Podcasts about World Book Day

Sky, Storytelling, AI and the Future of Youth Education with Nishy Lall In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, Philippa is joined by Nishy Lall, a strategic senior leader with over 15 years' experience shaping large-scale social impact, youth engagement, digital equity and inclusion programmes across the UK, Europe and the US. Nishy leads Sky's youth and social impact work, helping young people fulfil their potential through digital access, creativity, storytelling and real-world industry experiences. Through initiatives such as Sky Up Academy Studios, The Edit, and wider Sky youth programmes, she shares how Sky is opening doors into media, technology and creative careers for young people who may not otherwise see those pathways as available to them. This conversation explores how immersive media experiences, AI, creative technology and industry partnerships can help young people build confidence, communication skills, digital literacy and a stronger sense of belonging. From creating news reports in professional-style studios to using tools such as Adobe Express for storytelling challenges, Nishy explains how Sky's programmes support both teachers and learners by connecting curriculum, creativity and future skills.  At the heart of the episode is a powerful message: opportunities shape futures. When young people are given access to the right environments, tools and encouragement, they can begin to see themselves differently — not as a finished article, but as someone with agency, curiosity and potential.   Episode Summary Nishy Lall from Sky joins The EdTech Podcast to discuss how Sky's youth programmes are helping young people build confidence, skills and aspirations through digital media, AI, creative technology and real-world industry experiences. The conversation explores Sky Up Academy Studios, where young people step into studio environments, take on production roles, create their own news reports and experience the power of storytelling from script to screen. Nishy also shares the impact of The Edit, Sky's schools-based storytelling challenge developed with Adobe, which gives young people access to creative tools and the opportunity to explore themes such as climate change, diversity, mental health, wellbeing and media literacy. Philippa and Nishy discuss the role of AI in education, the importance of ethical and responsible use, and why young people should be supported to see technology as an enabler rather than a replacement for human creativity. They also explore digital equity, inclusion, teacher support, lifelong learning, creative career pathways and the importance of helping every young person feel that they belong in future-facing industries. Key Themes Sky's youth and social impact work Nishy shares how Sky's social impact programmes are designed to help young people fulfil their potential through digital access, creativity and future skills. Sky Up Academy Studios The episode explores how students visit immersive studio spaces, take on roles such as presenter, editor, director and camera operator, and create their own media content linked to curriculum themes. Digital equity and access Nishy describes digital equity as fairness — ensuring young people have access to tools, experiences and environments that allow them to express themselves and discover new possibilities. AI, creativity and responsible use The conversation explores how young people are already engaging with AI, why prompt literacy and critical thinking matter, and how AI can support ideation and storytelling when used responsibly. Creative technology and career pathways Sky's programmes help students understand the range of roles within media, broadcast, film, storytelling and creative technology, opening up pathways they may never have previously considered. Supporting teachers and curriculum learning The discussion highlights how media production can bring subjects such as history, geography, English, climate education and online safety to life in new and memorable ways. Belonging, confidence and inclusion Nishy shares examples of young people thriving in studio environments, including those who may struggle in traditional classroom settings, and explains why confidence and belonging are central to long-term impact.   Chapter Markers 00:00 Introduction to Nishy Lall and Sky's youth impact 02:30 Sky Up Academy Studios: a hands-on industry experience 03:18 Building teamwork, communication and digital literacy 05:07 AI in education and young people's digital confidence 06:20 Inspiring creativity and confidence in young learners 08:01 Inclusion, accessibility and opportunity for all 09:23 The fourth industrial revolution and youth readiness 10:53 Real-world careers: from studio experience to industry pathways 13:20 Using media to teach history and other curriculum subjects 15:21 Supporting diverse learners and students with additional needs 18:50 Earth Day, World Book Day and meaningful media projects 21:39 Media literacy and responsible content creation 22:55 AI, creativity, ethics and prompt literacy 25:26 The future of work and lifelong learning 28:34 Sky's role in digital innovation and education 35:01 Building confidence, aspiration and belonging 37:24 Partnerships, industry collaboration and authentic learning 42:01 Preparing educators for a changing digital world 44:14 Creating opportunities for all young people 45:35 Closing reflections and future outlook 46:13 Empowering youth through creative education 46:43 Why digital equity matters 47:08 Community, engagement and the role of EdTech Guest Bio Nishy Lall is a strategic senior leader with over 15 years' experience shaping large-scale social impact, youth engagement, digital equity and inclusion strategies across the UK, Europe and the US. She brings extensive board and non-executive experience, deep governance expertise and a strong track record of financial leadership, including oversight of multi-million-pound budgets and complex programme portfolios. Nishy is recognised for influencing national conversations on skills, inclusion and media literacy, and for building high-value partnerships across industry, education and the technology sector. She is an award-winning change-maker, recognised as Asian Women of the Year 2020 — Social & Humanitarian, Drum Awards Change Maker of the Year 2022, and We Make Change Top 100 Change Leader 2025. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishy-lall-61b91415/  Resources and Links Sky Up – The Edit: https://www.skyup.sky/the-edit Sky Up Academy Studios: https://www.skyup.sky/academy-studios Access All Arts: https://accessallarts.skyarts.uk/ Sky Group on X: https://x.com/SkyGroup Adobe Creative Cloud: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html  

What does emotional intelligence actually look like in real life — not just as a concept, but in how we show up every day?In this episode, Victoria dives into the Emotionality Factor of emotional intelligence and why it plays such a critical role in how we connect, communicate, and build relationships. With thoughtful reflection and real-life examples, she and Heather explore how well we truly understand emotions — both our own and other people's.World Book Day just passed, so you know what this means… DISC as books

To close our World Book Day series, Round Table invites you into two richly different worlds: Lu Min's "Dinner for Six" and Di An's "Dear Fengmi", read by authors themselves.

In honor of World Book Day, National Library Week and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary, librarians from Brooklyn Public Library have put together a list of 250 books that have been important to the United States. Linda Johnson, CEO and president of Brooklyn Public Library, talks about some of the books on the list and why librarians chose them. Photo: Rare books at the Brooklyn Library Central Branch. Credit: MMHAD via Wikimedia Commons.

April 23 is World Book Day. Across China, a week-long celebration of reading has been taking place. And more specifically in Nanchang, the Fifth National Reading Conference has turned books into something more: experiences that blend history, poetry, and cutting-edge technology. / Book recommendation from Chinese writer Lu Min (19:59) On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

With six months until the US midterms, we take a look at domestic polls to assess how the Trump administration’s actions are playing out at home. Plus: what’s on the agenda at the Delphi Economic Forum and World Book Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pippa speaks to Tasleem Sather, the Education Programme Lead at SPARK Turffontein, about the secret to raising children who love to read. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert about how copyright is being reshaped in the digital era, as writers, musicians and filmmakers grapple with revenue losses amid online sharing and the growing e‑book market. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with World Book Day, Viewpoint takes a closer look at how reading is evolving in an age of constant information and competing attention. Lynlee Foo speaks with Warren Fernandez, Deputy Chairman, National Library Board, drawing on insights from his new book What We Read, and Why. They discuss the gap between information and understanding, how platforms shape what we read, and why reading still matters in a more complex world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not every child has access to books… but every child deserves the chance to read, learn and dream. This World Book Day, Hot Cares is helping change that — supporting Edu Fun with a donation that will put more books into the hands of those who need them most. Hot Cares

Writer Di An wrote the books that defined your teenage years. Now she's writing for the adult you've become. In this third episode of our World Book Day series, we talk about "Dear Fengmi," a novel about a single mom, a twice-divorced man, and a little girl named Honey who asks why ice cream melts. / Does diamond still mean love for eternity to you (14:22)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

Hola Chicos! Welcome back to Spanish Loops! Today we talk about one of the most beautiful and honestly, unique traditions in Spain: Sant Jordi in Catalonia.So… who is Saint George? Picture this: a brave knight, a terrifying dragon, and a princessabout to meet her fate. According to the Catalan version of the legend, Saint George slays the dragon and from the dragon's blood, a red rose blooms, which he gives to the princess. And just like that… a symbol of love is born.Fast forward a few centuries, and that legend transforms into something magical.Every April 23rd, Catalonia celebrates Sant Jordi, its patron saint, with streets filled with books and roses everywhere. Think of it as a mix between Valentine's Day and World Book Day, but with way more soul. Traditionally, men gave women roses, and women gave men books, but today, everyone gives bothto everyone. It's about love, culture, and connection.Now here's where it gets even more interesting: the book tradition didn't come from the legend, it was added much later. In 1929, a literary initiative in Barcelona promoted reading, eventually aligning with April 23rd, the symbolic date linkedto literary giants like Cervantes and Shakespeare.So, what you have today is a perfect fusion: Love from the legend and Culture from literature.And trust us, if you've ever walked through Barcelona on that day, it's unforgettable.By the way, Jorge has already captured this magic in a special video on his YouTube channel during a Sant Jordi celebration; the name of his channel is Traveling with Jorge in YouTube. Don't miss it… it brings everything we're talking about to life.Because Sant Jordi isn't just a tradition… it's a feeling.For Jorge: Small Group Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingwithjorge.com/Small group tours Spain, cultural tours Spain and Portugal, authentic travel experiences, guided tours for mature travelers, food and wine tours Iberian Peninsula.If you're dreaming about discovering Spain and Portugal beyond the typical tourist routes, Jorge designs small group cultural tours that combine history, local gastronomy, wine experiences, and meaningful human connections. His journeys are crafted for curious travelers who value authenticity, comfort, and depth over rushed itineraries. Explore upcoming departures, detailed itineraries, and insider travel insights at TravelingWithJorge.com Your trusted source for unforgettable small group tours in Spain and Portugal.For Fran: Cultural & Gastronomic Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingsteps.es/Spain cultural tours, Portugal walking tours, food and wine travel Spain, Camino experiences, senior-friendly tours Spain, immersive Iberian travel.Looking for a deeper way to experience Spain and Portugal? Fran at Traveling Steps curates immersive cultural tours that blend history, gastronomy, local traditions, and relaxed walking experiences designed especially for thoughtful, experience-driven travelers. From Mediterranean islands to the Portuguese Camino, each itinerary is built around authentic encounters and meaningful storytelling. Discover upcoming tours, travel guides, and insider advice at TravelingSteps.es and start planning your next unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal.For Pamplona Fiesta – San Fermín Balcony RentalsWebsite: https://www.pamplonafiesta.com/San Fermín balcony rental, best balcony Running of the Bulls, Pamplona bull run views, VIP balcony San Fermín 2026, safe viewing Encierro Pamplona.Planning to experience the legendary Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Secure one of the best balcony views in the city with PamplonaFiesta.com Our premium San Fermín balcony rentals offer safe, exclusive, and unforgettable vantage points overlooking the famous Encierro route.Explore availability and book early at PamplonaFiesta.com to guarantee your place above the action.

Hola Chicos! Welcome back to Spanish Loops! Today we talk about one of the most beautiful and honestly, unique traditions in Spain: Sant Jordi in Catalonia.So… who is Saint George? Picture this: a brave knight, a terrifying dragon, and a princessabout to meet her fate. According to the Catalan version of the legend, Saint George slays the dragon and from the dragon's blood, a red rose blooms, which he gives to the princess. And just like that… a symbol of love is born.Fast forward a few centuries, and that legend transforms into something magical.Every April 23rd, Catalonia celebrates Sant Jordi, its patron saint, with streets filled with books and roses everywhere. Think of it as a mix between Valentine's Day and World Book Day, but with way more soul. Traditionally, men gave women roses, and women gave men books, but today, everyone gives bothto everyone. It's about love, culture, and connection.Now here's where it gets even more interesting: the book tradition didn't come from the legend, it was added much later. In 1929, a literary initiative in Barcelona promoted reading, eventually aligning with April 23rd, the symbolic date linkedto literary giants like Cervantes and Shakespeare.So, what you have today is a perfect fusion: Love from the legend and Culture from literature.And trust us, if you've ever walked through Barcelona on that day, it's unforgettable.By the way, Jorge has already captured this magic in a special video on his YouTube channel during a Sant Jordi celebration; the name of his channel is Traveling with Jorge in YouTube. Don't miss it… it brings everything we're talking about to life.Because Sant Jordi isn't just a tradition… it's a feeling.For Jorge: Small Group Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingwithjorge.com/Small group tours Spain, cultural tours Spain and Portugal, authentic travel experiences, guided tours for mature travelers, food and wine tours Iberian Peninsula.If you're dreaming about discovering Spain and Portugal beyond the typical tourist routes, Jorge designs small group cultural tours that combine history, local gastronomy, wine experiences, and meaningful human connections. His journeys are crafted for curious travelers who value authenticity, comfort, and depth over rushed itineraries. Explore upcoming departures, detailed itineraries, and insider travel insights at TravelingWithJorge.com Your trusted source for unforgettable small group tours in Spain and Portugal.For Fran: Cultural & Gastronomic Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingsteps.es/Spain cultural tours, Portugal walking tours, food and wine travel Spain, Camino experiences, senior-friendly tours Spain, immersive Iberian travel.Looking for a deeper way to experience Spain and Portugal? Fran at Traveling Steps curates immersive cultural tours that blend history, gastronomy, local traditions, and relaxed walking experiences designed especially for thoughtful, experience-driven travelers. From Mediterranean islands to the Portuguese Camino, each itinerary is built around authentic encounters and meaningful storytelling. Discover upcoming tours, travel guides, and insider advice at TravelingSteps.es and start planning your next unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal.For Pamplona Fiesta – San Fermín Balcony RentalsWebsite: https://www.pamplonafiesta.com/San Fermín balcony rental, best balcony Running of the Bulls, Pamplona bull run views, VIP balcony San Fermín 2026, safe viewing Encierro Pamplona.Planning to experience the legendary Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Secure one of the best balcony views in the city with PamplonaFiesta.com Our premium San Fermín balcony rentals offer safe, exclusive, and unforgettable vantage points overlooking the famous Encierro route.Explore availability and book early at PamplonaFiesta.com to guarantee your place above the action.

April 23 is World Book Day, and this week on Round Table, we're taking part in the celebration. Today we launch a special five-part series featuring acclaimed Chinese writers, each sharing a book that changed their perspective. The first features Qi Jinnian with her book "Wandering the Hengduan Mountains". / The Soapbox: Shenzhen, the city saying NO to its people (10:20). On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

Award-Winning Journalist Hafsa Lodi Talks About World Book Day 

Hello! Welcome to this month's edition of Answer Us Back, full of your feedback on AMTs old and new. Today: Following AMT416's discussion of meat fondue, Amanda gives us meat fondue tips amassed from four generations of her family's festive flesh fondue.  Also apropos of AMT416, Rebekah - and several other people! - notes the existence of a 9/11 musical: Come From Away.  AMT306 inspired Matt from Birmingham to try the chicken kyiv sandwich, which has comforted him during many major life events since.  Chris from New Zealand wants an update on AMT376's message from the then 38-year-old Olly to his future fortysomething self ie present day Olly. We heard from so many of you about  World Book Day! Katy has a clever way to keep your kid's costume obligations extremely light.. Joe in Minnesota sees your World Book Day and raises you the Children Pretending To Be Historical Waxworks Day of his own childhood. Neil from Staffordshire is haunted by an AMT jingle from 15+ years ago. If you've been haunted by thoughts about AMTs 1-416, exorcise them by sharing them with us for future episodes of Answer Us Back. And as always, send in your questions, in voicenote or written form to answermethispodcast@googlemail.com. All new AMT417 will be in your podfeed 30 April 2026.  Help keep AMT going by signing up at patreon.com/answermethis, where highest tier gets access to our ENTIRE back catalogue, including the paywalled episodes, the special albums, the Bonus Bits of Crapp on the AMT App (RIP) and all the Retro AMT episodes. AMT is sponsored by: • Saily, flexible eSIM data roaming plans for when you're abroad. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code amt15 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to saily.com/amt15. • The London Review of Books, the twice-monthly literary mag full of essays, reviews and more by excellent writers. Get a 6 month print and digital subscription for just £12 at LRB.me/answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Q&A and this one goes in some unexpected directions. Dylan and Hayden tackle your questions with their usual mix of genuine advice and complete chaos.First, a story that riled Dylan up before the episode even started. A new parent going back to work was told by their head teacher to stop helping with the baby at night so they could get more sleep for work. Dylan and Hayden have some thoughts.Then, a brilliant nuanced question about whether it is ever acceptable for an HLTA to do planning and marking. If the hours are contracted, the planning is already done, and nothing is happening outside of paid time, is that fine? Yes and no. The pay gap still does not add up.Spotting red flags when job hunting comes up next, with some really practical tips on what to ask when you walk around a school and why the answers will tell you everything you need to know. Including a story from an anonymous post online about a teacher being penalised for not teaching science during World Book Day week. Yes, really.Dylan also gives his honest take on prepping children for the Multiplication Tables Check, why he actually likes the MTC, and why your goal should never be to prep for the test but to just properly teach times tables.Plus: teachers paying for their own pencils and blue tack. Are we doing this? Are we not?Funny, honest, and never dull. This is Teach Sleep Repeat.

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We're recapping a big couple of weeks on the School Runway. Bronagh's birthday turned out to be one for the books with a night away in London, cocktails at what might be the best Negroni bar in Soho, and a Queens of Archive leopard print coat that is, officially, her whole personality now. Meanwhile Cara has gone fully down the Pokemon card rabbit hole, and we're looking back on the annual World Book Day chaos featuring a last-minute Captain Underpants costume, a bald cap and a lot of prayers. Boycie the Staffy puppy has also arrived and is already running the household. Dublin for St Patrick's Day is up next with spice bags, proper pubs and absolutely zero itinerary.Bronagh's birthday recap in London: Bankside Hotel, Bar Termini Soho and the Queens of Archive coat worth every pennyBoycie the Staffy puppy: first week home, dog training tips and the yelp trick that actually worksPokemon card collecting: why it's worth checking your loft and how to get started with your kidsWorld Book Day costume chaos: Captain Underpants on a budget (been and gone, but we feel your pain)Dublin for St Patrick's Day: spice bags, Irish pub etiquette and winging itInstagram: @schoolrunwaypod Leave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4 Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe was joined by Julie McLaughlin, Executive Librarian with Limerick City and County Library Service for World Book Day.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing Rose Ayling-Ellis turns the pages of her World Book Day 2026 offering, The Big Bang, which is out now.Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass live from the rock n roll tower every morning from 0630! Watch all the stars live on the FREE Virgin Radio UK app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ is joined in studio by Leona Forde who is Gill Books' first-ever World Book Day author and has a new smash on her hands with St Patrick's Day Pandemonium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are.Jim Eldridge was born in Central London towards the end of WWII, and survived attacks by V2 rockets on the King's Cross area where he lived. In 1971 he sold his first sitcom to the BBC and had his first book commissioned. Since then he has had more than 100 books published, with sales of over three million copies. 'Murder at St. Paul's Cathedral' is book 1 in his new Cathedral Mysteries Series, which will explore crimes in notable UK cathedrals during WWII. This book follows Inspector Coburg and Sergeant Lampson as they unravel a mysterious murder committed against a senior chorister. Douglas Jackson is the author of twenty historical novels mystery thrillers, including the critically acclaimed nine-book Hero of Rome series. 'Blood Vengeance' is the gripping third installment in the Warsaw Quartet, where the body of a beautiful, well-connected Polish SOE agent is found in the gardens of a country house in Scotland. James Sulzer was an Intensive English major at Yale, worked in television for a number of years, then moved with his family to the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. In his early years on the island, he laboured as a commercial scalloper, which inspired a big part of the story in his novel. 'All that Smolders' is his first murder mystery and is written in honour of his mother, who was a big Agatha Christie fan. ...S.J. Bennett was born in Yorkshire and travelled the world as an army child. She had a varied career before her debut novel was published at the age of 42. Since then her books have won awards, and been optioned for TV. She was once asked to interview for the role of Assistant Private Secretary to the Queen, and still considers it the job that got away. 'The Queen Who Came in from the Cold' is the latest in 'Her majesty the Queen Investigates' series. Hollay Ghadery is a multi-genre writer living in rural Ontanio. Her acclaimed memoir of mixed-race identity and mental illness, Muse, won the 2023 Canadian BookClub Award for Non Fiction/Memoir. Her debut novel 'The Unravelling of Ou' is about a sock puppet named Ecology Paul, which the character of Minoo has a strong connection to. Gavin Taylor is a writer and artist inspired by the wildlife in his garden and a long-standing fascination with insects. 'Bertie Comes to Stay and Other Stories' features a most unusual animal; a giant bumblebee the size of a sheepdog! Aimed at children age 6-9, the stories combine humour and warmth with themes of kindness, inclusion, communication and understand difference. Rashmi Sirdeshpande is aneurodivergent children's author with an advocate for underrepresented voices in children's publishing. A former World Book Day author and BookTrust writer in residence, Rasmni ihas won a number of awards, including the Diverse Book Awards. 'Har Kumar: Ultimate Superstar' is a laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. Hari is 10 years old and is 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a superstar. All he needs to make it big is a lucky break.

Darren talks about online attitudes towards World Book Day before looking at research into how we can get teachers to remain in the profession beyond the first five years.

In today's show we hear from 11 of the World Book Day books for 2026 which are available from RNIB, plus we listen back to two of our most popular children's authors, Julia Donaldson makes some illustrations in audio and the late great Michael Bond talks about the origins of Paddington.

Shed chat, Crufts and World Book Day.

Our Midlands Correspondent, Sinead Hussy spoke to some of the children from St. Mary's and St. John's National School in Edgeworthstown. We also hear from Kim Taylor, librarian at Edgewrthstown libruary.

Send a textIt is a full house this episode we have all been out visiting railways across the UK. Alasdair  goes  to East Kent Railway – a Colonel Stephens Line ..if you are not familiar with that name...he was an engineer who built and managed his own empire of branch lines up and down the UK around the early part of the last century. Alasdair chats to Chris Jackson from the Colonel Stephens Society to set the scene before setting off to KentSharon has been considering her favourite railway books as we mark World Book Day in the week we publish.Young reporter George Woodward visits the Peak Rail at half term and Paddy Range has been out on a diesel hunt,  this time to the Severn Valley Railway and producer Laura Raymond popped along to chat to volunteers at Llangollen Railway on the first day of their season and a meets a very special volunteer who will soon be having tea with the King!Links Below to the Railways and organisations in this episode.Colonel Stephens SocietyThe Colonel Stephens Railway Museum - Kent & East Sussex RailwayEast Kent Railway TrustWorld Book DayLlangollen RailwayBetteshanger Country ParkPeak RailSevern Valley Railway#SharonGregory #Paddyrange #Alasdair Stewart #Laura Raymond #WorldBookDayThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze in a derelict building next to Ashford College. Huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from Swanton House in Elwick Road yesterday evening. Hear from our reporter Max Chesson who has been to the scene. Also in today's episode,  a document detailing where 23,000 homes could be built in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay will be debated by councillors for the first time tonight. It's known as a Local Plan and also sets out where things like roads will need to be constructed to support new developments and growing populations. Our local democracy reporter Dan Esson has more information. The MP for Ashford is warning that exposure to misinformation on social media is damaging children's mental health. It's as TikTok videos have emerged encouraging so called "school wars" across the county, with organised fighting between pupils. A number of schools have sent letters home to parents saying it's already impacting children. We've been speaking to Sojan Joseph. Vouchers will be handed out in schools across Kent as we celebrate World Book Day. It's as recent figures from the National Literacy Trust show daily reading levels for children have reached a 20-year low. Hear from award winning Kent author Annabel Steadman who wrote the Skandar series. And in sport, the Maidstone United manager's admitted he may need to add to his squad due to injury problems. Strike Muhammadu Faal was stretchered off on Tuesday night while goalkeeper Nathan Harness suffered concussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the author, academic, screenwriter, creator of fantastical worlds and nocturnal roof-climber, Katherine Rundell. An award-winning non-fiction author for adults and fiction writer for children – whose books have sold over 4million copies worldwide, Rundell has penned works that span from the Impossible Creatures series – set in magical, endangered Archipelago – to Rooftoppers, about a young girl called Sophie who climbs the roofs of Paris in search of her mother, which is, one of my favourites. Because another of Rundell's great works is Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old and Wise, a small yet mighty book that argues for children's fiction as integral to our reading output. A place which invites us not only to understand the fundamentals of good and evil, but reminds us of the importance of taking kids seriously, as Sophie, the protagonist in Rooftoppers, reminds us: “Do not underestimate children, do not underestimate girls.” I also highly recommend Rundell's lecture on this subject that was published in the London Review of Books last winter. A Fellow of St Catherine's College, Oxford and quondam fellow of All Souls College, Oxford – where she was admitted as the youngest fellow in 2008 – Rundell is also a scholar on the 16th century poet, preacher, politician, lawyer, Dean of St Paul's Cathedral (and more) John Donne, with her electrically-written biography, Super Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne that won her the Baillie Gifford Prize. A #1 NYT and ST bestselling author, the winner of Waterstones Book of the Year, and the Author of the Year, as recognised by the British Book Awards, Rundell is one of our greatest thinkers, writers, creators, and campaigner for “putting imagination first”. And it is reading her books that I am reminded of that superpower, the brilliance of human capability that not only gets us to dream up different worlds, but imagine how we can make this complex one a much more beautiful and better place. This week marks World Book Day 2026, and excitingly the publication of my first children's book, so I couldn't be more honoured to speak with Katherine today, about writing, art, books, and more. –– KATHERINE'S BOOKS: https://www.waterstones.com/author/katherine-rundell/53343 MY CHILDREN'S BOOK! https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-story-of-art-without-men/katy-hessel/9780241824214 -- THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE LEVETT COLLECTION: https://www.famm.com/en/ https://www.instagram.com/famm_mougins // https://www.merrellpublishers.com/9781858947037 Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Sound editing by Nada Smiljanic Music by Ben Wetherfield

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the author, academic, screenwriter, creator of fantastical worlds and nocturnal roof-climber, Katherine Rundell. An award-winning non-fiction author for adults and fiction writer for children – whose books have sold over 4million copies worldwide, Rundell has penned works that span from the Impossible Creatures series – set in magical, endangered Archipelago – to Rooftoppers, about a young girl called Sophie who climbs the roofs of Paris in search of her mother, which is, one of my favourites. Because another of Rundell's great works is Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old and Wise, a small yet mighty book that argues for children's fiction as integral to our reading output. A place which invites us not only to understand the fundamentals of good and evil, but reminds us of the importance of taking kids seriously, as Sophie, the protagonist in Rooftoppers, reminds us: “Do not underestimate children, do not underestimate girls.” I also highly recommend Rundell's lecture on this subject that was published in the London Review of Books last winter. A Fellow of St Catherine's College, Oxford and quondam fellow of All Souls College, Oxford – where she was admitted as the youngest fellow in 2008 – Rundell is also a scholar on the 16th century poet, preacher, politician, lawyer, Dean of St Paul's Cathedral (and more) John Donne, with her electrically-written biography, Super Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne that won her the Baillie Gifford Prize. A #1 NYT and ST bestselling author, the winner of Waterstones Book of the Year, and the Author of the Year, as recognised by the British Book Awards, Rundell is one of our greatest thinkers, writers, creators, and campaigner for “putting imagination first”. And it is reading her books that I am reminded of that superpower, the brilliance of human capability that not only gets us to dream up different worlds, but imagine how we can make this complex one a much more beautiful and better place. This week marks World Book Day 2026, and excitingly the publication of my first children's book, so I couldn't be more honoured to speak with Katherine today, about writing, art, books, and more. –– KATHERINE'S BOOKS: https://www.waterstones.com/author/katherine-rundell/53343 MY CHILDREN'S BOOK! https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-story-of-art-without-men/katy-hessel/9780241824214 -- THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE LEVETT COLLECTION: https://www.famm.com/en/ https://www.instagram.com/famm_mougins // https://www.merrellpublishers.com/9781858947037 Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Sound editing by Nada Smiljanic Music by Ben Wetherfield

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Bex is celebrating in style with a very special World Book Day episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! First up, Bex is joined by Chris Lloyd, diving into Funny FACTopia!: World Book Day 2026: Follow the Trail of 100 Wacky Facts. Get ready for brain-boggling trivia, unbelievable true stories, and the kind of facts that’ll have you racing to tell everyone in your class. Then, it’s time for mischief and mayhem with Sibeal Pounder, chatting all about Chaos at the Chocolate Factory. Expect sweet surprises, sticky situations and plenty of laughs from the world of Roald Dahl's Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Finally, Bex sits down with Nathaniel Lessore to talk about Against All Odds, a powerful & funny story about friendship, resilience and finding your place when the world feels stacked against you. Three brilliant authors. Three amazing books. One epic World Book Day celebration. Grab your favourite book, dress up as your favourite character, and join Bex for an adventure packed episode of Fun Kids Book Quest!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niamh O'Reilly, Freelance Journalist, tells Oliver why she feels World Book Day become like a second Halloween.

On this too bright, too shiny edition of PBD: Thumbs up – could ride sharing work in Ireland?  Losing the plot – has World Book Day forgotten about the books?  And short, not so sweet – Irish history in just 250 pages

The Northeast is furious as price gouging abounds at the fuel pumps and on home heating oil! Dundalk's Sheila Bailey remains stuck in Dubai, Niamh O'Reilly believes World Book Day tomorrow has lost focus, Ger Hyland President of the Irish Road Hauliers Association says his members are facing chaos with the jump in fuel prices and Dave Lowe from the Irish Sun tipped some runners at next week's Cheltenham Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist, Freelance Writer and Broadcaster Niamh O'Reilly believes that books should be the focus for children on World Book Day tomorrow, rather than costume characters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you're reaching the age where you have to start parenting your parents. Amy's been inspired by a First Aid Course, and with World Book Day this week we're chatting to Jenny Shaw from Busy Bees about the decline of reading amongst children and how we can encourage it and build that connection. Two New Mums Patreon Have you joined our magnificent parenting community on Patreon yet? For just £5 a month you'll have access to extra content, the full video episode ad free, huge giveaways and our dedicated mum chat group. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/twonewmums?redirect=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Busy Bees More than 37,000 children across over 350 Busy Bees nurseries are joining the ‘Get the Reading Buzz' pledge – a nationwide initiative launched by Busy Bees, the UK's leading early years education provider, which aims to read over 45 million books** with children this year. Busy Bees is on a mission to reclaim storytime as a joyful experience that fosters a love of reading from the very beginning. Families are invited to join in, rediscovering the enjoyment of reading at home together and helping children to reach this momentous milestone.  In response to this decline, Busy Bees nurseries are embedding reading into every part of the nursery day, with children enjoying at least four stories, supported by dedicated story times and book-rich learning environments designed to nurture early literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading. The nurseries are also working closely with parents, providing practical guidance, resources, and book recommendations to help families build consistent reading habits at home. Find out more about our partnership with Busy Bee's here; ⁠⁠⁠Busy Bees⁠⁠⁠ MyVia Health To find out more about MyVia Health Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠myviahealth.co.uk/menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Two New Mums listeners get £20 off your first menopause appointment using the code twonewmums. GET IN TOUCH Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON.COM/TWONEWMUMS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠twonewmumspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our Patreon!!! - https://www.patreon.com/TheUselessHotlineWelcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can't guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:theuselesshotlinepodcast@gmail.comOR Send a voice note to our Instagram:https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= You can also listen here:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl Why not follow our socials so you don't miss out on any of the latest news?Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuselesshotlinepod?_t=8XhEHip5lET&_r=1 Instagram:https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosts Socials:Max's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@max_balegde George's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@georgeclarkeMax's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 George's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 Max's Instagram: https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ George's Twitter:https://twitter.com/Clarke13GeorgeChapters00:00 Introduction and Setup03:00 Life on Tour and Experiences in Bristol06:04 Humorous Anecdotes and Stories09:03 Discussion on Murder and Crime in Bristol12:03 Reflections on Life and Morality15:02 Plans for Break and Future Guests18:00 Literary References and Fun Conversations18:17 Celebrating World Book Day24:39 Memorable World Book Day Costumes30:01 The Impact of Water Parks36:59 Gratitude for Fans and Experiences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Elize de Beer who shows people how to bind books for great keepsakes or gifts tomorrow, Sat Feb 28th 11am in Midleton Library and 2pm in Cobh Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam is off on vocal rest this week so after all your messages, we finally made it happen. Jowita is back on the pod with Pete.Pete and Jowita get straight into it with steamy films and Pete casually calling out Jacob Elordiand Margot Robbie over their very intense Wuthering Heights promo.We've also got a World Book Day dilemma after a listener's child took in Staying Relevant. Plus we uncover a hidden skill none of us saw coming. Pete can plait hair. And for the first time since the O2 dance, Jowita opens up about the build up and the performance, with a big reveal… she was also nervous.—

Fewer children are reading for pleasure than ever before. Screens are louder. Notifications are faster. Attention is shorter. So in a world of endless scrolling, does sitting down with a book still matter? In this World Book Day special, we ask the difficult questions: Does reading for pleasure really shape success? And do events like World Book Day create lasting change - or just a moment of enthusiasm? One bold claim. An honest debate. If you want to succeed, read.

The year 2026 is National Year of Reading and this along with World Book Day 2026 on March 5, is a great chance for every child, including those with reading impairments and vision impairments, to enjoy and celebrate their love of reading and storytelling.To mark the occasion, leading sight loss charity, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is running a creative writing competition so children with vision impairments can express their creativity and love of books.The competition is open to any child or young person between the ages of 5-12 years with a vision impairment in the UK. The last date to submit entries is Monday 23 February 2026.We can't wait to read your submission and wish you the very best of luck!For full details of how to enter the competition, email worldbookday@rnib.org.uk

Send a textWe've revamped for 2026 with new branding, featuring presenters Sharon Gregory and Alasdair Stewart marking our 4th year of chatting about Railways.In this episode Alasdair meets a couple of UK Railway volunteers Dan Holbrook & Caleb Lovegrove, They, and a group of friends and colleagues have recently been on what we could refer to in the UK as a bus man's holiday, taking a tour of railways in India. Sharon travels to Oswestry this time to catch the steam train on the Cambrian Heritage Railway.Alasdair calls in at a Locomotive  Club of Great Britain Meeting and we hear about a delightful Dapol model launched to celebrate #WorldBookDay.#CambrianHeritageRailway #Darjeeling #railwaymodelling #Dapol #Oswestry#railwayenthusiast #railwayhistory #Railways #trainsHere are links to the Railways and Organisations mentioned in this episode:The Cambrian Heritage RailwayThe Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Wikipedia link)The Dapol Model Railway Company  including links to the World Book Day fundraising wagons.Browsers Book Shop,  Porthmadog Facebook PageWorld Book Day CharityThe Locomotive Club of Great BritainThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

This week, my incredible guest is the warm, wise, and wonderfully relatable Dr Clodagh Campbell - psychologist, bestselling author, podcast host, and proud Irish woman on a mission to help us all quiet that nagging inner critic. You know the one, the voice that tells you you're not enough, you've messed it all up, or you're getting notions.Clodagh is the brilliant mind behind The Steps, a book that breaks down big therapy ideas into 10 simple, powerful tools you can actually use: like when you've just roared at your kid or inhaled a pile of KitKats because you “had a feeling.”We chat about Irish shame, inner critics, World Book Day panic, and why self-compassion isn't soft fluff,it's essential psychological first aid. She's open, honest, hilarious, and so reassuring for anyone who's ever forgotten the school costume. (bin bags can be magic.)Find out more about Clodagh at thewellnesspsychologist.ieIf you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information and don't forget my new book Busy and Wrecked is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics discussed on today's show: Rock n Roll HOF, World Book Day, Body Insecurities, Birthdays, History Quiz, Get The Fake Out, 20 in 25, Bruce Jingles, National Cherrie Cheesecake Day, Kids in Restaurants, Deep Cut Face Off, and Apologies.

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. It's 50 years since soldiers of the communist Khmer Rouge party stormed into the capital, Phnom Penh. It was the start of a four year reign of terror which resulted in up to two million people being killed. We hear two stories from people affected by the regime. Our guest is journalist and author, Elizabeth Becker. She is one of the foremost authorities on the history of Cambodia, and one of the few westerners to have interviewed Pol Pot.The scientist who invented the white LED lightbulb in 1993 tells his story.Plus, the Bali Nine: young Australians facing the death penalty for drug smuggling and, Spain's historic link to World Book Day.Contributors:Youk Chang – lived through the Khmer Rouge regime Aki Ra - child soldier of Cambodia Elizabeth Becker – journalist and author Professor Shuji Nakamura – inventor of the white LED lightbulb Bishop Tim Harris – friend of one of the Bali Nine families Pere Vicens - book publisher and one of the creators of World Book Day(Photo: The fall of Phnom Penh in 1975. Credit: Roland Neveu/LightRocket via Getty Images)

In November 1995, a proposal of having an annual day focused on celebrating books was put forward at the UNESCO conference in Paris.The idea came from a long-established Spanish celebration ‘The Day of Books and Roses'.The first World Book Day was on 23 April 1996. Although some countries now celebrate World Book Day on different dates, it's marked on 23 April in the majority of countries.Pere Vicens is a book publisher from Barcelona in Spain and one of the creators of World Book Day. He tells Gill Kearsley the origins of this now annual event. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: World Book Day in Spain. Credit: John MIlner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

There's an official statement from Mikey correcting the misinformation spread by the boys in Tuesday's episode. Jordan's been duped into a World Book Day costume at his “other job”, and William has a wonderful gift from a G&Diva who is satisfying his appetite for more Cha Cha Cha's. Join Sexted Extra and laugh along to William Hanson and Jordan North helping you navigate the challenges of modern life ad free at https://plus.acast.com/s/sextedmyboss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant musician and current King of the 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' jungle - Danny Jones. Find out all the info on World Book Day and McDonald's collab with You Choose HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell  Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show dates and tickets, Parenting Hell merch and any other exciting news... MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices