Podcast appearances and mentions of Jackie French

CLC LIVE 2025 Interview with Jackie French by Ralph Barba

Beloved Australian author Jackie French took the time to share her experience being homeless as a teenager. It's a very raw and honest account of events that Jackie kept secret both at the time and throughout her life. We felt it was vital to include Jackie's story as she told it; a young girl who loved reading and writing, forced onto the street, determined to make it to university and a better life. We thank Jackie for joining us in conversation this month as we highlight homelessness in our communities for Blanket to the Border. WARNING: Some of this episode's content may be confronting and may not be suitable for young listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perspectives: Jackie French - Self Sufficiency by 2mfm

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast! Today, we explore the dynamic intersections of technology, community empowerment, and innovation in Canada. Our focus is on how custom software solutions are driving operational efficiency and creating meaningful impact in businesses, Indigenous communities, and non-profits alike.We are thrilled to host two visionary leaders, Jackie French, Operations Manager at AOS Partners, and Sandy Hamel, Founder and CEO at AOS Partners.These trailblazers bring a wealth of experience and unique perspectives Jackie leads with a client-centric approach, driving sustainable technological solutions for complex challenges. Sandy, with her remarkable 50-year career in IT, focuses on integrating change management and innovation to build lasting, impactful technology platforms.Together, Jackie and Sandy are redefining how technology serves as a bridge to empower communities and foster long-term growth.Key Highlights:Custom Software for Lasting ImpactHow innovative solutions like SaFire and Meridian are streamlining operations, reducing administrative burdens, and improving workflows for organizations and communities.IT Evolution Over Five DecadesSandy reflects on her groundbreaking journey as a female pioneer in IT, offering insights into the evolution of technology over the past 50 years.Empowering Indigenous and Non-Profit OrganizationsJackie discusses how AOS Partners collaborates with Indigenous communities and non-profits to address unique operational challenges with tailored solutions.The Power of Change ManagementExploring the critical role of adapting organizational structures and workflows to successfully implement IT solutions.A Collaborative FutureJackie and Sandy share their vision for a future where technology continues to bridge gaps and create opportunities for diverse communities across Canada.Special Thanks to Our PartnersRBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAConstant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/new-marketer?utm_campaign=canadiansme&utm_medium=sponsorlogo&utm_source=brandIHG Hotels and Resorts: https://businessedge.ihg.com/s/registration?language=en_US&CanSMEGoogle: https://www.google.ca/For more expert insights, subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine at www.canadiansme.ca. Join us next time as we continue bringing valuable strategies to help your business grow.

Welcome to the latest episode of Parra Pods, the City of Parramatta Libraries podcast dedicated to book lovers. Today, Erica is joined by Shelley, a seasoned children's book reviewer from the Children's Book Council of New South Wales, to delve into the City of Parramatta Libraries Summer Reading Holiday Program for 2024-2025. This year, the program invites young readers aged 0-16 to 'Escape into a World of Imagination' with a myriad of exciting stories and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Shelley highlights three must-read picture books available in the library's collection, offering insights into storytelling that fosters creativity and learning. From whimsical bunnies in "I Am Wrigley" (Ages 3+) to the thoughtful narratives of "The Turtle and the Flood" (Ages 3+) and "A Friend for Ruby," (Ages 4 - 8) these reads cater to varied age groups and interests. Listeners will also learn how to become library members and access these wonderful resources. Stay tuned for more Parra Pods episodes in the coming year, sharing new adventures in storytelling! Library Website  https://parra.city/libraryhomepage Library Catalogue Home | Parramatta Library Mentioned books: I am wriggly by Michael Rosen and Robert Starling, published by Walker Books 2023 The turtle and the flood by Jackie French & Danny Snell, published Harper Collins 2023 A Friend for Ruby by Sofie Laguna

The best travelled mammal in the 18th century wasn't a human… it was a goat! In fact, this goat was so famous she was eventually given a pension.Joining Seán to tell more is Jackie French, author of ‘The Goat Who Sailed The World'.

The best travelled mammal in the 18th century wasn't a human… it was a goat! In fact, this goat was so famous she was eventually given a pension.Joining Seán to tell more is Jackie French, author of ‘The Goat Who Sailed The World'.

In this week's episode, our host Victoria Carthew sits down with Jackie French to talk about her new book “The Sea Captain's Wife”.About the story: When Mair McCrae follows her island tradition and hunts for a husband cast up on the beach, she has no notion that the man she rescues is not just Captain Michael Dawson, heir to a major shipping firm, but that he's obsessed by a 'ghost ship' carrying golden cargo. As Michael hunts for the 'Ghost' in his revolutionary new steamship, a string of mysterious deaths upends Mair's new life in Sydney.To order “The Sea Captain's Wife”, you can visit QBD Books in-store or online here: https://www.qbd.com.au/product/9781867243489/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia QBD Books on Twitter: www.twitter.com/qbdbooks

Bestselling author Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about writing, wombats and historical fiction. Her latest book, The Sea Captain's Wife, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyer-LaBadie. This week we chat with Aly Hillier from the Delaware Public Heath Department about a Minimize Risk, Maximize Life program happening at the Liberty Branch. Recommendations include: Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French, The Stranger in the Life Boat by Mitch Albom and Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on March 15, 2024.

In today's episode host Brian Lofrumento is joined by Jackie French, the founder and CEO of SocialGrid. Jackie discusses her professional background, including her work in tech, international business, and the connections that led her to found Social Grid. Together, they emphasize the importance of human-centered cybersecurity and tech tools, and the need to balance human-to-human and human-to-tech interactions in the industry. Jackie also delves into the changing cybersecurity landscape during the pandemic, the activation of her activist mentality, and the significance of solving big problems in entrepreneurship. Join us for an insightful conversation about Jackie's journey into entrepreneurship and the innovative work being done at Social Grid.ABOUT JACKIEJackie French is the founder and CEO of Social Grid and Social Cyber Lab. Previously, Jackie led projects at KPMG and Booz Allen Hamilton covering cyber and cloud technologies. With her background in both public and private sector technologies, Jackie brings a holistic approach to addressing complex cybersecurity challenges. Jackie holds a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University where she focused on intellectual property protections under free trade agreements. Originally from Naples, Florida, Jackie enjoys all things having to do with the ocean.LINKS & RESOURCES- Visit Social Grid's website- Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn

Today I'm joined by podcaster, author, mother, writing festival enthusiast and gosh so may more titles that still don't sum up DANI VEE!! A fun talk where we cover writing, getting published, writing festivals, creativity, and of course the magic of making connections and how important they are in the writing world! Enjoy today's show. MORE ABOUT DANI VEE:DANI VEE is an author, podcaster and works in publicity and acquisitions at Larrikin House.Her picture books include ‘My EXTRAordinary Mum', and her new book ‘My EPIC Dad! Takes Us Camping,' the first book in the EPIC Dad series.Dani Vee hosts the popular literary podcast Words and Nerds. With up to 50,000 listeners every month and more than 500 episodes, the podcast has become a significant part of the Australian literary community. She has interviewed Matthew Reilly, Trent Dalton, Jackie French, Tara Moss, Andy Griffiths and many more. As well as working in Publicity at Larrikin House, she assesses manuscripts and works in acquisitions with the publisher.You'll also find her facilitating panels or running workshops at literary festivals such as BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival, The Sutherland Shire Writers' Festival, Somerset Storyfest, Kids and YA Festival and Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival and in 2023 at the Sydney Writers' Festival.Dani has been on judging panels for picture book awards, the Ned Kelly Awards and Ngaio Marsh Awards. Find her at https://www.danivee.com.au/

Passionate about interrogating, developing and devising new Australian work, Tim trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and works as a writer, director, dramaturge and a devising theatre maker. Tim is currently a commissioned writer for Riverside Theatres, Parramatta and The Art House Wyong to create a write a new play based on Colleen McCullough's award-winning novel Tim due to hit the stage in 2023. Most recently Tim saw his 2019 commission by Queensland Theatre to create a theatre script based on Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe come to life with a sold out production which premiered at the 2021 Brisbane Festival. In 2019 he was also commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) to write and direct a new work based on Margaret Wild's There's a Sea in My Bedroom which is due to hit the stage in July 2022. In 2018 Tim stepped in as interim Director on Caleb Lewis's Maggie Stone for the Eternity Playhouse, and wrote and directed Music for the Dreaming, a collaboration between ABC Classic FM and Sydney Opera House Presents. Tim also directed the ABC Classic FM/SOH Sounds like Australia earlier in 2018. He devised a new work for the SSO with Simon Tedeschi Who Needs A Conductor Anyway which premiered in March 2018. Tim was engaged by CDP to translate and write additional content for the Australasian version of Spot the Dog, set to tour nationally in 2019. Between 2005-2017 Tim was a Creative Director and Producer at Monkey Baa Theatre Company, one of Australia's largest touring companies for young audiences, where he co-wrote and produced nearly 20 new Australian works, including the critically acclaimed Goodbye Jamie Boyd, award winning Jackie French's Hitler's Daughter and Sonya Hartnett's Thursday's Child. Tim directed multi award winning The Peasant Prince – The True Story of Mao's Last Dancer, which toured 36 theatres nationally. He assistant directed on Tim Winton's The Bugalugs Bum Thief and was the remount Director on The Unknown Soldier, a new Australian play written by Sandra Eldridge. In 2017 he worked as dramaturgical consultant on Randa Abdel Fattah's Where the Streets Had a Name. In 2013 Tim was engaged by CDP Producers to write and direct several works for the Sydney Opera House Baby Proms Program including Swing Baby Swing featuring Wayne Scott Kermond and The Nutcracker (co directed with choreographer Adrian Burnett). He co-devised The Pirate Ship (script) for Urban Myth Theatre Company SA, A More Fortunate Life for Theatre Ink and EscapAIDS for the One Night Stand Theatre Company, a work which targeted both young people at risk and the WA prison population about HIV AIDS. He is devised a new work for the SSO Education with Simon Tedeschi called Who Needs A Conductor Anyway , which premiered in 2018.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

This month on Book Matters we have a Historical Fiction episode.  First up Janine talks to South Australian author Victoria Purman, where we find out all about her new novel “A Woman's Work'' which takes us back to Australia in the 1950's and the Australian Women's Weekly cooking competition, where two women have the possibility of a new kind of future.Then Carol speaks with well-known author Jackie French about her new novel "Becoming Mrs Mulberry" which is about the secrets we carry, those that we unearth - and those that are too dangerous to tell.And of course we have some more great book reviews from our staff here at the library.  https://www.connectedlibraries.org.auhttps://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/https://twitter.com/CasCarLibrarieshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g

Guest host, best selling historical fiction author Victoria Purnam chats to literary legend Jackie French about her new release Becoming Mrs Mulberry. Victoria is an Australian top ten and USA Today bestselling fiction author. Her 2022 novel, The Nurses' War, followed her 2019 book, The Women's Pages, was an Australian bestseller, as were her novels, The Land Girls and The Last of the Bonegilla Girls. Her earlier novel The Three Miss Allens was a USA Today bestseller. She is a regular guest at writers festivals, a mentor and workshop presenter across Australia, and her new book A Woman's Work is out in April 2023. Jackie French AM is an Australian author, historian,  ecologist  and honourary wombat (part time), 2014-2015 Australian Children' Laureate and 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. Some of Jackie's books have sold millions of copies and won over 60 awards in Australia and internationally. Others were eaten by the wombats. Jackie writes for adults, young adults, and even younger humans, on history, ecology, and she is patron of literacy programmes across Australia. Her new release Becoming Mrs Mulberry, is about the secrets we carry, those that we unearth - and those that are too dangerous to tell. Once impoverished medical student Agnes Glock is now the fabulously wealthy Mrs Mulberry. Her estate in the mountains is magnificent, a haven for those too ravaged by the Great War to cope with the society that first condemned them to battle and which now shuns them.The War has, however, stolen Agnes's chance to graduate as a doctor, as well as the fiance she adored. Her husband, Douglas Mulberry, remains shellshocked and unable to speak. Their scandalous marriage is a farce, an act of kindness to keep Douglas's fortune from his uncle's grasp.A chance visit to a circus brings about a mystery in the form of a fairylike child whose guardians claim was brought up by dingoes. The child cannot speak and seems deformed. But Agnes is inexplicably drawn to her and believes she can be cured.The decision to save the child will bring Agnes's lost fiance into her life again, as well as awaken the love of her husband who finds his voice as the three try to solve the mystery of the 'dingo girl'.Agnes has put aside her own life and the dreams she once had. But now she has choices, with the main question the hardest: Who is Mrs Agnes Mulberry? This is such a fabulous chat between two accomplished historical fiction authors with so much gold for both readers and writers. Grab a cuppa and join Victoria and Jackie on the Writes4Women Convo Couch.   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Jackie French Website: click here Instagram: click here Facebook: click here Buy Becoming Mrs Mulberry here   Victoria Purman Website: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Pre-order A Woman's Work here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land            Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about her love for Australian history and the similarities between writing adult and children's fiction. Her latest book, Becoming Mrs Mulberry, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast Episode 96Jackie French AMJackie's books have sold millions of copies and been published in 36 languages and have won more than 60 literary awards. She's written well over 200 books and they cover a range of different genres: general fiction, historical fiction, picture books, and nonfiction for adults and for children.  Quite an achievement when you consider she's severely dyslexic.  Her passion and success in the world of Children's literature has seen her being appointed as the Australian Children's Laureate in 2014-15, Senior Australian of the Year in 2015 and Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2016.  Her most popular books are the award-winning wombat picture book series illustrated by Bruce Whatley that began in 2002 with Diary of a Wombat. Our wombat related discussion reveals a stunning wombat related fact. Literally unbelievable but witnessed by Jackie herself so it's got to be true.  It's a thought provoking discussion which covers a broad range of topics and her thoughts on the wide ranging benefits of reading have got me heading to the library.  Visit her website to find her books....www.jackiefrench.comVisit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me atreallyinterestingwomen@gmail.com

Published in 1991 but set during the great depression, this novel shows that even in the worst times our best selves can be found. Nothing to Fear The story which was inspired by Koller's family history follows Danny, a thirteen year old boy and his journey of self discovery and survival. This book gives us a picture of growing up in the mist of great difficulty. We felt like this novel was the male version of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. There were a lot of similarities with both stories and gave us the feeling that Francie and Danny could of been neighbors and struggling to survive together. One of the reasons we like reading historical fiction is because when we turn the last page we are left with a connection to history through the eyes of a characters we are invested in. One of the historical nuggets we learned through this book was about the "Bonus Army". The "Bonus Army" was a group of 43,000 demonstrators and 17,000 veterans of WWI that were demanding early cash redemption of their service bonus certificates from WWI. The demonstrators were shot at, had belongings burned, and endured tear gas in an attempt to clear them from government property. The group did not give up and in 1936 were given their bonuses early and laid the groundwork for the current GI bill. Jackie French Koller is not just an author but is also an artist. She owns an art studio in Boxborough Massachusetts. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss and episode! Connect with Kate online : https://www.katematthews.art/ Keep the book chat going by being apart of our online community on Facebook at Recap Book Chat. Note that some of the links above are affiliate links. We only recommend books and brands that we love and that we think you would love, too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recapbookchat/message

Welcome to  “How Government Built This,” a six-part podcast and blog post series developed by the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation (FIT) in collaboration with The Buzz with ACT-IAC.This week, host Cindy Good interviews Paul Faucher, Director of Enterprise Services and Digital Engagement, and Troy MacFarlene,  Deputy CIO, both from Canada's Office of the Auditor General.They discuss how the OAG is pursuing a culture-first strategy for digital transformation, highlighted the need for benchmarking and measurable outcomes, and mentioned the value in an agile approach not just to IT modernization, but to workforce development. Resources:From Transformation to Evolution – How DHS Focuses on Strategic Partnerships to Jumpstart Digital Transformation podcast.Cyber's Elite Forces – How Air National Guard Puts People First with Artificial Intelligence to Drive Digital Transformation podcast.ACT-IAC Use Case Summit which took place on September 20, 2022, from 9 AM to 12 PM video recording and summit materials.ACT-IAC 2021 Shark Tank – Use of Emerging Technology to Streamline Acquisition video recording and event materials. For more information on ACT-IAC's Emerging Technology Accelerator Technology Literacy and Robotic Process Automation projects, please reach out Jackie French at jfrenc27@alumni.jh.edu. ACT-IAC Emerging Technology COI Artificial Intelligence playbook, Intelligent Automation playbook, and Blockchain playbook which assess organizational readiness for emerging technologies. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on Twitter @ACTIAC or visit http://www.actiac.org.

Welcome to  “How Government Built This,” a six-part podcast and blog post series developed by the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation (FIT) in collaboration with The Buzz with ACT-IAC.This week, host Jacqueline French interviews Lt. Col Andrew Wonpat, member of the Air National Guard's 175th Network Warfare Squadron. In his current assignment, he serves as a Cyber Capabilities Development Strategist with U.S. Air Force (USAF) Futures, with the mission of exploring non-traditional force structure and future cyber capability development.In this episode, Lt. Col Wonpat discusses the CYDE-CARS initiative, and AI-driven project to find new ways of identifying ideal candidates to built high-performing teams. He also discusses a people-first approach to digital transformation and encourages outside-the-box thinking when it comes to organizational initiatives CYDE-CARS is open to agencies across government. For more information on CYDE-CARS, please reach out to Lt Col Andrew Wonpat at andrew.r.wonpat.mil@mail.mil. References1.     For more information on ACT-IAC's Emerging Technology Accelerator, please reach out to Jackie French at jfrenc27@alumni.jh.edu.2.     ACT-IAC Emerging Technology Community of Interest (COI) “People as the Strongest Link: Emerging Trends in Human Centered Design and Customer Experience Approaches for Cybersecurity” June Monthly Meeting.3.     ACT-IAC Use Case Summit taking place on September 20, 2022, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the General Services Administration's headquarters and online.4.     ACT-IAC Cybersecurity Forum 2022 taking place on October 12, 2022, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Renaissance Washington, DC, Downtown Hotel.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on Twitter @ACTIAC or visit http://www.actiac.org.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie reviews, "Star the elephant," and "Rainbow the Koala," by Remy Lai, and Pamela reviews "Ming and Flo," by Jackie French as well as "Our Country, Ancient Wonders," by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac. Plus Remy stops in for an interview. Star the Elephant, Surviving the Wild by Remy Lai | 9781250784995 | Booktopia Rainbow the Koala, Surviving the Wild : Book 1 by Remy Lai | 9781761065453 | Booktopia Remy's website: REMY LAI - Home Ming and Flo Fight for the Future , The Girls Who Changed the World by Jackie French | 9781460760208 | Booktopia Our Country, Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood | 9781760652241 | 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

Author, historian and ecologist Jackie French AM discusses writing women into war history, her close friendship with the philosopher Val Plumwood, wombat culture and more.

Jackie French chats with Phillip Adams about her remarkable career as an author for children and adults, her books that are writing women back into history and her passion for wombats.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie share their top 11 Middle Grade books for 2021. Pamela's Picks: Elsewhere Girls by Emily Gale | 9781922330451 | Booktopia The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle, The Butter O'Bryan Mysteries: Book 2 by Jackie French | 9781460757734 | Booktopia Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, Enola Holmes: Book 7 by Nancy Springer | 9781761065255 | Booktopia The Storm Keepers' Battle, The Storm Keeper Trilogy: Book 3 by Catherine Doyle | 9781526607966 | Booktopia Pony by R J Palacio | 9780141377056 | Booktopia From Stella Street to Amsterdam by Elizabeth Honey | 9781865084541 | Booktopia Julie's Picks: The Ballad of Melodie Rose by Kate Gordon | 9780702263217 | Booktopia Tiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim | 9781760877644 | Booktopia Seven Wherewithal Way, Book 1 by Samantha-Ellen Bound | 9781922419224 | Booktopia The Magician's Map, A Hoarder Hill Adventure by Kelly Ngai | 9781913322564 | Booktopia Shadowghast, An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery by Thomas Taylor | 9781406386301 | Booktopia We hope you have a wonderful festive season and we will be back in 2022. 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

Eva Di Cesare graduated from Victorian College of the Arts in 1989. She is a founding member of Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People, established in 1997, along with Tim McGarry and Sandra Eldridge. In 2021, Eva commenced her appointment as Artistic Director of the company. Based in Sydney, the company has achieved critical acclaim for its work and today enjoys a national reputation for producing quality theatre programs for young people, their families and theatre goers.Eva has directed Jackie French and Bruce Whatley's Diary of a Wombat, which won the Glug Award for Outstanding Presentation for Children. Cesare also wrote and directed Where the Streets Had a Name, based on the novel by Randa Abdel-Fattah. She has co-adapted Sydney Theatre Award winning play Li Cunxin's The Peasant Prince, Helpmann award winning plays Jackie French's Hitler's Daughter and Sonya Hartnett's Thursday's Child, Tim Winton's The Bugalugs Bum Thief, Morris Gleitzman's Worry Warts, Gillian Rubinstein's The Fairy's Wings, Stephen Michael King's Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat, Susanne Gervay's I Am Jack, Elizabeth Fensham's Goodbye Jamie Boyd, Duncan Ball's Emily Eyefinger, and Jackie French and Bruce Whatley's Pete the Sheep and Josephine Wants to Dance. She also co-wrote and directed the 2013 Opera House show Babies Proms Series and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (with Sandra Eldridge) for CDP Theatre Producers, and Simon Tedeschi Pianist and Prankster for Monkey Baa.Monkey Baa's Mission is to produce high quality theatre programs for young people, their families, teachers and communities throughout Australia and internationally. The company's vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the creation of meaningful and innovative theatre for young people, and to engage young audiences through the telling of Australian stories that entertain, inspire and encourage a greater understanding of the world and their place in it.In 2017 Eva was awarded a Sydney Theatre Award for 20 years of excellence and extraordinary service to the children and young people of Australia.The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify and Whooshkaa. Also where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Night Ride Into Danger," by Jackie French, as well as "The Wolf's Howl by A.L. Tait. And Julie reviews, "Treasure In the Lake," by Jason Pamment, who also stops in for an interview! Buy books:  Night Ride into Danger by Jackie French | 9781460758939 | Booktopia The Wolf's Howl, A Maven & Reeve Mystery Book 2 by A.L. Tait | 9781761041792 | Booktopia Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment | 9781760526238 | 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 learn what books are in the pipeline, 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

What makes a book a classic? The fact that it is beloved? That it has stood the test of time? That it is of a quality that makes it stand out? Like fairytales and folk tales before them, children's classics are usually a mix of all of these things. Join Nisa and Antonia as they talk about some established and modern classics for children:      Chronicles of Narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. (Originally published) Geoffrey Bles, 1950. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. (Originally published) Reynal & Hitchcock, 1943 Are you there God? It's me, Margaret by Judy Blume. (Originally published) Bradbury Press, 1970 Hitler's daughter by Jackie French. HarperCollins Publishers, 1999

Jackie French chats to Dani Vee and Adrian Beck about the publishing industry.

Jackie French chats with Phillip Adams about her remarkable career as an author for children and adults, her books that are writing women back into history and her passion for wombats.

Author, historian and ecologist Jackie French AM discusses writing women into war history, her close friendship with the philosopher Val Plumwood, wombat culture and more.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela interviews, Jackie French, author of "The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle," and Emily Rodda, author of "Eliza Vanda's Button box." About Jackie's book: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle: It's 1932, the height of the Depression, and Butter O'Bryan and his friends have another mystery to solve. The Very Small Castle is home to Butter O'Bryan, his father, three aunts, friends Gil, Olive and Tish, and their dog, Woofer. But now there's also a monster at the castle! When glamorous film actress Delilah Divine vanishes in the middle of filming on Howlers Beach, the police suspect her co-star, the war-hero actor behind the movie's villainous monster ... But soon even more strange disappearances leave the police baffled. It's up to Butter to solve the mystery of the vanishing film star, but can he crack it before it's too late? Want this at your local library, here's what you need? Title: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle Published: 7th April 2021 ISBN: 9781460757734 Number Of Pages: 272 For Ages: 10+ years old Jackie's website: Home | jackie-french (jackiefrench.com) About Emily's book: Buttons three, attend to me! Take me where I want to be! No one saw Eliza Vanda arrive in Tidgy Bay that rainy winter afternoon. The sign advertising 'Cabins for Rent' was almost hidden by a pile of builder's rubble, but Eliza Vanda didn't seem at all put out by the mess. 'This is a nice little pocket,' she said. 'It should suit us very well.' Life hasn't been much fun for Milly Dynes lately. There seem to be problems everywhere she looks. She's always loved her home in Tidgy Bay, but at the moment she wishes she was somewhere -anywhere - else. Then Eliza Vanda turns up-and magic comes with her ... Want this at your local library, here's what you need? Title: Eliza Vanda's Button Box Available: 5th May 2021 ISBN: 9781460759608 Number Of Pages: 288 For Ages: 8+ years old 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 learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

Jackie French chats to Dani Vee

Jackie French is one of Australia's best loved story-tellers. She has written over 200 books across a variety of genres from children's picture books, to chapter books for middle-grade readers, young adult novels and adult fiction along with a swag of non-fiction titles.Jackie's writing and services to Australian literature and literacy has earned her over 60 book awards. And in 2016, Jackie's work was recognised with the award of Member of the Order of Australia. She was Australian Children's Laureate for 2014-2015 and Australian Senior of the Year in 2015.In the southern summer of 2019/2020, when Australia was ravaged by devastating bushfires, Jackie almost lost her family home. Much of the land around her property was burnt before a flood reached them making their property the main source of food and water for hundreds of animals such as wombats, quolls, possums, owls and wallabies to name a few.Inspired by the survival of one wombat who walked out of the fires on charcoaled feet onto her property, weak with thirst and hunger, Jackie penned her latest children's picture book.The book is called “The Fire Wombat” (published by HarperCollins). A brilliant story of survival which was beautifully illustrated by Danny Snell.And I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat to Jackie about this book and so much more. A fun and wide-ranging chat covering wombats, dyslexia, bushfires and the power of catastrophes to bring humans and animals together, this is an interview you shouldn't miss.

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The legendary Australian author Jackie French has written books for all ages and genres - but her latest 'The Fire Wombat' may be her most effecting yet. Jackie discusses the origins of the amazing story and celebrates the wonderful teacher librarians with Damon

Grade 5/6 students at Carrum PS interviewed Australian author, Jackie French. Jackie shares her inspiration for the acclaimed novel 'Walking The Boundaries' and her passion for writing, including some fabulous tips and tricks. Link: https://www.jackiefrench.com

Languages Of Immortality was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018. Wiradjuri language experts and advocates Ruth Davys, Dr Pettina Love, Geoff Anderson and Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann speak with Sally Warhaft about the significance of language preservation and the impact of language decline on identity and shared cultural knowledge. Presented by the Murray Art Museum Albury. Recorded 06/09/2018 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Breaking the Mould was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2017. ABC Radio's Gaye Pattison talks to Angela Pippos about her new book, Breaking The Mould – Taking A Hammer To Sexism In Sport. Recorded 13/09/2017 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Black Seeds was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2017. Bruce Pascoe and Tony Birch discuss the recovery and regeneration of Indigenous knowledges and the necessity for Aboriginal beliefs and practices to be valued and reflected in our modern age. Recorded 14/09/2017 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Everyday Violence was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2017. Jason Steger talks to Emily Maguire, Michael Sala and Nicole Hayes about the prevalence of violence in everyday life as depicted in their novels, and the importance of language in shifting narratives and assumptions. Recorded 16/09/2017 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

The Bookshop Of The Broken Hearted was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018. Jason Steger talks to Robert Hillman about his exquisite and moving book The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted. Recorded 09/09/2018 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Self In The Story was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018. To what degree is the author present in their fiction or the biographer present in stories of others? Is the self as revealed in memoir any truer than the self that emerges in other genres? Jessie Cole and Robert Hillman get introspective with Caroline Baum about the ways they appear in their writing. Recorded 08/09/2018 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Badlands was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018. Chris Hammer, Mark Brandi and Mark Smith talk to Margaret Hickey about the importance of landscape and place in rendering their characters, driving the narratives and pulling the reader into their stories. Recorded 08/09/2018 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Finding Words was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018. Caroline Baum and Jessie Cole talk to Ailsa Piper about family, forgiveness and the importance of writing to understanding their lives and losses. Recorded 09/09/2018 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Stranger Than Fiction was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018. Senior journalists Tony Wright and Chris Hammer tease at the threads between fact and fiction as they discuss Chris's first novel Scrublands. Recorded 07/09/2018 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

The Fragments was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019. Jason Steger chats with Toni Jordan about her novel The Fragments, set in 1930s New York and 1980s Brisbane. Recorded 15/09/2019 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Inside Publishing was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019. Get an insider's look into the world of book publishing with Elissa Baillie of Simon & Schuster, Coco McGrath from Affirm Press and Jacqueline Kent, author of A Certain Style: Beatrice Davis, a Literary Life. Chaired by Jane McCredie. Event sponsored by Writing NSW. Recorded 13/09/2019 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

The Thrill Of Crime was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019. Andy Muir, Christian White and Richard Anderson talk to Marg Hickey about their latest novels while discussing our insatiable fascination with the crime-thriller genre. Recorded 15/09/2019 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Inclusion Zone was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019. Ben Doherty, Alice Pung, Arnold Zable and Amal Awad discuss racism, identity and belonging in Australia; the need to move beyond tokenism in our embrace of our diversity; and what it means to be a good human. Recorded: 13/09/2019 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Short Stories was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2020. Kate Rotherham and Lucy Treloar discuss the art of short story writing, what they love and what tips they have for aspiring writers. Listen below or click here to watch the video and view their recommended reading list. Recorded 28/05/2020 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Outstanding Australian author Jackie French in her new book Lilies, Lies and Love reveals new correspondence she has found in German archives on King Edward VIII.

Jackie has lived in the Araluen Valley of NSW for 46 years, where powerful owls boom through the nights and lyrebirds scratch up the garden. In recent months hundreds of native animals have arrived, seeking shelter from Australia's worst-ever fires

From mosquitos to mice to spiders and snails. Indigenous ranger Mark Flanders and ecologist and author Jackie French show Fi how to repel and quash creepy crawlies without hurting the planet.

From mosquitos to mice to spiders and snails. Indigenous ranger Mark Flanders and ecologist and author Jackie French show Fi how to repel and quash creepy crawlies without hurting the planet.

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Jackie French could read entire novels by the time she was three years old. But when she arrived at school, letters appeared back to front, and maths equations were gobbledegook. Jackie was confused, but it didn't stop her from reading, writing, or coming up with astonishingly creative tales. Jackie read everything in sight, and then decided to write her own stories. Now, she has written more than 200 books, sold millions of copies, has spread the joy of reading far and wide, and she never plans to stop. Narrated by star of Orange is the New Black, actor Yael Stone.

Jackie French could read entire novels by the time she was three years old. But when she arrived at school, letters appeared back to front, and maths equations were gobbledegook. Jackie was confused, but it didn't stop her from reading, writing, or coming up with astonishingly creative tales. Jackie read everything in sight, and then decided to write her own stories. Now, she has written more than 200 books, sold millions of copies, has spread the joy of reading far and wide, and she never plans to stop. Narrated by star of Orange is the New Black, actor Yael Stone.

Jackie French could read entire novels by the time she was three years old. But when she arrived at school, letters appeared back to front, and maths equations were gobbledegook. Jackie was confused, but it didn't stop her from reading, writing, or coming up with astonishingly creative tales. Jackie read everything in sight, and then decided to write her own stories. Now, she has written more than 200 books, sold millions of copies, has spread the joy of reading far and wide, and she never plans to stop. Narrated by star of Orange is the New Black, actor Yael Stone.

Our first podcast interview for 2019 features one of Australia's favourite authors, and our guest of honour at this year's conference –  the incomparable Jackie French (https://hnsa.org.au/jackie-french/) .

English author Joanne Harris on her fourth Chocolat book, Australian writer Jackie French on how she writes for children, teens and adults, and Vicki Laveau-Harvie, the 2019 Stella prize winner for her memoir The Erratics.

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Jackie French, award-winning Australian author, joins Cheryl Akle this week to discuss her vibrant career and to share her infectious love of books and reading. If listening to this podcast has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT offers 24 hour help and support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘Author, ecologist, historian, dyslexic and honourary wombat (part time)’ – that’s Jackie French’s job title, according to her own website. Jackie French writes novels and non-fiction; fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction and ecology; for adults and for kids. Over the course of her career, she’s written a dizzying 140 books. Loved by Australian kids for picture books including the Diary of a Wombat series and Queen Victoria’s Underpants, she’s a passionate advocate for dyslexics and children’s literature and has served as the Australian Children’s Laureate. Jackie has won countless awards across various genres, including the NSW Premier’s History Award. Her latest novel, Miss Lily’s Lovely Ladies, is about a secret finishing school for young women during World War I. At Montalto Vineyard, Jackie French joins host Wendy Orr to discuss historical fiction, children’s literacy and an extraordinary life in literature.

In this special episode of highlights from the year so far, Monkey Baa adapts Jackie French's Josephine Wants to Dance for the stage, Jada Alberts' new production of Brothers Wreck comes to Adelaide, playwright Alana Valentine outlines how her experiences inspire her writing, and we drop into a reunion of the original Australian cast of Cats.

Koller, Jackie French. DRAGONLING

Koller, Jackie French.  A DRAGON IN THE FAMILY

Writers Read by Litracey - Getting THAT book in children's hands. On this episode Tracey chats with beloved author Jackie French. Jackie reads from her award winning book Pennies for Hitler, and we hear all about her reading life. Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Jackie French titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands.

We hear about Monkey Baa's adaptation of Jackie French's Josephine Wants to Dance, Hugo Weaving and Kip Williams give us the lowdown on the STC production of Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, we hear a live performance of Genevieve Lacey's new work Nest, and we meet US comedian Joel Kim Booster.

This was a wonderful interview with one of our most generous, talented Australian writers, Jackie French. Here is her bio: Jackie French is a wombat tamer in the Araluen Valley New South Wales, Australia. Sometimes she wrestles dinosaurs, but only when creating stories. Some of her books have won awards or sold millions of copies. Others were eaten by the wombats. She was Australian Children’s laureate 2014-2015 and Senior Australian of the Year 2015. She is dyslexic and still can’t spull. I mean spell.

In this wonderful episode with Jackie French we discuss a broad range of topics beginning with her passion for cooking (check out her website for some incredible recipes), and why authors are compelled to create - even in the kitchen. Jackie also discusses the significance of cheese throughout history, as a symbol of survival and social status. Jackie's extensive knowledge of history and how she brings this knowledge into the present is the highlight of this episode. History encourages us to better understand the present and move forward with greater empathy of others. Jackie is known for creating strong female protagonists in her novels, and we discuss how important it is to provide a voice for the voiceless or who were silenced because of their context. We chat about the wonderful Shakespeare series, how we can find truth within our society, and the hope that humankind will continue to strive to better itself. 'Humans are at their best when challenged.' Jackie discusses her writing process, and how to move students are writers beyond the cliche. It is the perfect episode for avid readers, lovers of history (and wombats), foodies, parents and teachers. Enjoy this bumper episode!

Why you should enter literary prizes and 3 questions Allison Tait has never been asked. Scrivener gets a huge update and Annie Proulx gives a truly great speech at the National Book Awards. Discover your chance to win ‘Uncommon Type’ signed by Tom Hanks. And meet Jackie French, author of over 200 books.  Read the show notes.  Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

Our members love to share stories, ones they've written themselves or by sharing great books they're read. So for our book lovers on this episode of the Livewire Podcast we chat to one of Australia's busiest and much-adored authors, Jackie French. She gives us an insight into her writing process as well as answering some of your questions. We also get a bit more detail about the Livewire Rebuild from the hardworking and lovely Chanel, as well as talk through some important info you need to know to prepare for the new Livewire.

Episode 5 with Jackie French

Join us at Lost the Plot for all things books. This month we talk copyright controversy, free books, book awards and May reads. Links: Shakespeare First Folio http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3609165/Shakespeare-First-Folio-fetches-2-75-million-auction.html Winnie The Pooh's 90th Birthday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2tSqyVJC7M Future Library Project - David Mitchell https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/30/david-mitchell-buries-latest-manuscript-for-a-hundred-years International Man Booker Prize https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/16/man-booker-international-prize-serves-up-victory-to-the-vegetarian-han-kang-deborah-smith Nebula Awards http://io9.gizmodo.com/women-swept-the-2015-the-nebula-awards-1776706665 Allie Brosch's New Book http://www.adweek.com/galleycat/touchstone-to-publish-a-new-allie-brosch-book/119879 Neil Gaiman's New Book http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2016/05/finishing-things.html Breaking the Boundaries http://www.musecanberra.com.au/events/2016/5/13/book-launch-breaking-the-boundaries Towel Day http://www.towelday.org/ Towel Day Game https://apps.facebook.com/survive-forty-two/ Productivity Commission's Report http://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/intellectual-property/draft Book Copyright http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/productivity-commission-calls-for-free-import-of-books-copyright-shakeup-20160428-goh806.html Book Copyright Interview http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksandarts/the-productivity-commission/7388204 Book Copyright - Tim Winton http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/tim-winton-condemns-government-plans-for-a-new-colonial-era-of-publishing-20160520-goze2o.html Book Copyright - Open Letter by Jackie French http://www.harpercollins.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Open-Letter-from-Jackie-French.pdf Free Comic Book Day http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/992 Free Comics https://impactcomics.comicretailer.com/Free-Comics/page/175 Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ Redditgifts www.redditgifts.com Tinted Edges Book Blog http://tintededges.wordpress.com

We talk about how to use dead wombats and doormats to improve your soil with one of Australia's gardening legends, and author of over 140 books (!!!) Jackie French.

Turns out Wombats are dicks. But at least they're cute. Written by Jackie French and illustrated by Bruce Whatley, we have an adorable story told from the perspective of a Wombat who gets some new neighbors. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read the books aloud and make fun of them while we do. Enjoy! Follow Sam (@SamGasch) or follow Rachel (@Sknowite). Either way, please subscribe!

A prodigious children’s book writer with well over 100 titles across a variety of genres to her credit, Jackie French is best known for her 1999 novel Hitler’s Daughter, which was awarded the 2000 CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. Another of her books, To the Moon and Back (co-written with Bryan Sullivan, illustrated by Gus Gordon, 2004) won the Children’s Book of the Year Award: Eve Pownall Award for Information Books in 2005 and a number of her other works have been either awarded or shortlisted as part of the CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Award honours. She is also an avid gardener and conserver of endangered fruit species on her property out near Braidwood in NSW, as well as the author of a number of ground breaking books on theories and practices for pest and weed ecology. We interviewed her at the Sydney Writers’ Festival where we asked her about her amazing publishing career and what we can expect from her in the future. Interview by Danielle Williams, course manager of Australian Writers' Centre. www.WritersCentre.com.au