KidLit Classics

About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

 Paul Jennings is one of Australia's most loved children's authors. His funny, wacky and heartfelt short stories have been making us laugh and cry for years.

In this episode Adrian Beck discusses how Paul Jennings and the Un-series got him and a whole generation of kids into reading, Paul's lasting legacy on Aussie kidlit, why his stories work so well, and the enormous success of television show Round the Twist. As always, we finish with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Adrian Beck:

Before he was a children's author, Adrian Beck worked as a television producer on such shows as the Logie Awards and Kids WB. He is now a sought after kidlit presenter and program host, alongside his writing career.

Connect with Adrian Beck on Instagram: @adrianbeckbooks / Website: adrianbeck.com.au 

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

Mentioned in podcast:

Total Quack-Up! Buy here 

Adrian's interview with Paul Jennings for Better Reading Kids here (it's beautiful)

Oliver Phommavanh website 

Nat Amoore website 

Tim Harris website  

Paul Jennings website  

Buy Unreal/Paul Jennings books here

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Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

All sound files are used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘kids crowd theatre’ by TRP.
‘pan films_tiptoe’ by rhavinga.
‘funny sound effect’ by ShidenBeatsMusic.
'Running on path through forest’ by TRP.
‘creek’ by imagia tv.
‘dive’ by Bruno.auzet.

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Came Back to Show You I Could Fly is a classic #LoveOzYA book from the 80s and 90s, written by beloved author Robin Klein.

In this episode we discuss the remarkable bookish career of Jon Appleton, an editor, children's book historian and advocate for children's literature. His friendship with Robin Klein (and many authors!) began when he was just a bookwormy kid writing letters to his favourite authors, and we find out why Came Back To Show You I Could Fly is the book closest to his heart.

About this week’s guest, Jon Appleton:

Jon is based in the UK where he is an editor and writing tutor, researches and promotes children's books and authors from the 70s, 80s and 90s, and occasionally writes books about them.

Connect with Jon Appleton: Twitter: @JonAppleton / Website: https://lettersfromrobin.com/ 

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

Website for Jon and his book, Letters from Robin 

Buy Came Back to Show You I Could Fly here

Buy Letters from Robin: A Voyage Around My Author here 

A great resource for the history of Australian children's literature: National Centre for Australian Children's Literature 

Enjoying KidLit Classics? Like, share, subscribe, leave a review! You can also show your appreciation via Buy Me a Coffee to ensure the future and sustainability of the show. To be a guest, get in touch with me via my contact page, or send an email to [email protected].

Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

‘calm street’ by oldhiccup. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘HIGHWAY’ by SamuelGremaud. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Changing seasons – ambient harp’ by Dream-Protocol. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Akarnae is the first book in Lynette Noni's classic YA fantasy series The Medoran Chronicles. Published in 2015, it went on to be a bestseller and launch Lynette Noni's career.

We discuss how Akarnae became Bianca Breen's window into the #LoveOzYA community, the power of book communities in general, following an author's career from the start, and how Akarnae paved the way for so many of today's Australian authors successfully selling YA fantasy internationally. As always, we finish with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Bianca Breen:

Bianca is an emerging YA writer. When she’s not at work at The Literature Centre, she’s the Communications Director of the Australian Young Adult Literature Alliance (LoveOzYA) and the host of YA for WA.

Connect with Bianca Breen on Instagram: @biancabreen / Twitter: @bianca_breen 

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

Mentioned in podcast:

Love Oz YA website 

YA for WA website

Mars Awakensby @hm_waugh

Lynette Noni's website 

Buy Akarnae here

Enjoying KidLit Classics? Like, share, subscribe, leave a review! You can also show your appreciation via Buy Me a Coffee to ensure the future and sustainability of the show. To be a guest, get in touch with me via my contact page, or send an email to [email protected].

Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

‘Rapid Wide Mountain River’ by Dan Gasior. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘deep laugh chuckle’ by hsmith1986. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'Monk Chant fantasy' by szegvari. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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https://www.samanthaellenbound.com/kidlitclassicspodcast

About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

The Dark is Rising is the second book in Susan Cooper's classic British fantasy series known as The Dark is Rising sequence. Published in 1984, it was a Newberry Honour book and draws heavily on British and Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend.

In this episode we discuss just what Will Stanton finds out about himself on one very wintry Midwinter's Eve, how it was the first book children's author Ailsa Wild totally immersed herself in, how it influenced her and children's literature in general, and the power and magic of Susan Cooper's prose. As always, we finish with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Ailsa Wild:

Ailsa Wild was a professional whip-cracker who ran away from the circus to become a writer. She is now an author, performer and community artist with a history of deep collaboration. She has written best-selling junior fiction series, her 2016 YA graphic novel The Invisible War won many awards, and she is the lead writer of Small Friends Books. She is the host of 'Dementia Podcast: Starting Conversations'.

Connect with Ailsa Wild Instagram: @ailsawild / Website: ailsawild.com 

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

To find out more about Susan Cooper go here

Buy The Dark is Rising  here

Listen to the BBC audio drama here

Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

'Danger Approaching' by Zat Dude. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'Wind in Trees' by SoundsForYou. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Howling Wind' by Fission9. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Howling Winter Storm ambient sounds’ by DBlover. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'A Murder of Crows' by Frankie01234. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Ramona Quimby Age 8  is the third book in Beverly Cleary's classic junior fiction series Ramona Quimby. Published in 1981, it was a Newberry Honour book. Along with Judy Blume, the series is often cited as one of the biggest influences on the popularity of contemporary 'real life' stories for children.

In this episode we discuss what Ramona Quimby Age 8 is about, why bibliotherapist and children's author Zewlan Moor loves it, the importance of children seeing themselves in stories, and end with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Zewlan Moor:

Zewlan Moor is a picture book author, medical doctor and bibliotherapist, who prescribes the right book at the right time. She is a lifetime avid reader and studied English Literature at uni, alongside her medical degree. Zewlan is very active in the #LoveOZMG space, running these accounts on social media.

Connect with Zewlan Moor Instagram: @byronbiblio / Website: byronbibliotherapy.com 

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

To find out more about Beverly Cleary go here

Buy Ramona Quimby Age 8 here

Buy The Art of Ramona Quimby here

Zewlan's article on the art of Ramona Quimby as social history here

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Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

‘Playground’ by bruno.auzet. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'Witch (laughing)' by ZyRyTSounds. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘another sadmosphere’ by SamuelFrancisJohnson. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘witchlaughter-1’ by starblazer64. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Del-Del is a YA psychological thriller from prolific Australian writer, Victor Kelleher. Published in 1992, it was shortlisted for the Carnegie medal and nominated for a Ditmar Award.

In this episode we discuss what Del-Del is about, why children’s author Anna Battese loves it, Kelleher's unique writing style and complex world-building, and end with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Anna Battese

Anna Battese was once a marine biologist, but now spends her days writing children’s stories full of adventure, heart, and the occasional (but always friendly) shark. The first two books in her junior fiction series, PD McPem’s Agency for Mysterious Mysteries, are out now with Yellow Brick books.

Connect with Anna Battese: Instagram: @annabattese / Website: annabattese.com

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

To find out more about Victor Kelleher go here

Buy Del-Del here

Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

‘dark-ambient-texture‘ by SergeQuadrado Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Door 2’ by Bane Sound. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Night Crickets Ambience on Rural Property’ by OwlStorm. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Storm Boy is a 1964 Australian children's novel written by Colin Thiele. Set in the Coorong region of South Australia, it revolves around the bond between a boy and his pelican, and the relationships he forms with his father Hide-Away Tom and outcast Australian Aboriginal man Fingerbone. It has a strong environmental and conservation focus. Storm Boy has been adapted for stage, screen (twice), and radio.

The Magic Pudding is a 1918 Australian children's comic fantasy written and illustrated by Norman Lindsay. Fun fact: it was one of the five Australian children's books selected to be commemorated on a set of postage stamps issued in 1985.

In this episode, Andrea Rowe shares her love of both, especially her connection to the coastal landscapes of Storm Boy. We finish with an evocative dramatic reading from Storm Boy.

About this week’s guest, Andrea Rowe:

Andrea Rowe is a children's author, short story writer, copy-writer, ex-radio announcer, and founder of the Mornington Peninsula Writer's Club. Her picture book, Jetty Jumping, recently won the CBCA Book of the Year for Early Childhood.


Connect with Andrea Rowe Instagram: @andrearowe_coastwriter / Website: andrearowe.com.au
Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

Find out more about Colin Thiele here
Find out more about Norman Lindsay here 

Buy Storm Boy here
Buy The Magic Pudding here 

Enjoying KidLit Classics? Like, share, subscribe, leave a review! Interested in being a guest? Get in touch with me via my contact page, or send an email to [email protected].

Credits:

Opening and Outro music:
‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:
'Seagulls by the sea' by TeTeNoise. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.
Sandy beach - calm waves - water' by JuliusH. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.
'Waves hitting the rocks' by Cagan Celik. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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https://www.samanthaellenbound.com/kidlitclassicspodcast

About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is a children's fantasy classic from legendary English author Alan Garner. Published in 1960, two books in the same world followed it, and it was adapted into radio plays, a musical, and has been cited as one of the most important and influential works of British fantasy for children. In his writing of it, Garner was influenced by the folklore and landscape of Alderley Edge, where grew up.

In this episode we discuss what The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is about, why guest Karen Ginnane chose it, its deep ties to landscape, myth, and folklore, and end with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Karen Ginnane:

Karen Ginnane is a Melbourne-based author for middle grade and young adult readers. Her latest series, Time Catchers, was published in 2021/2022 by Penguin Random House. It is a YA historical fantasy set in Victorian London and a parallel city. She has also worked as a copywriter, marketing director, and English teacher.

Connect with Karen Ginnane: Instagram: @ginnanekaren / Website: karenginnane.com 

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

Find out more about Alan Garner here 

Buy The Weirdstone of Brisingamen here.

Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

'Dark Sitar' by SamuelFrancisJohnson. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement. 'Scary Horn' by Scream Studio. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'Dark Wind' by tec studio. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'Paper Pom Pom Dragged Around' by Production Now. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'Dark Ambience' by CaCtUs2003. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

'Barren and Bleak (Horror Ambience)' by Coastal Paul. Storyblocks.

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Rowan of Rin is a middle grade classic from one of Australia’s most-loved authors, Emily Rodda. Published in 1993, it won the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 1994. A further four books went on to be published in the series.

In this episode we discuss what Rowan of Rin is about, why guest Bethany Loveridge chose it, Australian children's fantasy in the 90s, and end with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Bethany Loveridge:

Bethany Loveridge is an arts education professional, who has worked for a variety of schools, museums, and arts associations, including the Queensland Art Teachers Association. She is passionate about cultivating vibrant and meaningful learning experiences in the arts, but also loves storytelling. Recently she was awarded an ASA/Copyright Agency Award Mentorship and is working on her debut middle grade trilogy. She is the face behind the bookstagram account Bettys Book Club, now @bethanyloveridgeauthor.

Connect with Bethany Loveridge: Instagram: @bethanyloveridgeauthor / Website: bethanyloveridge.com

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

To find out more about Emily Rodda: emilyrodda.com

Buy Rowan of Rin here.

Copyright Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

‘Crackling Fireplace – Nature Sounds‘ by JuliusH. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Antique-rocking-chair’ by alienistcog. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘whispers (loop)’ by HAndLol. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Suspensefull Drone’ by Liecio. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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An introduction to new podcast KidLit Classics, from your host Sam-Ellen Bound. Find out what's in store each episode and join us in celebrating the wonderful kidlit community we're part of.

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