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Front Row's artist in residence, acclaimed Icelandic pianist Vikingur Olafsson, reflects on five years since lockdown, and we have another listen to his Front Row lockdown performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations.How were the arts affected when the country locked down five years ago? Matthew Hemley of The Stage and Louisa Buck of the Art Newspaper discuss how the covid crisis impacted theatres, galleries and artists. And the Tom Gates series children's writer Liz Pichon joins us to talk about her latest work for younger readers. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Corinna Jones

This week Bex chats to author and illustrator Liz Pichon about the latest book in the Tom Gates series... Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious! This time round, Tom writes a brand-new comic to make his classmates laugh butwhen it falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to  Lisa Williamson to chat about the latest installment in her Bigg School series all about different children starting the Henry Bigg Academy and going through the trials and tribulations of starting year 7 and secondary school. This latest addition is about a secret crush and about staying true to yourself.  Bex also speaks to Anna James chatting all about the Chronicles of Wetherwhy where everyone has magic inside them. But a rare few are Enchanters: people born with magic in their bones, who can wield all four seasons of magic. When Juniper discovers she is an Enchanter, she is invited to study at Thistledown Academy. Unwilling to be left behind, her twin brother, Rafferty, follows her to the capital city of Stormgrove and takes up an apprenticeship at a bookbindery.And to complete this episode Bex spoke to Liz Pichon all about the latest book in her Tom Gates series - It's brand new comic to make everyone laugh. But when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. How will he get himself out of this MESS? How will he make everyone laugh again? That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen drama Heartstopper has gained a huge following on Netflix and the third series, which has just dropped, is no different. This time the love story between Nick and Charlie comes with the added complexity of Charlie's eating disorder. It's a challenge many LGBTQ+ people face. According to the charity Just Like Us, 20% of young LGBTQ+ teenagers experience an eating disorder compared to 7% of non-LGBTQ+ young people. Why are the numbers so different? Writer and broadcaster Matthew Todd, an expert on mental health issues affecting gay men explores the reasons behind this and James Downs, a gay man and researcher, talks about his own experience of an eating disorder in his teens. Plus author Liz Pichon talks about her best-selling Tom Gates series which has sold 16-million copies and is a hit with dyslexic children and reluctant readers. Liz talks frankly about her own experience of dyslexia and slips in a few easter eggs along the way revealing what Tom might get up to next…. Presented by Emma Tracey Produced by Alex Collins and Emma Tracey Sound recorded and mixed by Dave O'Neill Edited by Beth Rose The national eating disorder charity Beat has a helpline run by trained advisors for anybody who's concerned they may need help with the issues discussed in this episode. The number is 0808 801 0677.

He's a man obsessed with the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer, but, we've found someone who loves them so much she's included them in a series that have sold 16 million books, been translated into 47 languages and turned into a TV show. And she's even been to the Tunnocks factory. Liz Pichon is the brains behind the incredible 'Tom Gates' series and she joined Dave to chat about caramel wafers, writing for children and her brilliant live events. Liz will be at The International Literature Festival in Dublin on May 25th. As part of her ‘Book Of Everything' Tour. You'll catch her at 2pm in Merrion Square Park in Dublin

She may have sold over 11 million copies in 44 languages of her Tom Gates series but that doesn't mean Liz 'The Toaster' Pichon doesn't have time to swing by the island to chat with two of her biggest fans - Frank and Nadia. Being a publishing phenomenon, it seems, doesn't stop you being a wonderful human being and a brilliant guest...  BookTrust's Emily Drabble recommends   World of Dogs by Carlie Sorosiak and Luisa Uribe (Nosy Crow)   The Snow Girl by Sophie Anderson, illustrated by Melissa Castrillion  (Usborne)  What you Need to be Warm by Neil Gaiman and many amazing illustrators (Bloomsbury) JT Williams Bright Stars of Black British History, illustrated by Angela Vives (Thames and Hudson) Heavy Metal Badger by Duncan Beedie (Little Tiger)   

Chaaya shares some tremendous tales from her childhood, tremendous fails (ants in her laptop) and her inspiration for her books.Snack Chat: Popcorn/ NurukkuTremendous Book: Sun Bread by Elisa KlevinShameless Plug: Anni Dreams of Byriani by Namita Moolani Mehra and Chaaya Prabhat / Best Diwali Ever Sonali Shah and Chaaya Prabhat /A Taste of Honey: Kamala Outsmarts the Seven Thieves Rebecca Sheir and Chaaya PrabhatProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2023 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam shares some tremendous tales from his childhood, illustration tips and his inspiration for his books.Snack Chat: Digestive biscuitTremendous Book: The Three Pigs by David WiesnerShameless Plug: King Coo three books - King Coo, King Coo - The Curse of the Mummy's Gold and King Coo - The Thing from Space. The Day Fin Flooded the World. Spaceboy and Little Monsters and Marmalade with David WalliamsProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2023 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven shares some tremendous tales from his childhood (family Pom Pom factory) and his inspiration for his books.Snack Chat: Tangy Cheese DoritosTremendous Book: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert. The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade, illustrated by Tor Freeman. Humbug The Elf Who Saves Christmas by Steven Butler Illustrated by Kenneth AndersonShameless Plug: Geenie and Teeny series Wish Upon A Star by Steven Lenton. How to Grow a Dragon by Rachel Morrisroe and Steven LentonProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2023 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy shares some tremendous tales from her childhood, tremendous fails and how she got to meet a professor of robots!Snack Chat: Wasabi PeasTremendous Book: The Red Tree by Shaun TanShameless Plug: In Our Hands by Lucy Farfort/ The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories illustrated by Sarah McIntyreProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2023 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily shares some tremendous tales from her childhood, tremendous fails and her inspiration for her wonderful books and illustrations.Snack Chat: Homemade sourdough toast with homemade plum jam.Tremendous Book: The Giant Jam Sandwich by Janet Burroway and John Vernon Lord published by Red Fox Picture BooksShameless Plug: 10 Cats by Emily Gravett Published by Two HootsProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2023 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah shares some tremendous tales from her childhood, tremendous fails (not fully understanding privacy) and her inspiration for her books.Snack Chat: Penguin BarTremendous Book: Calvin and Hobbes Comics by Bill WattersonShameless Plug: Roly Poly Flying Pony Books Sarah McIntyre and Phillip ReevesProduced by Mark FlanneryPhoto: Dave Warren @DavePics First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2023 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we have live music from Scullion, Ray catches up with Madaline Flint and the Motorised Bar Stool fundraiser, Alison Spittle is in studio for a chat and Liz Pichon tells us about her new book from The Tom Gates books called You Can Draw.

Listen as Annie and Wendy chat to author and illustrator Liz Pichon about the career she never thought she'd have! Inspirational listening for parents of kids who hate writing

It's an unbelievable 10 years since the publication of the first Tom Gates book.  Undoubtedly popular with young readers, the virtue of funny books written in diary format is sometimes unappreciated by adults. In this podcast, Liz talks to Nikki Gamble about how the books encourage reading by stealth and celebrate children's creativity.View books in the Tom Gates series

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by best selling children's author and illustrator Liz Pichon.We talk all things Tom Gates, the book series that has captured children's hearts, as well as being adapted for stage and screen. Liz tells us where the idea for Tom Gates first came from, and how a love for doodling spawned an entire series.And the pair discuss how the books help young people with dyslexia, and why Liz turned to comics as a way to engage young readers.

Nadia shares some tremendous tales from her childhood, tremendous fails (this involves pop band 'Busted') and her inspiration for her tremendous books.Snack Chat: Chocolate Covered PretzelsShameless Plug: 'Grimwood' Written and Illustrated by Nadia Shireenhttps://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Grimwood/Nadia-Shireen/9781471199301Produced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltdhttp://lizpichon.com/ ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven shares some tremendous tales from his childhood, tremendous fails (breaking 4 laptops in a year and half!) and his inspiration for his books.Snack Chat: Tortilla Chips with Avocado DipTremendous Book: 'Genie and Teeny Make a Wish' Written and Illustrated by Steven LentonShameless Plug: 'The Nothing To See Here Hotel' series Written by Steven Butler and Illustrated by Steven LentonProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura shares tremendous tales from her childhood and her inspiration for her books.Snack Chat: Marmite on Hot ToastTremendous Book: 'Julian At The Wedding' Written and Illustrated by Jessica LoveShameless Plug: 'The Lipstick' Written by Laura Dockrill Illustrated by Maria Karipidou, 'Butterfly Brain' by Laura Dockrill & Gwen Millward, 'The Dreamhouse' Written by Laura Dockrill Illustrated by Gwen MillwardProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Katie discuss the deliciousness of Creme Eggs, how Katie got into presenting on TV and Radio and losing bags on trains Snack Chat: Creme EggsTremendous Book: 'Jamie McFlair Vs The Boyband Generator' by Luke Franks and Sean Thorne Illustrated by Davide OrtuShameless Plug: Life Hacks on Radio 1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c189dProduced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon Ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wonderful warm welcome to Liz Pichon! Author of the best selling Tom Gates series for 9+ readers, we talk to Liz about her career so far, winning awards and building a brand. Charlotte also talks to Cheyney Smith from Pan Macmillan for our industry insight. Thank you to both for joining us! For more information or to get in contact, please follow The Bookseller on Twitter @thebookseller and Rocket on Twitter or Instagram @WeAreRocketHQ!https://twitter.com/thebooksellerhttps://twitter.com/WeAreRocketHQhttps://www.instagram.com/wearerockethq/Produced by youth marketing business Rocket: www.wearerocket.co.ukHosted by Charlotte Eyre, Children's Editor at The Bookseller: https://twitter.com/CharlotteLEyrehttps://www.thebookseller.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Martin discuss the deliciousness of Twisties, illustrating Horrible Histories and holding sleeping armadillosSnack Chat: Twisties (An Australian treat.)Tremendous Book: 'How To Draw Horrible Science' by Tony de SaullesShameless Plug: Nell and The Cave BearMartin Brown has illustrated the 'Horrible Histories' series of book for 28 years. They have sold over 30 million copies.http://martinbrownillustrator.co.uk/Produced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Adam chat about 'Kay's Anatomy', 'Kay's Marvellous Medicine', life as a doctor, disgusting facts about the human body including 'exploding head syndrome' and his favourite snack, the mighty Twix.Snack Chat: TwixTremendous book: Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World by Konnie HuqAdam Kay is a former doctor and a multi-million selling author of books including 'This Is Going To Hurt'.Photo Credit - Charlie Clifthttps://www.adamkay.co.uk/Produced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Eoin chat about tremendous tales, fails and making a packet of crisps last for hours.Eoin is an Irish author whose bestselling Artemis Fowl novels have sold more than twenty five million copies worldwide. Kenneth Branagh directed the movie version for Disney. Eoin's books have won numerous awards including The British Children's Book of the Year, The Irish Book Awards Children's Book of the Year and The German Children's Book of the Year.Snack Chat: Tayto Cheese and Onion CrispsTremendous Book: Stig of the Dump by Clive Kinghttps://www.eoincolfer.com/Produced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Cressida chat about dragons, wizards, the magic of books, reading andwho remembers a lolly gobble choc bomb?Snack Chat: Fruity FlapjacksTremendous book: The Ogre Downstairs by Diana Wynne JonesSee more about Cressida's Waterstones Children's Laureate CampaignLife Changing Libraries https://www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/childrens-laureate/lifechanginglibraries/Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell MBE is the number one bestselling author-illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once book series. She has sold over 11 million books worldwide in 38 languages. How to Train Your Dragon is also an Academy Award nominated billion dollar DreamWorks film series. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland and she now lives in Hammersmith with her husband, three children and a dog called Pigeon.https://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/Produced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer for Tom Gates' creator Liz Pichon's new fun filled, family friendly podcast. Where Liz talks to some of the most popular children's book writers and illustrators.Produced by Mark Flannery First developed with the assistance of Scholastic Ltd ℗ & © 2021 Liz Pichon ltd. All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Pichon talks to Richard Coles and Nikki Bedi about celebrating 10 years since her first Tom Gates book came out, ways she coped with undiagnosed dyslexia, doodling, and why, when she was growing up, her dad may have had the best job. Chris Bavin was a market trader turned grocer whose career took an unexpected turn when he was invited to be a TV presenter. He explains why his latest job has taken him to the New Forest. A surprise birthday present left Kath Cordingly with a love of beekeeping, she now owns around 10 million bees and is often found rescuing swarms from unusual places, despite developing an allergy to bee stings. Singer Mica Paris shares her Inheritance Tracks: Come Live with Me Angel by Marvin Gaye and Tom Browne- Funkin for Jamaica. Comedian and producer John Simmit talks about his life and career which includes playing Dipsy in the original Teletubbies series. Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales by Liz Pichon is out now and the closing music was from Tom Gates The Album which is also out now. BBC Two’s Remarkable Places To Eat is back for two part series. Chris’s episode about the New Forest is on 6th April at 8pm. Mica Paris’ latest album Gospel....is out now. John Simmit narrates the Windrush musical Rush : A Joyous Jamaican Journey which tours around UK theatres starting on August 28th. Venues include The Palace Theatre, Redditch; Nottingham Playhouse; Bournemouth Pavilion. Producer: Claire Bartleet Editor: Richard Hooper

Episode 1 of the 2021 series of the award-winning (!) 'home-learning' inspired podcast series, Primrose and Terry: in the shed. Starring 7 year old Primrose Lee and her Dad, Terry. In the episode we talk about Primrose's best Christmas presents (well, some of her favourites) & we review Tom Gates: Family, Friends and Furry Creatures by Liz Pichon. Featuring Uncle Dicky on zoom, Nanny Ju on zoom (as it is her birthday!) 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.

Liz Pichon on her creation Tom Gates, the hugely popular series of books for young readers now on stage. Zanib Mian is the author of a new book about a Muslim family, Planet Omar - Accidental Trouble Magnet. Last year a report found that only 1% of children's books featured a main protagonist of colour. Alongside commentator and blogger Darren Chetty she considers whether that picture is changing - and whether any change will last. One in three books sold is aimed at children. Is this a golden age for children's books? Celebrity authors such as David Walliams are clocking up huge sales but what is the range and quality of all the books on offer? Children's book experts Dawn Finch and Imogen Russell Williams discuss. Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Sarah Johnson

In this episode Red Szell chats to Dave Steele about his poetry collections 'Stand by Me RP'. Robert Kirkwood finds out about Liz Pichon's character Tom Gates. And we hear some notable poems from last year's RNIB Writing Competition.

In the first of an occasional series of reports from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conference, we speak to bestselling children's author and illustrator Liz Pichon about the secrets of the success of her multi-million copy Tom Gates books… To hear more of this episode in our deep dive, check out patreon.com/bestsellerexperiment […] The post EP79: Liz Pichon appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.

In the first of an occasional series of reports from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conference, we speak to bestselling children's author and illustrator Liz Pichon about the secrets of the success of her multi-million copy Tom Gates books... In this episode you will discover… How to make your characters feel relevant to as many readers as possible How visual flowcharts can help outline your story Liz's tips for coping with writers' block and artists' block and the value of “faffing time” The common traits of bestselling children's authors And how The Sopranos influenced Liz! To hear more of this episode in our deep dive, check out patreon.com/bestsellerexperiment Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality   To hear more of this episode in our deep dive, check out patreon.com/bestsellerexperiment Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality Read more at http://bestsellerexperiment.libsyn.com/#slCgMdVjuTzcFdSt.99

Liz Pichon, author and illustrator of the Tom Gates series spoke to Anna-Louise about her involvement in a brand new Bayeux Tapestry! English Heritage and Liz Pichon have celebrated the top 10 moments in history, as voted for by kids, in a new drawn tapestry and Anna-Louise wanted to find out more!

Do you ever make drawings on your homework? Or doodles on little pieces of paper? So did Liz Pichon when she was a kid, and today, she’s a famous author. Liz Pichon writes the Tom Gates books — the ones with the crazy covers and cool stories — that have sold more than a million copies. To put that into perspective, if you piled up all the copies people have already bought of Liz’s books, the stack would be taller than a 25-story skyscraper! Liz has also also written and illustrated My Big Brother Boris, My Little Sister Doris, and Beautiful Bananas. Her books have won four big awards so far, and been translated into 37 languages. In this Episode, Finn interviews Liz at a London book shop!

Libby Purves meets illustrator and author Liz Pichon; pianist Melvyn Tan; travel writer Dan Richards and food writer Meera Sodha. Dan Richards is a travel writer. In his book Climbing Days, he is on the trail of his great-great aunt, Dorothy Pilley, a pioneering mountaineer of the early twentieth century. Using Dorothy's 1935 memoir Climbing Days as a guide, Dan begins to travel and climb across Europe, ending up at the serrate pinnacle of his aunt's climbing life, the mighty Dent Blanche in the high Alps of Valais. Climbing Days is published by Faber. Meera Sodha is a food writer and cook. In her book Fresh India she celebrates Indian vegetarian dishes. Many of the recipes were passed down through her family, her mother in particular who was brought up in Uganda but came to the UK after Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of the Asian minority in 1972. The recipes in Fresh India are inspired by Meera's childhood in Lincolnshire: by the rainbow chard that her aunt and uncle used to grow on their allotment, the cabbage that grew in fields behind her house and the mushrooms that were plentiful in her garden. Fresh India is published by Penguin. Melvyn Tan is British Singaporean-born pianist. To celebrate his 60th birthday this year he is exploring a new spectrum of compositions including a new score written for him by Jonathan Dove which he is including in his Cheltenham Music Festival recital. Born in Singapore, Melvyn came to study at the Yehudi Menuhin School at 12. In 1980 he made the decision to specialise in fortepiano and more recently began exploring works on the modern concert grand piano. Melvyn is performing at the Cheltenham Music Festival. Liz Pichon is an illustrator and author. Her 10th book in the Tom Gates series, Super Good Skills (Almost...), is a colourful doodle-your-own extravaganza. After studying graphic design Liz started her career in the music industry, working as an art director before turning her hand to the world of children's books. She later went on to create the bestselling Tom Gates series which has sold over 2m books in the UK alone and has been translated into more than 40 languages. Super Good Skills (Almost...) is published by Scholastic Children's Books. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Frankie chats with author and illustrator Liz Pichon about her Tom Gates book series, the special skills Tom has and his creative side. Meanwhile, we learn what Liz Pichon's very own special skill is.... Frankie is both amazed and freaked out!