BLACK FLAMINGO. Send us your thoughts via btnbookclub@gmail.com or tweet Anna at @annamburtt. For more information about, or to book a ticket to for Anna's next writing retreat on January 12th, follow this link: https://west-hill-day-retreat.eventbrite.co.uk

Amanda and Jenn give book recommendations for holiday gift-giving. This episode is sponsored by TBR, The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali, a heart-rending story of family, love, and fate, available from Gallery Books, and TALION PUBLISHING LLC, publishers of the thrilling Talion Series by J.K. Franko. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. FEEDBACK Manazuru and The Briefcase by Hiromi Kawakami (rec’d by Cari and Brooke) The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa(rec’d by Cari) Anything by Haruki Murakami (rec’d by Cari) The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi Kawakami (rec’d by Brooke) QUESTIONS 1. My boyfriend says that he is inspired by my quest to read more books in 2019 and wants to follow suit next year. However, he has no idea where to begin. I was hoping to get him some Christmas gifts that could point him in the right direction. I know he likes fantasy and graphic novels, specifically The Adventure Zone and anything Marvel. He’s also a very philosophical mind and loves to read really complicated books about existence and consciousness. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks so much! -Emily 2. Hello! I’m looking for a book for my brother for Christmas! Maybe a comedy mystery? To give you an idea of his style – He likes Terry Pratchett but not Neil Gaiman. He enjoyed the Rivers of London Series and The Bartimaeus Trilogy. He likes authors such as Chris Riddell, Trenton Lee Stewart, Marie Brennan and Scott Westerfeld. It’s been difficult to find something that lines up with his particular brand of dry humour without it going too far and becoming cliché or eye-rolling (e.g. Genevieve Cogman or early Jasper Fforde). Any help would be much appreciated! -Danielle 3. I’m wanting to get my mom a book for Christmas this year and was not sure how close to the time you want a time sensitive marking, but thought better safe than sorry. My mom’s absolute favorite book series is the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon and she enjoys historical romances. She really likes fantasy like Lord of the Rings and is a major Star Wars fan, although she generally doesn’t read sci fi. Love the podcast and can’t wait to see what you wonderful people come up with. -Stephanie 4. Every year, from December 1st to 25th I go into full Christmas mode. All my free time goes into Christmas activities, and I only want to read holiday books. It’s silly, I know, but I just like it. It’s not a religious thing for me and I am open to other mid winter holiday tradition stories. I usually reread Christmas passages from novels i’ve marked in the past (I.e., Little House on Prairie Christmas chapters or the Christmas tree story from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) or end up reading tons of picture books and short stories because that’s what i’ve found easily, but I’d like a novel or two this year. I love historical fiction, middle grade, literary fiction, ya. Do you have any recs for me for December? -Reading Around the Christmas Tree 5. Ok, so my cousin is turning 15 in January and she loves to read. My plan for her Christmas present this year is getting her different books about growing up, mental health and other topics relevant for starting high school and starting to plan for the future. She loves the Harry Potter series (surprise, surprise), the geek girl series, Divergent series and other fantasy or dystopian books. She isn’t really into heavy romances but doesn’t mind some. I’ve already thought of giving her If you come softly by Jacqueline Woodson -Hanna 6. Hey bookish friends! For the Christmas holidays I will be traveling with my boyfriend to stay with his mother in Barcelona. This will be my first international trip. While I am trying to keep my expectations low, I think it could be fun to read a novel that takes place in Spain, maybe even Barcelona. We will be traveling to nearby cities, but staying in Barcelona. Do you have any recommendations for novels that take place preferably in modern Spain with a female protagonist? When I try looking up novels all I find are older historical fictions written by men. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! -Barcelona Bookish Adventures BOOKS DISCUSSED How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell Turbulence & Resistance by Samit Basu Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir The Loyal League series (An Extraordinary Union #1) by Alyssa Cole City of Brass (Daevabad Trilogy) by S.A. Chakraborty If the Fates Allow, edited by Annie Harper The Lotterys More or Less by Emma Donoghue (rec’d by Tirzah) (Don’t) Call Me Crazy, edited by Kelly Jensen Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh Dog Day by Alicia Gimenez Bartlett, translated by Nicholas Caistor (tw animal abuse) The Time in Between by Maria Dueñas, transl. by Daniel Hahn

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan-Young and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “The Colour of Magic”. Ducks! Tabletop Gaming! Wolves! Editing! Scientology! Scooby Doo! Helicopters! Dragons! Existential Crisis! Find us on the internet:Twitter: @MakeYeFretPodFacebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFretEmail: thetruthshallmakeyefretpod@gmail.comWant to follow your hosts and their internet doings? Follow Joanna on twitter @joannahagan and follow Francine @francibambi Things we blathered on about:BBC Sound Effects ppTypewriter in the Sky (Wiki)Pratchett's Women, by Tansy Rayner Roberts (GoodReads)Conan the Barbarian (Wiki)The best work of Chris Riddell, new children's laureate – in pictures (Guardian, 2015)Aircraft hijacking 1958-1979 (Wiki)The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (Wiki)Robin Hobb - The Fitz and the Fool (Goodreads)I’m a feminist, but… (The Guilty Feminist Podcast)Would You? (YouTube)---Sound effects: Comedy duck (free for personal and educational use): http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/assets/07042207.wav Dun dun dunnnSpoiler ‘bleep’Music: Chris Collins, indiemusicbox.com

I love this audio book by neil gaiman Art matters: because your imagination can change the world Chris Riddell thanks!!!!

Between them, Cressida Cowell and Chris Riddell have created some of the most iconic characters in children’s literature. In this conversation from our 2019 Festival of Ideas, the talented storytellers discuss how images and words can work together, and how to stoke the fires of creativity – from making space for accidents, to the importance of a “naughty drawer”.

Podcast #053 For my fifty-third Dream Gardens kid lit podcast, I interviewed author Alison Gardiner about the  illustrated children’s novel Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell Published in  2013, Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse tells the story of Ada Goth, who’s feeling a bit lonely clumping around … Continue reading Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell: an interview with author Alison Gardiner → The post Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell: an interview with author Alison Gardiner appeared first on Dream Gardens.

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In our children's special, Chris Riddell talks about Beedle The Bard which he has illustrated for JK Rowling - one of 7 books he has out at the moment. In 2015 he was appointed the UK Children's Laureate. Radio presenter Dermot O'Leary talks about the second outing for his blind ninja cat Toto - in The Incredible Cheese Heist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dermot O'Leary & Chris Riddell talk about their reading habits, loves and recommendations. Plus your letters and tweets. (If you corresponded with us.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Walk through a dark forest and you can't escape the brooding presence of the Brothers Grimm. Unwilling to stray from the path? A glimmer of sharp, white teeth behind that tree? It's the Brothers Grimm to blame. Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough is joined by the writer and illustrator Chris Riddell for a walk through the deep, dark Germanic forest of the Grimms' imagination. The company may be agreeable and the conversation fascinating but be sure to leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind. Producer: Alasdair Cross

This week we’re celebrating some outstanding books for children and young adults. We have the winner of this year’s CILIP Carnegie Medal. Previous winner Phillip Pullman reveals the books of his life. Robert Kirkwood mixes with dragons and aliens, at the Scottish Friendly book jamboree. Featuring Jacqueline Wilson, Pamela Butchart, Cressida Cowell and Chris Riddell. And Sarah J Harris gives us another peek behind the scenes of ‘The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder.

On 6 June 2018, the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour hosted an all-star author line-up at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. 2018 is the 20th Anniversary of the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour. To celebrate some of the UK's best children's authors and illustrators such as Jacqueline Wilson, Chris Riddell, Pamela Butchart and Cressida Cowell took to the stage at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall... Robert Kirkwood went along and discovered what authors have books in the RNIB Talking Books Library.

It’s 2018 and WExCast is back! After a couple of months off we are back for a catch up with some of our booksellers. Liv finds out what Andy, Annabelle, Meg, and Dave have been reading or are excited about, as well as telling you about some exciting events coming up in store! If you’d like to be added to our mailing list to find out about upcoming events and offers in store, then you can sign up at tinyletter.com/waterstonesex - it’s free and we promise to send you a maximum of four emails a month, so we won’t clutter up your inbox; we’ll only send you the good stuff. You can also follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/waterstonesex), Instagram (Instagram.com/waterstonesex), and on Facebook (facebook.com/waterstonesex) for the latest bookish news. For all our events you can check our Facebook or our Waterstones page at https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/exeter-roman-gate. Here’s to 2018! ---- Andy’s Books Sirens - Joseph Knox https://www.waterstones.com/book/sirens/joseph-knox/9781784162146 The Smiling Man - Joseph Knox PREORDER https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-smiling-man/joseph-knox/9780857524409 Call Me By Your Name - André Aciman https://www.waterstones.com/book/call-me-by-your-name/andre-aciman/9781786495259 A Necessary Evil - Abir Mukherjee https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-necessary-evil/abir-mukherjee/9781911215127 A Rising Man - Abir Mukherjee https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-rising-man/abir-mukherjee/9781784701345 Lullaby - Leïla Slimani https://www.waterstones.com/book/lullaby/leila-slimani/9780571337538 ---- Meg’s Books Stories For Boys Who Dare To Be Different - Ben Brooks https://www.waterstones.com/book/stories-for-boys-who-dare-to-be-different/ben-brooks/quinton-winter/9781787471986 Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls (Vol 1) https://www.waterstones.com/book/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls/elena-favilli/francesca-cavallo/9780141986005 Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls (Vol 2) PREORDER https://www.waterstones.com/book/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-2/elena-favilli/francesca-cavallo/9780997895827 The Hate You Give - Angie Thomas https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-hate-u-give/angie-thomas/9781785174308 The Living Mountain - Nan Shepherd https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-living-mountain/nan-shepherd/robert-macfarlane/9780857861832 ---- Annabelle’s Books Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman (illustrated by Chris Riddell) https://www.waterstones.com/book/neverwhere/neil-gaiman/chris-riddell/9781472234353 Stardust - Neil Gaiman https://www.waterstones.com/book/stardust/neil-gaiman/9780755322824 The Ocean At The End Of The Lane - Neil Gaiman https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane/neil-gaiman/9781472200341 The Bear And The Nightingale - Katherine Arden https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-bear-and-the-nightingale/katherine-arden/9781785031052 The Girl In The Tower - Katherine Arden https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-girl-in-the-tower/katherine-arden/9781785031069 Caraval - Stephanie Garber https://www.waterstones.com/book/caraval/stephanie-garber/9781473629165 American Gods - Neil Gaiman https://www.waterstones.com/book/american-gods/neil-gaiman/9780755322817 Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman PAPERBACK PREORDER https://www.waterstones.com/book/norse-mythology/neil-gaiman/9781408891957 The Mermaid And Mrs Hancock - Imogen Hermes Gowar https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-mermaid-and-mrs-hancock/imogen-hermes-gowar/9781911215721 ---- Dave’s Books Fire and Fury - Michael Wolf https://www.waterstones.com/book/fire-and-fury/michael-wolff/9781408711408 Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell https://www.waterstones.com/book/down-and-out-in-paris-and-london/george-orwell/9780141184388 ---- Liv’s Books Lincoln In The Bardo - George Saunders https://www.waterstones.com/book/lincoln-in-the-bardo/george-saunders/9781408871775

Picks from across the week, including Chris Riddell, Rachel Podger, Nicholas Collon and Dame Beryl Grey.

The Turner Prize-winning artist, writer and Reith lecturer Grayson Perry discusses his new show The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever! at the Serpentine Gallery in London. The new works on display include tapestries, ceramics and sculptures, many of which reflect Perry's engagement with politics, the state of Britain, sex and religion.Front Row announces and talks to the winner of this year's Baileys Prize for Women's Fiction live from the ceremony.Just ten days before her death, Helen Dunmore wrote a poem for her friends. Samantha Bond reads Hold Out Your Arms.At a ceremony in the UK Capital of Culture Hull earlier today, Lauren Child was named The Waterstone's Children's Laureate. The creator of the hugely popular Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and That Pesky Rat books is the tenth writer to hold the title and joins the likes of Chris Riddell, Anne Fine and one of her own heroes Quentin Blake. Lauren, who wants to promote creativity in young people during her two year tenure, will be talking to John Wilson live.Would you be more likely to go to the theatre or a concert if you were allowed to pay whatever you liked? John talks to Annabel Turpin of the Stockton Arts Centre, who has done just that for her theatre goers, and discusses with Jane Donald of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra whether it would work for them. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Rebecca Armstrong.

Adam talks to illustrator Chris Riddell, the UK's Children's Laureate.   Speaking at the Guernsey Literary Festival, he discusses the power of libraries, the joy of drawing, and the fun he has on social media.

As digital technology continues to shape the way we all do business – big and small – we speak with futurist Chris Riddell on how to not only compete, but thrive in a world of digital disruption. And we hear from broadcaster James O’Loghlin on how anyone in business can be more innovative by following the steps in his book, ‘Innovation is a State of Mind’. http://www.be.com.au

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat By Chris Riddell Read by Roni Ancona Introducing Miss Ottoline Brown, an exceptionally inquisitive Mistress of Disguise, and her partner in crime, Mr. Munroe. No puzzle is ever too tricky for the two of them to solve . . . Ottoline lives in a stylish apartment in Big City with a small hairy creature called Mr. Munroe. Together they look after the Brown family's eclectic collections - and dabble in a spot of detective work. So they are the first to the scene of the crime when a string of high-society dog-nappings and jewel thefts hits Big City. Ottoline (who luckily has a diploma from the Who-R-U Academy of Disguise) and Mr. Munroe go undercover - and expose an ingenious scam masterminded by furry feline crook, the Yellow Cat.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of Harry Potter author JK Rowling. The film tells the tale of magizoologist Newt Scamandar and his menagerie of fantastical creatures which are accidentally set free in 1920s New York, a place riven with political turmoil and persecution of the magical community. Producer David Heyman, who produced all eight of the Harry Potter films, and director David Yates, who helmed the final four of the franchise, discuss the latest instalment from the Potter universe. Divines, the debut movie from female French director Houda Benyamina won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes this year. Ginette Vincendeau reviews the drama that, 20 years after La Haine, takes place in a rough Parisian housing estate and focuses on the women's experience of drugs, power, crime and religion.It's almost 40 years since the Sex Pistol's released their landmark album Anarchy in the UK. The band's guitarist Steve Jones discusses his new autobiography Lonely Boy, which charts how punk gave him - a petty thief - a purpose. The Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell talks about why he, along with all eight of his predecessors, has sent a letter to education secretary Justine Greening protesting the undermining of school library services and the loss of specialist librarians. And, as the moon comes closer to earth than it has in a lifetime, a recording of Ted Hughes reading his great poem about seeing the full moon. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Julian May.

Sobre essa transmissão do artista Chris Riddell no Periscope. Mais informações sobre o podcast: http://www.marcosramon.net/ano-bissexto

Artist Chris Riddell is a prolific writer and illustrator whose work is familiar to both children and adults. He is known especially for his distinctive line drawings with their clever caricature, fascinating detail and often enchanting fantasy elements. In addition to his children’s books, Chris is a renowned political cartoonist whose work appears in The Observer, The Literary Review and The New Statesman. Chris is also the current Waterstones Children’s Laureate, which is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children’s books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/episode1again In this episode, Chris discusses: -Why he loves working for different age groups and how the contrast affects his creativity in a positive way. -Why rushing to self-definition is unnecessary. -What being the Children’s Laureate means. -How the joy of drawing and art in general shouldn’t stop when you grow up. -The idea of “the sketcher” versus “the non-sketcher.” -How questioning things is a positive thing. -The power of having a sketch book and taking notes. -How everyone is an artist from childhood, but then self-doubt takes it away. -How the community of sharing via social media leads to a golden age of visual art and cultural exchange. -How his starting point is a very permissive one — drawing without an agenda. -How putting off creativity until tomorrow leads to never getting anything done. -You can develop good habits just as easily as bad habits. -How a SINGLE line in a journal can bring back memories more clearly than a photograph. -How the internet allows us to go on imaginative journeys. -His formula for balancing his time. -How commissioned work and leisure work sometimes become melded into one. His final push is a simple, but powerful idea, that literally any human being can implement. Quotes: “Drawing is a meditation.” “We are in a golden age of visual art and we should all be talking about it a lot, and carry on sharing the artwork we do.” “Grab a coat, get out the front door and go.  Walk into a creative journey.” “Make a mark on the page.  And then make another one.  And another one.  And another one.  That’s the way you start.” “Start with a lowly ambition.  Start with making things look beautiful on a page and see where it takes you.”

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Sarah's guest this week is the illustrator and Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell.

Independence Day, starring Will Smith, redefined the summer blockbuster. Now, twenty years on, writer, director and producer Roland Emmerich returns to the movie with a sequel - Independence Day: Resurgence. John Wilson talks to Roland about why he decided to make the film despite his dislike of sequels, spending huge film budgets and getting diverse actors on screen.Chris Riddell, the Children's Laureate, has been announced as the winner of The Kate Greenaway Medal 2016 for the book The Sleeper and the Spindle. Chris is the illustrator and the story is by Neil Gaiman. Chris has won this prestigious prize for illustration in a children's book for an unprecedented third time. Fretwork are a group of musicians who have been performing early music on the viol, a predecessor to the modern violin and cello, for 30 years. Founding member Richard Boothby and new recruit Emily Ashton join us to demonstrate why the viol isn't an outdated piece of musical technology.The Border is the first Polish series to be shown on British terrestrial TV. Rachel Cooke reviews this timely drama about human-traffickers on the border border of the EU between Poland and Ukraine.

Artist Chris Riddell is a prolific writer and illustrator whose work is familiar to both children and adults. He is known especially for his distinctive line drawings with their clever caricature, fascinating detail and often enchanting fantasy elements. In addition to his children's books, Chris is a renowned political cartoonist whose work appears in The Observer, The Literary Review and The New Statesman. Chris is also the current Waterstones Children’s Laureate, which is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. In this episode, Chris discusses: -Why he loves working for different age groups and how the contrast affects his creativity in a positive way. -Why rushing to self-definition is unnecessary. -What being the Children's Laureate means. -How the joy of drawing and art in general shouldn't stop when you grow up. -The idea of "the sketcher" versus "the non-sketcher." -How questioning things is a positive thing. -The power of having a sketch book and taking notes. -How everyone is an artist from childhood, but then self-doubt takes it away. -How the community of sharing via social media leads to a golden age of visual art and cultural exchange. -How his starting point is a very permissive one -- drawing without an agenda. -How putting off creativity until tomorrow leads to never getting anything done. -You can develop good habits just as easily as bad habits. -How a SINGLE line in a journal can bring back memories more clearly than a photograph. -How the internet allows us to go on imaginative journeys. -His formula for balancing his time. -How commissioned work and leisure work sometimes become melded into one. His final push is a simple, but powerful idea, that literally any human being can implement.   Quotes: "Drawing is a meditation." "We are in a golden age of visual art and we should all be talking about it a lot, and carry on sharing the artwork we do." "Grab a coat, get out the front door and go.  Walk into a creative journey." "Make a mark on the page.  And then make another one.  And another one.  And another one.  That's the way you start." "Start with a lowly ambition.  Start with making things look beautiful on a page and see where it takes you."

Panel Borders: Chris Riddell Alex Fitch talks to Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell about newspaper cartoons, Goth Girl and illustrating Coraline. Chris and Alex also discuss the artist’s different takes on Alienography for political cartoons and children’s books, plus his memories of encountering David Lloyd’s V for Vendetta at a young age. (Originally broadcast as part […]

Epigraph It’s episode number 4! Featuring bookseller-extraordinaire Hannah Oliver Depp from Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C.       Introduction   [0:30] In Which We Drink To Detective Fiction By Dead White Guys, Become Jealous of Literary Paper Dolls & Ecstatic Raccoons, And Dive Into Frontlist Season With ALL the September Releases Drink of the Day: The Gimlet a la Raymond Chandler (recipe and quote from Hemingway & Bailey's Bartending Guide to Great American Writers by Mark Bailey and Edward Hemingway)     Emma’s reading Spinster: Making a Life of One's Own by Kate Bolick     Kim’s reading Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business by Paul Downs and Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio by Jessica Abel     Hannah’s reading Magna Carta: The Birth of Liberty by Dan Jones (pubs 20 Oct 2015) and Bright Lines by Tanwi Nandini Islam     HOLY SHIT THERE ARE SO MANY SEPTEMBER RELEASES! Here are some: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book about Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson (22 Sept 2015) Also mentioned: The Monsters of Templeton and Arcadia and anything written by Zadie Smith) Trans: A Memoir by Juliet Jacques (22 Sept 2015) Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff (pubs 15 Sept 2015)  Also mentioned: The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins (pubs 29 Sept 2015) Step Aside, Pops: A Hark! a Vagrant Collection by Kate Beaton (pubs 15 Sept 2015) Also mentioned: Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton The Story of my Teeth by Valeria Luiselli, translated by Christina Macsweeney (pubs 15 Sept 2015) The Culinary Cyclist: A Cookbook and Companion for the Good Life by Anna Brones, illustrated by Johanna Kindvall (8 Sept 2015)  Also mentioned: Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart (1 Sept 2015) Also mentioned: The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell (22 Sept 2015) Jonathan Franzen wrote another “Great American Novel” called Purity (1 Sept 2015). But you probably already knew that, so do yourself a solid and check out #FranzenAirQuotes instead.            Chapter I   [16:25] In Which Business Books are Chauvinistic (Shocking!), Hannah Brings Wildlife Into the Store, Galleys Meet their Death, and the Drunk Booksellers Nerd Out About Writing Bookselling Manuals Hannah is the Merchandise Display Manager at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C. aka. President Obama’s local independent bookstore.     [image credit Reuters] Due to their recent partnership with Busboys and Poets, Hannah also rides the Metro around D.C. merchandising their displays.     [totally official Washington DC Metro map courtesy of Dave’s Geeky Ideas] Interested in the business of retail? Kim won’t stop monologuing about Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping: Updated and Revised for the Internet, the Global Consumer, and Beyond by Paco Underhill If you want to shell out a lot of money to travel abroad, you should do it with a book bent, obviously: Politics & Prose Trips Remember what you liked about your major before you had to actually do all that fucking work? Join the rogue students taking Classes at Politics & Prose. It’s like in Center Stage where she goes to the wrong side of the tracks and moves her hips, but for books.   Originally posted by artecommovimento   Y’all remember Harry Potter release parties, right? Of course you do.   Originally posted by walkingdead3000         Chapter II   [33:57] In Which Hannah Schools the Drunk Booksellers on Lady Detective Fiction & a Couple Books Written By Dudes Want to get into Mysteries? Step One: Read The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle   Originally posted by internetgirlwithnolife   Step Two: Read these books The Beekeeper's Apprentice: Or, on the Segregation of the Queen by Laurie R King (also: A Grave Talent, Book 1 of the Kate Martinelli Series, which features a lesbian detective!) The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler (Chandler does it better than The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett) Jo Walton’s Small Change trilogy: Farthing, Ha’penny, and Half a Crown Also check out Whose Body? (Book 1 of the Lord Peter Wimsey series) by Dorothy L Sayers (also check out her essay Are Women Human?, a great companion to Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own)      Chapter III   [42:00] In Which We Discuss Books About Black Lives in America (and Beyond)   Required reading: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander  Books by James McBride: The Good Lord Bird (fiction) and The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother (memoir) Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (also: We Should All Be Feminists) Dear White People: A Guide to Inter-Racial Harmony in "Post-Racial" America by Justin Simien How To Be Black by Baratunde Thurston (also check out the podcast he co-hosts, About Race) This is your bi-racial lady plug for everyone’s favorite Brown Science Fiction writer, Samuel R Delaney. Get started with Dhalgren. For more recs, check out Hannah’s Book Riot post: Black Coolness (Or Not)     Epilogue   [54:37] In Which Hannah Picks Her Station Eleven & Wild Books, Then Tells Us All the Places You Can Find Her On the World Wide Web Hannah’s Wild book: The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis, specifically The Silver Chair   Originally posted by shadow-wolfgirl   Hannah’s Station Eleven book: The Miracle at St. Anna by James McBride or The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (also mentioned: The Color Purple by Alice Walker)   Originally posted by putahorseonit   Find Hannah on the Internet: Twitter: @OliverDepp Instagram: instagram.com/oliverdepp Tumblr: oliverdeppink.tumblr.com posts on Book Riot & LitHub Find Emma on Twitter @thebibliot and writing nerdy bookish things for Book Riot. Kim occasionally tweets at @finaleofseem. And you can follow both of us [as a podcast] on Twitter @drunkbookseller! Originally posted by surplaceouaemporter   Don’t forget to subscribe to Drunk Booksellers from your podcatcher of choice. (Kim’s fave app is Stitcher, but you do you.) Do you love our show? Tell the world! Rate/review us on iTunes so that we can become rich and famous from this podcast. Or, you know, so that other nerdy book-folk can find us. We’re cool with either.

Author and illustrator Chris Riddell joins the gang in the studio for a DTRH festive special - including favourite Christmas children’s books, answering listeners’ Christmas book shopping dilemmas, and a chat with Chris about his latest books - Goth Girl and the Fete Worse than Death and The Sleeper and the Spindle (with Neil Gaiman).

With Kirsty Lang. Two versions of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers have been reunited for the first time in more than sixty years. Sunflowers is one of The National Gallery's best-loved paintings and it will be shown alongside another version from the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam. Art critic Martin Bailey discusses what seeing the paintings side-by-side tells us about Van Gogh's methods, and why the paintings are so captivating. In the film, Grudge Match, Hollywood heavyweights Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone star as old boxing rivals who come out of retirement for one final match. Hal Cruttenden, comedian and recent winner of Celebrity Mastermind - with, as his specialist subject, The Rocky Films - reviews. Author and political cartoonist, Chris Riddell, discusses his gothic novel for eight year olds, Goth Girl: And The Ghost Of A Mouse, which has won the children's category for the Costa Book Awards. Chris Riddell talks about the overlap between the world of Westminster and children's books, and his love of puns and literary references - including the ghost of a mouse who says "call me Ishmael". Following the publication of Justin Bieber's surprisingly cheerful police mug-shot, Daily Mail columnist Viv Groskop joins Kirsty to assess the art of the celebrity mug-shot. Theatre director, Max Stafford-Clark, former Artistic Director of The Royal Court, talks about his new book, Journal Of The Plague Year. Described as a 'howl of rage' against the drastic funding cuts to his renowned theatre company, Out Of Joint, the book details Max's correspondence with the Arts Council, and he makes his case to Kirsty for public funding of the arts. Producer: Rebecca Nicholson.

To mark the 10th anniversary of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, Chris Riddell has created beautiful, atmospheric and unsettling illustrations for a new edition of the book. The tale of the lonely girl who discovers an alternate world where her ‘other mother and father’ live has been turned into a graphic novel and a film. In this event, Coraline’s creator Neil Gaiman and award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell discuss their inspiration for the words and the pictures with interviewer Grace Sutherland. Recorded live at the 2012 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

To mark the 10th anniversary of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, Chris Riddell has created beautiful, atmospheric and unsettling illustrations for a new edition of the book. The tale of the lonely girl who discovers an alternate world where her ‘other mother and father’ live has been turned into a graphic novel and a film. In this event, Coraline’s creator Neil Gaiman and award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell discuss their inspiration for the words and the pictures with interviewer Grace Sutherland. Recorded live at the 2012 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Mr Chris Riddell, Australias leading futurist.       - Chris Ridell Ausztrália vezető futuristája.