Parents often feel a bit conflicted when it comes to book week, of course it is great to promote reading, but the last minute dash to cobble together a costume can be a bit of a burdensome. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role book week really plays in encouraging young readers and if it is worth the pressure.

Also in this edition, how to improve women's inclusion in the mining sector plus how viable is it to get rid of the little stickers on our fruit and vegetables?