By Kate Simpson, Liz Ledden & Nat Amoore: Kids' book podcasters
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The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.
Join us on the pod one last time in our Grand Finale episode! Not only that, it's also our 2022 Christmas special, so get ready for some festive shenanigans.
We take a trip down OMP memory lane, recommend some fab new reads (perfect for Christmas stockings), and meet the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future! We also hear from some of our wonderful past guests who pop in to spread some One More Page love.
Merry Christmas!! Thanks so much for tuning in, and whether you're a more recent listener or you've been with us from the start, don't forget we have five year's worth of episodes you can still listen to, covering all kinds of kidlit themes! We'll still be popping into our socials now and then with book reviews and recommendations, so be sure you're following us across at each @onemorepageau, and our author accounts too:
Kate Simpson: www.instagram.com/ksimpsonbooks
Liz Ledden: www.instagram.com/liz_ledden
Nat Amoore: www.instagram.com/nat_amoore
Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-76
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In this episode, we're shining a light on the super important reading space between younger kids' novels and YA - upper middle grade!
Australia has a wealth of talent in this area, and we chat to two of the industry's finest. First up, meet the accomplished Emily Gale. Hear about her brand new release The Goodbye Year, which straddles the space between childhood and the teen years. Hear more about her varied writing career and achievements, like making change in the industry.
And in Kids Capers, young superfan Amelie interviews the amazing Jeremy Lachlan! Hear more about his exciting books in the upper middle grade category, such as Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds, and his upcoming title, Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales.
We have a great book pack to give away thanks to Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, the usual shoutouts and jam-packed book reviews, and a special announcement you don't want to miss in our On Our Radar segment. Yes, we're wrapping up the podcast after five exciting years of episodes to focus on writing and other commitments, but never fear, we are still around and will continue to pop on our socials with book reviews: @onemorepageau across Instagram/FB/Twitter.
We're not done yet though, stay tuned in December for our Christmas episode!
Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-75
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Welcome to the One More Page Debutante Ball! An episode dedicated to an amazing crop of first-time authors with kids' books published this year.
First up, meet the dynamic Dani Vee and hear all about her debut picture book, My ExtraOrdinary Mum. Plus discover her other work in the world of books, the inspiration behind her debut and her exciting upcoming titles in the works.
Then, get to know Anna Battese, the chapter book author behind PD McPem's Agency for Mysterious Mysteries. Hear tips for creating series, the real-life stories behind her stories, and how she celebrated her first book hitting the shelves.
You'll also meet new author Reece Carter, whose debut kids' novel A Girl Called Corpse is creating lots of bookish buzz. Hear how the book came to be after an exciting bidding war, how he found his ideas for this unique and spooky story and much more.
As always, we have a great book giveaway, this time thanks to Allen & Unwin, lots of book reviews, shoutouts and book chat.
Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-74
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In this episode of One More Page, we're exploring The Animal Bookdom! That is, the wealth of amazing kids' books highlighting animals, from fascinating facts, to stories based on real-life animal tales, to the fictional, anthropomorphic kind!
First up, meet amazing author Irma Gold. Hear about her picture books Seree's Story and Where the Heart Is, both based on real animal stories, plus hear more about her multi-faceted career in the world of writing, editing and podcasting!
In Kids Capers, we have debut author Carla Fitzgerald in the hotseat, being interviewed by her son, Lachie! Hear more about her picture book Keeping up with the Dashchunds packed with cheeky animal characters, plus her middle grade novel How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five.
We have a prize pack of animal picture books to give away, thanks to Larrikin House, plus book reviews, shoutouts and more!
Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-73
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In this episode, the Book Month festivities continue as we each tackle our enormous to be read piles!
Hear Kate, Liz and Nat's picks from their piles of the latest kids' reads, from gorgeous picture books to must-read middle grade. Get your pens out and your wishlists written as we share books, books and more books!
Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-72
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In our third Book Week Bonus episode (our series of mini episodes celebrating Book Week all month long!), we meet the curator of the Kids and YA Festival at the event itself - wonderful author Belinda Murrell!
Get the lowdown on one of the kids' book industry's most loved festivals, bringing together publishers, authors, illustrators and book lovers in a day full of inspiring panels, pitch sessions and networking.
Plus hear all about Belinda's own writing career, including her latest middle grade release The Silver Sea!
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In our second Book Week Bonus episode (yes, we're celebrating Book Week throughout the entire month of August!) we have another author interview recorded at the recent Kids and YA Festival, held at Writing NSW in Sydney and curated by author Belinda Murrell.
This time, hear from super-accomplished kids and YA author (and recent Survivor contestant!) Wai Chim. Hear more about her writing career, books like The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling, Freedom Swimmer and more!
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To celebrate Book Month (because we all know the Book Week festivities really go all month long!), we have a series of episodes coming to you throughout August!
Team OMP recently attended the amazing Kids and YA Festival held at Writing NSW in Sydney, curated by author Belinda Murrell. On the day, Kate interviewed several of the authors who spoke at the festival, and the first of these was Deb Abela.
In our first Book Week Bonus episode, hear a fascinating chat with one of the Australian kids' book industry's most beloved authors. Discover more about her brand new middle grade release, The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, insights into her writing life and lots more!
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This time, we have a bumper episode for you where'll you meet not one but four kidlit creators!
Meet illustrator extraordinnaire Jess McGeachin, and discover his mix of fiction and non-fiction picture books. Find out how his museum work has influenced his settings and stories.
Next, get to know exciting picture book duo behind new release Where?, Jordan Collins and Phil Lesnie. Hear more about their important new book which examines the question many are often asked - where do you come from?
And last but not least, hear from kidlit star Tristan Bancks, discussing his brand new middle grade release Cop and Robber and much more.
As always, we review a stack of new releases, reveal our latest book giveaway and chat all things kids' books.
Read the show notes:
https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-71
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In this episode, we're talking thrills, sprills and stunts!
Meet an exciting new middle grade author on the kidlit scene, Trent Roberts, and hear about his debut kids' book STUNT KIDS. Discover his journey to becoming an author and insights into his working life.
Check out team OMP's latest reads in our Whatcha Readin section, plus hear what our written reviewer Georgina's been reading for our website reviews. As always, we have an exciting book giveaway - this time thanks to Pan Macmillan -bookish shoutouts and lots of kidlit chat!
Read the show notes:
https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-70
Email us at: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU
Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau
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The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.