Podcast appearances and mentions of Walker Books

Roger Christensen of Little Unity Books Auckland reviews The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman published by Walker Books.

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“Even though this is a book about snake girls and lizard boys — it's about universal experiences: we can't change what's happening, but you never know when being kind will change somebody else. ,” Jonathan Hill's an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator, and educator in Portland, Oregon — and a returning guest - to celebrate the launch of his latest graphic novel: “Lizard Boy 2: The Most Perfect Summer Ever.” While the sci-fi title might have you scratching your head, this YA sequel is actually a beautiful, compelling story of self-acceptance, community, and family — we can't recommend it enough for parents and kids alike, as well as it's prequel “Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy.” Jonathan is HALF Vietnamese American - and while the story is about an immigrant family, community acceptance, and belonging - Jonathan's work, his characters and their journey are important for all of us to be reading at this particular moment in our nation.  Jonathan's work has been published by Walker Books, First Second, and Oni Press - and featured at ABC New Voices, YALSA and JLG selections, and won awards like the 2012 Carla Cohen Free Speech Award, the 2021 Believer Book Award for Graphic Literature, and the 2022 Junior Library Guild Selection. Jonathan's also an accomplished cartoonist with clients like Microsoft, the Portland Trailblazers, the Viet Nam Literature Project, the Inlander, Fantagraphics Books, Dark Horse Comics, Tor.com, The Believer Magazine, Literary Arts, and Powell's City of Books. AND he's been the staff illustrator to The Asian Reporter since 2007. Jonathan also teaches comics and visual narrative - having taught at the Pacific Northwest College, the Oregon College of Art and Craft. He graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Literary Arts and chairs the Youth Programs Advisory Council.  Jonathan's an important voice, creating important work for not just our kids, but for all of us to be learning from — so be sure to check out his work. LEARN MORE oneofthejohns.com/one-of-the-johns instagram.com/oneofthejohns BOOK 1: Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy - penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714742/tales-of-a-seventh-grade-lizard-boy-a-graphic-novel-by-jonathan-hill-illustrated-by-jonathan-hill/ BOOK 2: Lizard Boy 2: The Most Perfect Summer Ever - penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774237/lizard-boy-2-the-most-perfect-summer-ever-by-jonathan-hill-illustrated-by-jonathan-hill/9781536216479/ MENTIONS OUR FIRST CHAT (May 2023): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jonathan-hills-tales-of-belonging/id1507595726?i=1000613932953 COMIC: Speechless: A Graphic Novel (Aron Nels Steinke): goodreads.com/book/show/210563340 MUSIC: Neko Case - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/neko-case-mn0000381371 MUSIC:  Kim Deal's New Album - https://kimdeal.bandcamp.com/album/nobody-loves-you-more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eden Denyer from Unity Books Wellington reviews All Better Now by Neal Shusterman published by Walker Books

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

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What was the 'black goo' that coated ancient Egyptian mummies? Could ancient Egyptians take a sick day to bury their loved ones? And were ancient cat mummies really used to fertilise the fields of Victorian Britain? In this special episode, public historian and broadcaster Greg Jenner speaks to curator and Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price about the strange and fascinating world of mummification. (Ad) Greg Jenner and Campbell Price are the co-authors of Totally Chaotic History: Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly! (Walker Books, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Totally-Chaotic-History-Ancient-Unruly/dp/140639565X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YY57OM41RU5Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vie1ts0_UP5-C7VDqN8U5VO3VRqNIhbn-mO1YBpIPKyeipzx1VgHCJUkYZAyUKErak8i1B110hJd091NXNf2F3CLlgTO4s5oUgiIJftoHg5f6z5CnJASzPzt-pYbBkVz.owNDa7h6sDgm11Xgxs6uCfghHkyjHHl57h3_8am8CE4&dib_tag=se&keywords=totally+chaotic+history+ancient+egypt+gets+unruly&qid=1712829623&s=books&sprefix=totally+%2Cstripbooks%2C74&sr=1-1&tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we're heading to the Arctic Circle with intrepid scientist, Dr. Morley, as she searches for an elusive Jellyfish. This lovely story by Chloe Savage is all about never giving up and always following your dreams. Published by Walker Books. With music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi. Kind Permission has been granted by the Author and Publisher for this reading. Copyright (c) 2022 Chloe Savage from The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish, Written and Illustrated by Chloe Savage. Reproduced with kind permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ. www.walker.co.uk.

Kelly McCaughrain is a YA writer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her first book, Flying Tips for Flightless Birds won the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year Award and NI Book Award. She was the Queens University Belfast Children's Writing Fellow 2019-2021. Her new YA, Little Bang, is about teen pregnancy and was published by Walker Books in January 2024. When she's not writing she's mentoring teen writers with Fighting Words NI or travelling in her ancient VW campervan, Gerda. Our interview begins at 27.00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin recommends: Cherry Beach by Laura McPhee-BrowneChildhood best friends Hetty and Ness leave Melbourne to live abroad in Canada. This is a beautiful exploration of friendship and love, found through a library 'blind date with a book'. It felt like it took a while to read, but I really wanted to savour this writing.Michelle recommends: Everyone On This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin StevensonThis is a sequel, but you don't have to have read Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone to enjoy this witty and clever murder mystery. In this fiction disguised as a memoir, several mystery writers on a literary festival train journey must utilise their 'expertise' to investigate when one of their own is killed. A copy was provided by the publisher for review.In this interview, we chat about:The inequality of pregnancy and motherhood and how Kelly tackled this in a novel for teen readersWhy a dual perspective was the best way to tell this storyHow to represent the nuance of the abortion debate and teen pregnancy through Mel and SidThe importance of exploring friendship dynamics alongside the pregnancy storylineHow growing up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles impacted Kelly's writingThe importance of humour in dealing with tough situationsHow a story competition helped Kelly score an agentThe difference between writing her debut novel and this second novelWhy it's so inspiring to teach creative writing to teensBooks and other things mentioned:I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamaraBrooklyn by Colm TóibínRebecca Kuang (author)The Afterparty (TV series)Shameless (podcast)Olive by Emma GannonDerry Girls (TV series)Sinéad Morrissey (poet)Follow @kmccaughrain on InstagramLittle Bang is available now. Thank you to Walker Books for sending copies of the books in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Today's poem is 'The Shortest Day' by Susan Cooper. It's read by Jan Heron from The Reader. 'The Shortest Day' is published as a picture book, illustrated by Carson Ellis, by Walker Books (2020). Production by Chris Lynn. Music by Chris Lynn & Frank Johnson.

What you're about to listen to is a live recording of The Community Library! In this episode, the incredible award-winning YA author Melina Marchetta interviews my mum and me about our novel, Stuck Up and Stupid! Thank you to everyone who came to the live event. Special thanks to Melina Marchetta for the stellar interview. Also thanks to Melissa Luckman, our publicist from Walker Books, for organising such a beautiful event at the Glebe Town Hall. And thank you to Nova, the sound technician who recorded the event for you all to listen. Stuck Up and Stupid is available now in Australia and New Zealand! You can visit my website, www.angourieslibrary.com to access more links and resources.

Author Anne Twist joined the Love & Lattes Podcast to discuss her delightful debut children's book Betty and the Mysterious Visitor! Order Betty and the Mysterious Visitor: https://amzn.to/3qPDZdWFollow Anne Twist: https://www.instagram.com/annetwist/https://twitter.com/MrsAnneTwistFollow LOVE AND LATTES PODCAST: https://www.loveandlattespodcast.comhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/loveandlattespodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/loveandlattespodcast https://twitter.com/loveandlatteshttps://www.instagram.com/loveandlattespodcast https://www.youtube.com/@UCP69oqs58BfIzXNysgfAcVw #annetwist #emilysutton #bettyandthemysteriousvisitor #loveandlattespodcast  ​

Join us for an insightful and enchanting conversation with acclaimed author Jonathan Stroud, known for his captivating Lockwood & Co series. In this podcast interview, Jonathan takes us on a journey through his early years, sharing how his passion for storytelling and art intertwined from a young age. Discover how his love for fantasy literature blossomed during a challenging period of illness, providing him with an escape into worlds filled with magical adventures.Throughout his school years, Jonathan explored various forms of writing, experimenting with comics, gamebooks, poems, and plays, all in search of his true writing style. After studying English Literature at York University, he found his way into the publishing world, working as an editor at Walker Books. During this time, Jonathan honed his understanding of structure, pace, and style while continuing to write in his free time.In 1999, Jonathan's debut novel, "Buried Fire," was published, solidifying his passion for writing. However, it wasn't until 2001 that he made the bold decision to become a full-time writer, leaving his editorial role behind. Alongside his writing journey, Jonathan also embarked on the adventure of marriage, tying the knot with Gina. They now have a beautiful family, including their daughter Isabelle, older son Arthur, and baby boy Louis.In this interview, we delve into Jonathan's creative process, his inspirations, and the intricate world-building that has captivated readers around the globe. From the eerie and ghostly mysteries of Lockwood & Co to his other notable works, we explore the depths of his imagination and the stories that have touched the hearts of readers of all ages.Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from Jonathan Stroud, a master storyteller who has crafted unforgettable tales that continue to enchant and inspire. Tune in to our podcast and let yourself be transported to the enchanting realms of Jonathan's imagination.Buy the first book in the Lockwood series here: https://amzn.to/3KubHMC#JonathanStroud #JonathanStroudAuthor #Lockwoodandco #Lockwood&Co #Interview #BookLovers #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #SuccessStory ______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://fvrr.co/32SB6csThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan published by Walker Books.

On this episode, I chat to the incredible poet, spoken word artist and writer, Sophia Thakur.I'm really honoured to be hosting a poet and spoken word artist on the show for the first time today. Sophia Thakur is an inspirational young woman, delivering poetry that is beautiful, packs a punch and much-needed today. Her words appeal to our deepest sense of selves, as she explores love, family, identity, politics, friendships and so much more. She gives me the boost I need to allow myself to feel, follow my passions and lean into joy. I'm so glad she's my guest today.  Sophia Thakur won her first poetry award at 18, and since then she has performed at Glastonbury, Stylist's Remarkable Women Awards, International conferences, and given multiple TED talks. She is a youth ambassador for the betterment of young Black girls, and has worked with charities including Cancer Research UK, and with brands such as MTV, Samsung and Nike. Sophia also worked with Walker Books in 2017 to create a piece of poetry inspired by The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, called “Poetry for the andem”. Sophia combines words with fashion, sport , music and social responsibility to push the traditional boundaries of poetry. In 2019, she published her first collection of poems, Somebody Give This Heart a Pen, to great critical acclaim, with Angie Thomas saying: “One of the most brilliant and necessary voices. The power of her words will affect generations.” Her second poetry collection Wearing My Mother's Heart was published at the end of 2022 and takes us on an emotionally charged journey through the past lives of women and considers what it means to be a woman in today's society.I loved every second of speaking to Sophia, and hope you do too. If you enjoyed the podcast, please follow the Diverse Bookshelf on your podcast platform of choice and connect with me on social media. I would really appreciate it if you could rate and leave a review, as it helps more people find the podcast. www.instagram.com/readwithsamiawww.instagram.com/thediversebookshelfpod Support the show

Greg Jenner is a public historian specialising in public engagement. He's an author and award-winning podcaster.His smash hit podcast 'You're Dead to Me' pairs up top comedians with top historians to deliver funny, fascinating summaries of the most interesting subjects from global history.He has worked on the Horrible Histories and Corpse Talk the animated show based on the graphic novels by Adam and Lisa Murphy.Greg's latest children's book, You Are History is published by Walker Books.In this episode, Greg talks to Nikki Gamble about history, humour, everyday objects and the importance of reading.About You Are HistoryFrom the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner. Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won't tell you about.Bursting with humorous illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history - but not as you know it!Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. And if you are interested in the books we have featured, purchasing from our online bookshop Bestbooksforschools.comIn the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. It is produced by Alison Hughes.Follow us on Youtube for more author events YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1For general news and updates, follow us on Twitter @imaginecentreFull details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website www.justimagine.co.uk

BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker Richard Ayoade has a table booked this week. And he knows the way to James's heart. Richard Ayoade's children's book ‘The Book That No One Wanted To Read' is published on 6th Oct by Walker Books. Buy it here. Follow Richard on Twitter @RichardAyoade Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petr Horacek is a children's picturebook creator with a background in fine art. He was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia and at the age of 15 attended the High School of Art in Prague, where he developed skills in printing, photography, sculpture and painting.After working for a design agency, he went on to further study at the Academy of Fine Art and was awarded his Master of Fine Art degree in 1994.His first books, Strawberries are Red , and What is Black and White? were published by Walker Books in 2001. And he was awarded the Books for Children Newcomer award that year.Since then he has gone on to write and illustrated many favourites including A New House for Mouse, Silly Suzy Goose, Puffin Peter,  The Greedy Goat Blue Penguin and The Perfect PresentIn this podcast, Petr talks to Nikki Gamble about his picturebook A Best Friend for BearYou may also be interested in this livestreamed event

Anna Ansted has been working with international charity, Lepra, for 9 years. Lepra works in India, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe helping people affected by leprosy. Every day 600 people are diagnosed with leprosy; 50 of those are children. Anna works with schools across the UK to raise awareness about leprosy – that it still exists, that it is curable and with more support, Lepra can help more people. Working with schools for over 50 years, Lepra have develop a schools' programme that offers students key learning benefits with strong curriculum links which embed British Values and citizenship. The programme highlights the importance of charities and the work they do and helps students to understand the role they play as global citizens. As part of Lepra's schools' programme, they have teamed up with Maria's Island author, Victoria Hislop, illustrator, Gill Smith, and Walker Books to develop an educational project, available for schools to download and use for free. The story of Maria's Island, as seen through the eyes of 10-year-old Maria and her family, helps young people understand the challenges people with leprosy face and, most importantly, how they can be overcome. https://www.lepra.org.uk/marias-island (Download the free Educational Project Resource) including a video assembly with a reading by Victoria Hislop, a free Maria's Island PDF extract, and helpful teacher notes that prompt exploration into the book's complex themes. Anna is married with two primary-aged children and is passionate about inspiring children to use their creative talents to fundraise and help make a difference for people whose lives are affected by leprosy.   Website http://www.lepra.org.uk/ (www.lepra.org.uk) Social Media Information www.facebook.com/LepraUK twitter.com/LepraUK www.instagram.com/LepraUK www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Blr8kQMeNtP--vsw7pJfQ?view_as=subscriber Resources Mentioned https://www.lepra.org.uk/marias-island (Download the free Educational Project Resource) from Lepra Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at https://nape.org.uk/journal (nape.org.uk/journal) 

Justin Anderson is a wildlife and adventure filmmaker. He produced and directed the ‘Mountains' segment of Planet Earth II which featured the first-ever fight between four snow leopards seen on screen. After working on this series, her wrote his first children's book Snow Leopard: Ghost of the Grey Mountain.  A second book, Narwhal: Arctic Unicorn is recently published by Walker Books.Justin joined Nikki Gamble In The Reading Corner to talk about the similarities and differences between documentary filmmaking and writing for children, and to give us an insight into the new book.About Narwhal: Arctic UnicornDiscover the beautiful and fascinating unicorn of the sea, the narwhal, with words by a Planet Earth II producer and pictures by an award-winning artist. "Now the narwhal must begin their epic journey north. It's a journey with many dangers along the way..."Join us on an icy journey into Arctic waters, as we dive down deep with one of the most enchanting creatures in the world - the narwhal.Learn about how narwhals have adapted to their freezing habitat, how they look after their young and all about their distinctive, mysterious tusks. Complete with an index and a conservation note, this is a wonderful addition to the Nature Storybook series, which showcases the stories of animals all over the world.

“What's one of your earliest memories?” my friend Darrell asks me. At first, it's hard to remember. As I'm thinking back and back… I finally have one. Poetry! My grandmother and I loved to (and still do!) write, recite, and memorize poems. I remember one poem in particular to this day: “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out” by Shel Silverstein.  Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout would not take the garbage outShe'd scour the pots and scrub the pansCandy the yams and spice the hamsAnd though her daddy would scream and shoutShe simply would not take the garbage outAnd so, it piled up to the ceilingsCoffee grounds, potato peelings… It continues on and I know the whole poem by heart to this day. What's really crazy though? It isn't just the poem I remember – I can still see the accompanying image of a looming, tottering garbage pile threatening to fall over. Even as an adult, that poem and image are etched in my memory.  My special guest today, Mike Gordon, has spent a lifetime illustrating books of all kinds. For 36 years, Mike has illustrated over 400 books and brought words to life in the form of images.  In this episode, we're taking the story and going beyond the words! We discuss going from blank page to the first drawn line, knowing when you're done drawing a character, the desire (or lack thereof) of recreating past characters, and the love for being an illustrator. What you will learn in this episode: Why quality can sometimes take a back seat to quantity What does NOT need to be in a story Why looking back might actually slow you down Who is Mike? British-born Mike Gordon is a designer, illustrator, and caricaturist who brings original, sophisticated styles and techniques to his work. In 1983, the talented and highly experienced artist started freelance illustrating and has illustrated over 150 books. He draws from his international experience in publishing, public relations, journalism, and advertising to aid his projects and improve his skill set. Mike's work incorporates fiction and non-fiction and has been seen in over 18 countries. He illustrates and designs for major publishers like HarperCollins, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Random Century, Western Publishing, Walker Books, Reed International, Ladybird, Longman, and Wayland. In addition, he's produced hundreds of greeting card designs for Hallmark in the U.S. and Gordon Fraser in the U.K., among other international giants. In his spare time, Mike enters cartoons in worldwide competitions which has added to his global reputation as a top humorous illustrator. Ever since 1993, he's set up operations in California where he's continued his stellar career, even gaining a nomination in the National Cartoonists Society Awards. Links and Resources: Mike Gordon Illustration Mike Gordon on Amazon Breadcrumb Books Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

¡SOCORRO! Esto es una emergencia navideña. Acabo de recibir una carta de una niña, pero no hay manera de saber que quiere para Navidad. ¿Puedes ayudarme? Escucha el podcast ¿Me lees un cuento? y ayuda a Papá Noel a descubrirlo. Santa Post es el título original de Una carta para Papá Noel un libro publicado por primera vez en 2020 por Walker Books, editado en España por Edelvives. Escrito e ilustrado por Emma Yarlett. Recomendado para lectores a partir de 3 años. ¡Apoya a tu podcast amigo! Compra nuestros libros en tu librería preferida o desde www.holamonstruo.com/books Patrocina ¿Me lees un cuento? en patreon desde https://www.patreon.com/holamonstruo y colabora con el podcast. Escribe una reseña con tu opinión y valora ¿Me lees un cuento? con 5 estrellas en Apple Podcasts. bit.ly/meleesuncuentoApple Comparte este episodio o podcast con tu familia y amigos. Habla con los monstruos sobre literatura infantil y juvenil, de los episodios del podcast o sobre nuestros libros ¡Te esperamos en el canal de telegram! https://t.me/holamonstruo Música del episodio: Sneaky Adventure, Happy Boy Theme de Kevin McLeod, Tomorrow de Scott Buckley, Wonderful Christmas Time, Happy Christmas de Frank Schröter y Christmas Intro 2019 de Sascha Ende. Todas con licencia CC BY.

Marvel and DC are jumping into the multiverse with multiple movies and shows crossing over into parallels worlds with different versions of established characters while they're merging IP from different franchises. It's a win-win business strategy, but multiverses also bring up intriguing story possibilities of how we could've turned out differently if the circumstances of our lives were different, and what it would be like to meet your double. I covered those themes in my episode Doppelgängers 2.0, and I looked into one of the first cinematic multiverses, The Tommy Westphall universe, in my episode Inside the Snow Globe. Both episodes were from 2015, and since a lot of recent listeners probably never heard them, I'm presenting them again as a double feature. This episode is sponsored by Walker Books and BetterHelp. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you're interested in advertising on Imaginary Worlds, you can contact them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The imagery of Christmas in most Western countries is of pure wholesomeness with Santa Claus or St. Nicholas, presents, candy, lights, etc. But in central Europe, there is another figure in the mix, the horned devilish-looking character called Krampus, who doles out punishment if you're naughty instead of nice. I talk with Jules Linner and Christina Albert about why it was important for them as children to believe in St Nick's dark companion. Krampus event organizer and author Al Ridenour, along with cultural anthropologist Matthäus Rest, explain the history of Krampus, and why he's still an important part of German and Austrian culture today. Here's the link to Al's book “The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil,” and Al's podcast Bone and Sickle episode on Krampus. This episode is sponsored by Walker Books and BetterHelp. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you're interested in advertising on Imaginary Worlds, you can contact them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're going all post-lockdown and taking a trip beyond Australia's borders (well, virtually anyway)! Join us in a celebration of British books, and meet three exciting stars of the UK kidlit scene. Hear from Harriet Muncaster, author/illustrator and creator of the hugely popular kids' book series Isadora Moon, Mirabelle and Victoria Stitch. Meet Clare Weze, a fabulous author of British and Nigerian heritage, and hear more about her middle grade novel The Lightning Catcher. And get to know James Lancett, an exciting illustrator and animator with many books to his name - you may recognise his work on the covers of our own Nat Amoore's middle grade novels! We also have a great UK book pack on offer from Walker Books, our usual shout-outs and a rundown of our latest recommended kids' reads. Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-64 Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

The Reader Podcast is back after an extended break with an episode about being bold, taking risks and keeping an eye out for the unexpected.  Gill Smith worked at The Reader's Storybarn, our interactive play space for children and young people, when it opened in 2016. Since then, Gill's gone on to enjoy success as an illustrator – her first collaboration, a picture book of Victoria Hislop's Maria's Island, was released in June. Gill chatted with Annie from The Reader about reading, where she finds inspiration, and she shared some valuable advice for budding creatives out there.     Maria's Island by Victoria Hislop, illustrated by Gill Smith, is available now from Walker Books.     We've been busy over the summer producing The Reader magazine and a new anthology for National Poetry Day, The Road Not Taken.    ‘What If This Road' by Sheenagh Pugh With thanks to Seren Books for permission to use the poem here and in the anthology The Road Not Taken.    Read the rest of the short story ‘The Lumber Room' by Saki here.    

The Tailoring Talk roster of varied and supremely talented guests continues as Roberto welcomes comics illustrator Marc Olivent to the show!A freelance illustrator working mainly in the comics industry, Marc has pencilled and inked for Omnibus Press, Hachette Children's Books, Walker Books and legendary comics houses Dark Horse and DC Comics. He was shortlisted for the Carnegie/Kate Greenaway award for illustration for his work on the graphic novel Dark Satanic Mills. Join Roberto as he learns what it's like to be a freelance illustrator, the mechanics involved in pulling a graphic novel together and the stories behind some of Marc's greatest collaborations to date.They also talk about growing up in the 80s, the incident that set Marc on his career path and Roberto's idea for a future graphic novel series.Enjoy!Get in touch! To apply to be a guest on the show, for any questions, comments or future content ideas, please email Roberto at  contact@robertorevillalondon.comLinks:Roberto Revilla http://www.robertorevillalondon.com Roberto on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/robertorevillalondonRoberto on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ItsBobbyRevilla Connect with Roberto on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robertorevillalondonMarc Olivent on Twitter https://twitter.com/marcolivent Marc Olivent on the web https://5ff370f903271.site123.meMarc Olivent on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-olivent-20493420Buy Marc's Graphic Novel "Dark Satanic Mills" here: https://www.amazon.co.ukCredits:Edited by Roberto Revilla Music by Wataboy on PixabayProduced by Roberto RevillaPodcast hosted by BuzzSprout.com

Sara Jafari is a British-Iranian author and editor. Her debut novel The Mismatch was published in 2021. Longlisted for Spread the Word's Life Writing Prize, her writing has also been published in gal-dem and The Good Journal, among other publications. She is also a contributor of the essay collection "I Will Not Be Erased": Our stories about growing up as people of colour (Walker Books, 2019), and Who's Loving You (Trapeze, 2021). She also single-handedly runs TOKEN Magazine, a literary and arts print magazine featuring under-represented writers and artists, as well as working full-time in children's book publishing. Get to know her with #11Questions!⠀⠀⠀

Joanna Ludbrook from Chicken and Frog Books reviews North & South: a tale of two hemispheres by Sandra Morris, published by Walker Books.

Joanna Ludbrook from Chicken and Frog Books reviews North & South: a tale of two hemispheres by Sandra Morris, published by Walker Books.

Girl Scouts build a food pantry...and Scouts join a book club. News Stories Long-time Scouts Canada employee charged with child sex crimes Latest Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan Increases Victims' Fund, Drops Insurer's $650M Offer Brighton Girl Scouts build, install food pantry at Imagination Station playground Walker Books launches Scouts Book Club Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

I'm starting a new classic children's book this week: The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams. I hope you enjoiy it! The book fo the week is 'Love is Powerful' by Heather Dean Brewer and LeUyen Pham, published by Walker Books. To buy the book of the week just head to: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-story-time-with-mama-g-podcast-books-of-the-week Get tickets for Mama G's Story Time Roadshow at Squish (Camberley) on June 19th here: https://www.camberleytheatre.co.uk/events/mama-gs-story-time-roadshow Get tickets for Mama G's Family Pride Party at Stanley Arts on July 4th here: https://stanleyarts.org/event/family-pride/ Don't forget to find me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, just search for @MamaGStories! If you'd like to support my work you can head to: https://www.ko-fi.com/mamag

Today's story if 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies' by Beatrix Potter! And the book fo the week is 'Rain Before Rainbows' by Smriti Halls and David Litchfield, published by Walker Books. To buy the book of the week just head to: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-story-time-with-mama-g-podcast-books-of-the-week Get tickets for Mama G's Story Time Roadshow at Squish (Camberley) on June 19th here: https://www.camberleytheatre.co.uk/events/mama-gs-story-time-roadshow Get tickets for Mama G's Family Pride Party at Stanley Arts on July 4th here: https://stanleyarts.org/event/family-pride/ Don't forget to find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, just search for @MamaGStories! If you'd like to support my work you can head to: https://www.ko-fi.com/mamag

Briar Lawry from Unity Books reviews the YA debut New Zealand novelist Cristina Sanders' Displaced, published by Walker Books.

Briar Lawry from Unity Books reviews the YA debut New Zealand novelist Cristina Sanders' Displaced, published by Walker Books.

In this episode, we get to know three kids' book creators we've long admired. In fact, we can't BELIEVE it's taken us so long to have them on One More Page! First up, Liz chats to author Yvette Poshoglian about her junior fiction series Ella and Olivia and Puppy Diary, plus middle grade historical novel Escape from Cockatoo Island. Hear her thoughts on writing first chapter books, and the serendipitous kayak landing that led to her exploration of Cockatoo Island! Next, Kate meets the amazing illustrator Liz Anelli. Hear all about her start in the world of illustrating kids' books, a behind the scenes look at her processes, her upcoming books, a very exciting illustration exhibition in Newcastle, and much more. Nat then chats with multi-talented author Felice Arena. From his acting experience to his start in kids' book writing, to more about his books like the Specky Magee series and historical middle grade novels, plus insights into successful school visits, it's a super fascinating interview.  We also review a bunch of new release kids' books, share exciting news about team OMP's upcoming story in CBCA's anthology, announce a bumper book prize thanks to Walker Books and more. Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-58 Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

Spanning the last years of primary and all the way up to early adulthood, young adult fiction has an appeal that knows few bounds. Back by popular demand, this is the third in our series of YA book chats. Join Nisa and Antonia as they discuss the following titles:   Listen Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied. Penguin Books, 2021   Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina. Allen & Unwin, 2018   Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas. Walker Books, 2021   The Selection by Kiera Cass. Harper Collins, 2012  

Raymond Antrobus was born in Hackney was diagnosed as deaf during childhood,  He is a writer and educator and has achieved many accolades for his poetry, including the Ted Hughes  Award,  and Poetry Book of the Year for both The Guardian and The Sunday Times.His picturebook, Can Bears Ski? illustrated by Polly Dunbar and published by Walker Books in February 2021, is the story of a young deaf bear, and inspired by Raymond's own experiences.In this episode, he talks with Nikki Gamble about the book and the challenges for education and support of deaf children in school.Purchase the book here

This week's story is the classic 'Rapunzel' - which also happens to be the pantomime I am in that you can download and watch from home until January 31st! The book of the week is 'Over the Shop' by JonArno Lawson and Qin Leng, published by Walker Books. If you would like your own copy you can head to my new bookshop.org affiliate page and get it there! uk.bookshop.org/shop/mamagstories Don't forget to find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, just search for @MamaGStories! If you'd like to support my work you can head to: https://www.ko-fi.com/mamag You can get tickets to download 'Rapunzel' here: www.woodville.co.uk

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Chapter Five of 'The Canterville Ghost' left us on quite the cliffhanger - so I hope you're ready to find out what happens! Where have Virginia and the ghost gone? The book of the week is 'The Broken Raven' by Joseph Elliott, published by Walker Books. Joseph has been a guest on my podcast before - so if you want to find out more about him why not take a listen to his episode from last year! Don't forget to find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, just search for @MamaGStories! If you'd like to support my work you can head to: https://www.ko-fi.com/mamag You can get tickets to download 'Rapunzel' here: www.woodville.co.uk

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This episode we're celebrating curious creatures and wild minds. That's right - it's Book Week 2020! Meet our special guest James Foley, WA-based author/illustrator behind iconic picture books like My Dead Bunny and graphic novel series S. Tinker Inc. plus the artwork in the Toffle Towers series. Hear more about his brand new releases (yes, there's multiple!), his hilarious Book Week anecdotes and much more. In Kids Capers, hear from Real Pretty Kind ambassador Chickpea, and discover a bunch of awesome kids' book recommendations straight from a young reader. We reveal a fabulous book pack prize thanks to Walker Books, shout out to Braille House, reveal our own favourite curious creatures from children's literature and loads more bookish fun. Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-52 Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

Mary Fawcett, Schrödinger's Books reviews The Rise of the Remarkables: Brasswitch and Bot by Gareth Ward. Published by Walker Books.

This week I had a chat with the amazing poet, writer and performer Sophia Thakur. We chatted about the art and craft of poetry, Sophia's inspiring story and the black lives matter movement. Sophia Thakur is one of the most recognisable figures in UK performance poetry today. With over 14 000 youtube followers and a rapidly growing Instagram and Social Media presence Sophia has been described as “our generations first poetry influencer”. She combines honest and provocative lyrics, highlighting the tendencies of many hearts with contemporary music, creating something truly moving and unlike anything in the current music  or poetry scene. She has collaborated with the likes of MTV, NIKE, TEDx, BET and performed her work at some of the UK's biggest music festivals and venues (Glastonbury, Lovebox, Roundhouse, Tate Britain and many more.) In 2018 she signed a major book deal with Walker Books who have released her first poetry collection  SOMEBODY GIVE THIS HEART A PEN in October 2019 across Europe and Australia, and across the United States in January 2020. LINKS:www.sophiathakur.co.ukTwitter : @SophiaThakurFB : @sophiathakurpoetGet in touch....email : offradarpod@gmail.comtwitter @jtopia : twitter.com/jtopiawebsite : offradar.buzzsprout.comChat at you soon,James

今天讀的是英國童書出版社 Walker Books 在1994年出版的繪本 《Handa's Surprise 》。故事描述的是一位住在非洲的小女孩Handa，帶著好吃的水果去拜訪她的好朋友，誰知道草原上一隻隻愛吃水果的動物，悄悄地把水果從籃子裡都偷走了。到了目的地之後，Handa還有水果可以送給她的好朋友嗎？ 這是以前在書店講故事時，許多小朋友的 all-time-favorite～ 繪本用色鮮豔的畫風，生動地展現了非洲草原的人文和風情。學齡前的孩子們總是樂此不疲地一一細數故事中出現的動物和水果，很適合作為語言學習的輔助噢！ 書名：Handa's Surprise 文圖 By：Eileen Browne 出版社 Publisher：Walker Books 音樂： Funny Play by Chiro https://reurl.cc/d0k3Mq bugumi2018@gmail.com Playground by Chiro https://reurl.cc/7XQ8al bugumi2018@gmail.com Contact Angela: Email: alu.emcee@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/angelalu.emcee/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/alu.emcee/

This week's podcast is the story of Martin Luther King Jr, who was a prominent leader of the Civil Rights movement in America in the 1950s and 60s. And the book of the week is 'So Much' by Trish Cooke, illustrated by helen Oxenbury and published by Walker Books. If you'd like to find out more about Martin Luther King Jr, you could always start at his Wikipedia page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) Don't forget you can find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, just search for @mamagstories! Support this podcast

Today's episode is a corker! I interview Loose Woman, Zoe Tyler and Union J's Jaymi Hensley about their latest project 'Joseph and the Amazing All Star Highlights Concert'! They'll be joining Maria Friedman, Darren Day, Jess Conrad, Keith Jack and a whole host of others in a highlights concert of everyone's favourite musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. And here they spill all the tea to tell me how it's going! It's being presented to raise money for 'Acting For Others' - if you want more info head to facebook.com/josephconcert. You can Zoe on the socials at: @zoetylerinternational and www.zoetylerinternational.com and you can find Jaymi at: @OfficialJaymi (Facebook) and @JaymiHensley (Instagram). The book of the week is 'Tooth Fairy in Training' by Michelle Robinson and Briony May Smith, published by Walker Books! Don't forget to find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, just search for @MamaGStories! And you can support my work at: www.ko-fi.com/mamag Enjoy x Support this podcast

Episode 8 - Guess How Much I Love You The selected book this week is a fantastical re-telling of ‘Guess How Much I Love You' - Written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram, originally published by Walker Books in the UK in 1994. Podcast read by Martin Dickinson with original music by Chris Snelling.

Little Beaver lives alone, with no family or friends. One day he cries and hears someone else crying too... Today's story was written by Amy MacDonald and read by Emilia Fox. Snuggle up for a Walker Books story with your little one. #CBeebiesRadio

Mole thinks the moon is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen – and he wants it! Today's story was written by Jonathan Emmett and read by Kevin Whately. Snuggle up for a Walker Books story with your little one. #CBeebiesRadio

In this episode, I got to talk with award-winning children's book illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall. She is based out of Australia. Here is more about Marjorie. When I was a little girl I escaped to the library as often as possible where I spent hours devouring picture books and minutely examining their illustrations. I was very young when I decided to become an illustrator like my then-favorite illustrator C.W. Anderson (what little girl doesn’t love horse drawings?). Encouraged by my creative family, I gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Northern Illinois University. Following my move to Australia, I worked in many areas of illustration, including picture book illustrations. I live in Sydney with my husband and son and spend my days happily illustrating books in the company of my dog, Junior. I love to experiment with new techniques for my illustrations, but always seem to return to my beloved and well-used color pencils. Released November 2016, One Christmas Eve (by Corinne Fenton for Black Dog Books an imprint of Walker Books) was the inspiration for the 2016 Meyer Christmas Windows in Melbourne. I was awarded the CBCA Eve Pownall Award for my first picture book, Killer Plants (Penguin). My books appear on the Premier’s Reading Challenge lists and have been shortlisted or won awards, including My Little World (Omnibus), which was shortlisted for the 2012 Wilderness Society Environment Award, and The Croc & the Platypus (Walker Books), which was shortlisted for the 2015 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year. To see Marjorie's illustrations visit her website Crosby-Fairall.com Instagram Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

gal-dem is a UK publication that is actively addressing the way people of colour are portrayed in the media. Founded by Liv Little in 2015, gal-dem’s mission statement is clear: To empower and support young women and non-binary people of colour, to disrupt racist stereotypes, and shine a light on stories and experiences that matter. Two women playing a vital role in doing that are gal-dem journalists Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Leah Cowan. In this episode of History Becomes Her, Cowan and Brinkhurst-Cuff discuss their book "I Will Not be Erased": Our Stories about Growing Up as People of Colour and their personal experiences of erasure. They pay tribute to the women they find most inspiring: American political activist Angela Davis and Myrna Simpson, mother of Joy Gardner who died in a botched deportation in 1993. Cowan and Brinkhurst-Cuff explore the forgotten women of the Windrush generation and women's role in Britain's Black Power movement.Please subscribe, rate, and review. Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @HBHPod. You can find Rachel on Twitter @RVT9. Special thanks to Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff, Leah Cowan, Walker Books, and gal-dem.Credits: Creator and host: Rachel ThompsonProducers: Maria Dermentzi and Nikolay NikolovEditor: Shannon ConnellanMusic: Christianne StrakerIllustration: Vicky Leta See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A feel good tale about a mummy hare's love for her baby hare

Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series.  Running over January - February 2020, each week we'll bring you some insider information on what exactly is on some incredible Australian Children's book editor's wish list's.  We hope this will be helpful for our author and illustrator listeners, who might be attending some great children's literature conferences in 2020. The Mavens are avid supporters of KidLitVic, of which the tickets go on sale 10 February, 2020.  First up, we have Linsay Knight, head of publishing at Walker Books Australia. Linsay brings some wonderful insights, so get your pens ready folks.... Enjoy! Publisher Links: https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/ KidLitVic Links: http://www.kidlitvic.com/ If you want to check out some other books by this publisher, head on over to  Episode 5  https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-5-The-Mavens-review-The-Mulberry-Tree--Louisianas-way--Allison-Rushby-Interview-e2osdp Episode 13  https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-13-The-Mavens-review-The-Dog-Runner--Catch-a-Falling-Star--Meg-McKinlay-Interview-e36n52 Episode 14  https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-14-The-Mavens-review-Ateban-Cipher--The-Book-of-Answers--Malamander--Allison-Tait-Interview-e36n57 Episode 16  https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-16-The-Mavens-review-Elizabella-Meets-Her-Match--Pog-e3kse2 Episode 20 https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-20-The-Mavens-review--Inheritance--Secrets-Of-A-Schoolyard-Millionaire--Nat-Amoore-Interview-e3q8kv Episode 23  https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-23-The-Mavens-review-Pie-In-The-Sky--The-Seven-Keys--Allison-Rushby-Interview-e49ipe Episode 29  https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-29-The-Lost-Tide-Warriors--Max-Booth-Film-Flip--Mika--Max--Laura-Bloom-Interview-e4sqvv  Episode 32 Edwina Wyatt's: The Secrets of Magnolia Moon https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Ep-32-Beverly-Right-Here--The-Secrets-of-Magnolia-Moon--Edwina-Wyatt-Interview-e7sq03 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 And we love blabbering about books over at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/ You can find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle For our shout outs head over to https://authorsforfireys.wixsite.com/website https://www.littlebookroom.com.au/pages/1475-ABOUTUS

Co tu dużo mówić: pora na podsumowanie. Udało nam się wybrać nasze ulubione książki roku 2019 i to o nich rozmawiamy w najnowszym odcinku. Nie można się nudzić: są powieści, autobiografie, eseje, literatura dziecięca i reportaże. Zapraszamy do wysłuchania pierwszej części! Książki, o których rozmawiamy w podkaście, to: Angie Thomas, „The Hate U Give”, Walker Books; Hillary Jordan, „Błoto”, tłum. Adriana Sokołowska-Ostapko, Wydawnictwo Otwarte; Anna Kowalczyk, „Brakująca połowa dziejów: krótka historia kobiet na ziemiach polskich”, Wydawnictwo W.A.B.; Agnes Lidbeck, „Odnaleźć się”, tłum. Inga Sawicka, Prószyński i S-ka; Michelle Obama, „Becoming. Moja historia”, tłum. Dariusz Żukowski, Wydawnictwo Agora; Szczepan Twardoch, „Drach”, tłum. Grzegorz Kulik, Wydawnictwo Literackie; Onjali Q. Raúf, „Chłopiec z ostatniej ławki”, tłum. Elżbieta Janota, Wydawnictwo Wilga; Sally Magnusson, „The Sealwoman's Gift”, Two Roads; Rebecca Solnit, „Nadzieja w mroku”, tłum. Anna Dzierzgowska i Sławomir Królak, Wydawnictwo Karakter; Donald Antrim, „Głosuj na pana Robinsona i lepszy świat!”, tłum. Mikołaj Denderski, Wydawnictwo Karakter. Zachęcamy do odwiedzin na naszym profilu na Instagramie: https://www.instagram.com/juz_tlumacze/ Intro: http://bit.ly/jennush

Gill Evans is an editorial director at Walker Books. She began her publishing career in 1980 at Heinemann Educational Books before moving on to Reed Children’s Books, where she worked on Blyton, Tintin, Winnie the Pooh, Miffy, the Little Prince, and Babar. She entered the world of digital publishing in 1997 with Ahlberg’s Jolly Postman, one of the earliest CD-ROMs. In 2000 she became Head of Publishing at Random House Children’s Books. She joined Walker Books in 2003 as Editorial Director and Fiction Publisher. Here she talks with Lin Oliver about the role of the editor in the life of a work of art, the changing publishing landscape, “360 degree publishing,” self-publishing and the future of bookselling.Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

Raymond Antrobus was born in London to an English mother and Jamaican father, and is the author of To Sweeten Bitter (Out-Spoken Press) and The Perseverance (Penned In The Margins) which was awarded the UK Poetry Book Society’s Winter Choice in 2018 and was named a poetry book of the year by The Guardian and The Sunday Times as well as being awarded the Ted Hughes award in 2019 and Rathbones Folio award in 2019. He’s also the author of children’s picture book, Bears Can Ski, which will be published by Walker Books and illustrated by Polly Dunbar in April 2020. His poetry has previously been published in POETRY, The Poetry Review, Poets.org, The Deaf Poets Society, News Statesman, The Guardian among others. He is a founding member of Chill Pill and Keats House Poets Forum. @RaymondAntrobus 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

This time, we're putting down our paintbrushes for a brilliant chat with illustrator extraordinaire, Sarah Davis! Hear more about her illustration career and abundance of kids' books, and the inside word on her latest role as Associate Art Director at Walker Books. And in Kids Capers, we chat to some of the talented kids who recently won the illustration challenge run by Queensland publisher, Wombat Books. Hear about these talented young artists' creative journeys, and about the art work that will soon grace the pages of a real life picture book! Discover our latest exciting giveaway and recent reads, plus lots more illustration-focused fun. Read the show notes: www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-27/ Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

After the Revolutionary War, at a pivotal moment when Washington and Spain were fighting for control of North America, one American war hero deflected from honor and signed a secret allegiance with Spain. President Theodore Roosevelt said, "In all our history, there is no more despicable character.” Have you ever heard of James Wilkinson? DOWNLOAD NOW Credit: A huge thanks to New York Times bestselling author, Andra Watkins, whose new book I Am Number 13 pairs international aid volunteer Emmaline Cagney with the unsettled ghost of James Wilkinson—the former American general who’s stuck in an in-between world called Nowhere. I’m also grateful for the scholarly insight of James Lewis, a professor of history at Kalamazoo College. Sources: An Artist in Treason: The Extraordinary Double Life of General James Wilkinson; Linklater, Andro; Walker Books; September 8, 2010. Spaniards, Scoundrels, and Statesmen: General James Wilkinson and the Spanish Conspiracy, 1787-1790; Savage, James E; Hanover College; Retrieved November 2018. James Wilkinson: America's Greatest Scoundrel; Jewett, Tom; Varsity Tutors; Retrieved November 2018. Tarnished Warrior: Major-General James Wilkinson; Jacobs, James Ripley; Literary Licensing; May 26, 2012. James Wilkinson; Encyclopedia.com; Retrieved November 2018.

Today I give a positive book review about the book Jake Atlas and the tomb of the Emerald snakepublished in 2017 by Walker Books and written by Rob Lloyd Jones

Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Richard Smythe, an awarded picture books illustrator and oil painter from the UK. He has worked with publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Paula Wiseman Books, Walker Books, Little Tiger Press and many more. Full Interview notes, guest contacts, key takeaways, and resources: https://artsideoflife.com/richard-smythe/      Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners

In Episode 11, we explore settings in kids' books. Our interview with author, editor and ex-Walker Books publisher Sue Whiting delves into her research process while writing her middle grade novel 'Missing', with its dual setting in Sydney and Panama. Discover how authors can create an authentic sense of place despite never having been to a destination, even capturing the senses, through the wonders of modern technology and a dose of savvy investigation. We share our recent reads, announce our latest giveaway, and in Kids Capers, let the kids take the interviewing reins. A wonderful bunch of inquisitive kids interview author Alex Miles (Starring Olive Black/Zac Power), discovering more about her Egypt setting in her latest Olive Black title. Read the show notes: www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-11 Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

Comedian, writer and member of The Chaser team, Andrew Hansen joins me to discuss what he might feel ashamed of, and whether or not that has had any influence on his life and career.With an extensive career in the Australian comedy and media industry, Andrew has done a lot, but has a lot more coming up.His new show Radio Chaser starts 22 Jan 2018 on Triple M Sydney (3-4pm weekdays) and he has a new childrens book Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies due May 2018 from Walker Books (for ages 8+) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ken Clarke MP, jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch, historian Melanie Lamotte and writer and puzzle-historian Alex Bellos join Libby Purves. Alex Bellos is a writer and broadcaster who writes a maths blog and a puzzle blog for the Guardian newspaper. His book Can You Solve my Problems? reveals the story of the puzzle through 125 of the world's best brainteasers, from ancient China to medieval Europe, Victorian England to modern-day Japan, with stories of espionage, mathematical breakthroughs and puzzling rivalries along the way. He has also written a children's book, Football School, which uses football to explain everything from maths to zoology and English to fashion. Can You Solve my Problems? is published by Guardian Faber. Football School is published by Walker Books. During his 46 years as the MP for Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, Ken Clarke has been at the very heart of government under three prime ministers. In his memoir, Kind of Blue, he charts his progress from working class scholarship boy to high political office, including four years as Chancellor of the Exchequer. His position on the left of the Conservative party often led Margaret Thatcher to question his true blue credentials, and his passionate commitment to the European project has led many fellow Conservatives to regard him with suspicion - and cost him the leadership on no fewer than three occasions. Kind of Blue - A Political Memoir, is published by Macmillan. Melanie Lamotte is a Junior Research Fellow in history at Newnham College, Cambridge, studying slavery, ethnic prejudice and early modern French colonialism. Born in Paris, she studied at the Sorbonne and at the University of Cambridge. Her fascination with history began ten years ago when she started to investigate her Caribbean origins and reconstructed her family tree, tracing it back three centuries to her slave ancestor, who was taken from the coast of Senegal to work on a sugar cane plantation on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Soweto Kinch is a jazz saxophonist, bandleader, composer, rapper and presenter of Radio 3's Jazz Now. He is also a double MOBO-award winner and Mercury Prize nominee. He releases his new album Nonogram, which takes its cue from the language of mathematics and geometry. The album's concept revolves around a nine-sided wheel, or nonagon, with each musical point along the wheel exploring a different number or shape. Nonogram is released on Soweto Kinch Recordings. Producer: Annette Wells.

On 13 June 2016, Walker Books presented the imaginative adventure story 'The Book of Pearl' at Free Word Centre. We welcomed its internationally acclaimed author, Timothée de Fombelle, who was in conversation with his translators Sarah Ardizzone and Sam Gordon to discuss his journey in creating the story, and theirs in bringing it to life in English. This event was chaired by Joy Court. Wanderlust: Great Literature from Around the World is a monthly event series at Free Word. To explore the Wanderlust events we’ve held so far and read about (and around) some of the books we’ve featured, click here: https://www.freewordcentre.com/explore/projects/wanderlust

Lynn Barber first met Sebastian Walker at Oxford. "He was the first person I'd ever met who was gay...quite funny looking with a big adam's apple and bespeckled face...he dressed in a very dandy way." He formed Walker Books in 1978 which, in Lynn's words, "launched a whole new era of children's book publishing." He took every opportunity to reinvent the rules of publishing - he paid the illustrators more money than anyone else, befriending the likes of Maurice Sendak and Helen Oxenbury till they agreed to work for him. He struck a deal to sell books through Sainsbury's supermarkets and justified it in the name of child literacy. Titles like 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and 'Where's Wally? would establish Walker Books as a major player in children's book publishing. Walker would describe the financial side of business as a "bore" preferring to spend his money on lavish parties for his friends. Lynn Barber talks to Matthew Parris about why Sebastian Walker remains such a memorable friend. They're joined by Walker's sister and biographer Mirabel Cecil who says her brother "..had very little sense of his own identity", and that his one true love was really the piano. Producer: Toby Field First broadcast on Radio 4 in 2012.

This week Libby Purves is joined by guests including Princess Campbell, Simon Day, Clare Peake and Henry Winkler. Princess Campbell was one of the first black ward sisters working in the NHS; she was one of a pioneering group of African-Caribbean workers who began to challenge barriers of prejudice. Her uniform goes on display at M-Shed, Bristol's new city museum in the old 1950s transit sheds at Prince's Wharf on the historic waterfront. Simon Day is the actor and stand-up comedian, probably best known from 'The Fast Show'. He publishes his memoir, 'Comedy and Error' in which he writes about his life as a celebrity as well as his childhood growing up in SE London, being sent to borstal for petty thieving, and about his addiction to drugs, money and success. 'Comedy and Error' is published by Simon & Schuster. Clare Peake is the daughter of the writer Mervyn Peake, author of the Gormenghast series of novels. Her memoir, 'Under a Canvas Sky', tells of her bohemian childhood and the impact of her father's Parkinson's disease on her life. Radio 4 is broadcasting several programmes about Mervyn Peake and Gormenghast: 'A Hundred Years of Mervyn Peake' and 'The History of Titus Groan' in the classic serial slot. 'Under a Canvas Sky' is published by Constable. Henry Winkler is the American actor, director and children's author, best known for playing 'The Fonz' in television's 'Happy Days'. He is in the UK and will be touring the country visiting schools with 'First News', the national newspaper for children, on the My Way! Tour. He'll be introducing British schoolchildren to his Hank Zipzer stories (published by Walker Books), which focus on a ten year-old boy with dyslexia and are based on his own past experiences.

I have the habit of reacting audibly when reading good works of non-fiction. Members of my household and strangers on airplanes have been startled by my hmms and huhs of surprise, my ews and ughs of disgust, and my wows of disbelief. I put my whole vocabulary of interjections to use while reading Gavin Mortimer‘s book The Great Swim (Walker Books, 2008). Mortimer, an English writer based in Paris, tells the story of four Americans who attempted in 1926 to become the first woman to swim the English Channel: Gertrude Ederle, Lillian Cannon, Amelia Gade, and Clarabelle Barrett. The woman who succeeded was Ederle, a 19-year-old Olympic swimmer who broke the existing record–set of course by a man–by nearly two hours. But while Ederle bested the rough seas of the Channel, she was unprepared for the media storm that engulfed her afterward. Her story, as told by Mortimer, shows the beginnings of the celebrity-mad culture in which we live today, and the damage that culture can do to people who are, for a brief time, turned into idols. Mortimer’s account of Ederle’s life is poignant, and his narrative of the competition between the four swimmers is brimming with intrigues, scheming newspapermen, and flappers–and even a cameo by General Black Jack Pershing. And the chapters that describe the swimmers’ attempts at the crossing are real page-turners, as the women battled against tides, weather, jellyfish, and big ships. If you’re looking for a book to read while on the beach, this is ideal. My dad, a lifelong swimmer, will be getting a copy for Father’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Kerr reads from King of Infinite Space: Donald Coxeter, the Man who Saved Geometry by Siobhan Roberts, published by Walker Books. "While we no more notice geometry and its crucial impact on our lives then we notice the curve of the earth when walking upon it, geometry is everywhere, and its reach is infinite."