In the Reading Corner

David Wiesner chats to Nikki Gamble about the development of his wordless art, touching on influences from film and childhood. Listen in for insights from one of the great creative minds in children's books.

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Elizabeth Laird talks to Nikki Gamble about living in Lebanon, her interest in the Middle East and writing about Syrian refugees living in Jordan. Schools may like to get involved with her chosen charity to help Syrian refugees via her website http://www.elizabethlaird.co.uk/

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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In this interview, Cerrie Burnell talks to Nikki Gamble about the allure of the north, the freedom of skating, an admiration of polar bears and her exciting novel The Ice Bear Miracle.

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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In this interview, Vashti Hardy talks to Nikki Gamble about world-building, character naming and plotting. she introduces the Darkwhispers, her latest creation in the Brightstorm world. And there's a surprise fortune cookie to be opened, Will it predict good things for Vashti's latest novel?

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Anna James, author of the Pages and Co series, talks to Nikki Gamble about book wandering and her life in books.

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Full details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website www.justimagine.co.uk

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Children's author, film maker and animator, Peter Bunzl talks to Nikki Gamble about his Cogheart series.

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Jenny McLachlan talks to Nikki Gamble about her fantasy novel The Land of Roar.

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Ross Welford talks to Nikki Gamble about his children's books, science, fiction and magic.

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Nikki Gamble talks to Katharine Orton abut her novel, Nevertell.

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In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. 

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Full details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website www.justimagine.co.uk