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In this episode, we are celebrating a brand new kids' book release written by one of our own! Nat's new middle grade THE RIGHT WAY TO ROCK is out in the world! We wrap up her fab launch, then meet our first special guest.

Jess Thom is a comedian, disability activist and also a sensitivity reader on THE RIGHT WAY TO ROCK. This interview offers a fascinating insight into Tourette's Syndrome and the importance of neurodiverse characters in kids' literature.

In Kids Capers, get to know the amazing writer behind new middle grade release PAWS, Kate Foster. A young reader interviews Kate all about her book, with another deep dive into neurodiverse representation.

Hear all about our latest reads, and discover our HUGE book giveaway, thanks to Penguin Random House!

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In this episode, we get to know three kids' book creators we've long admired. In fact, we can't BELIEVE it's taken us so long to have them on One More Page!

First up, Liz chats to author Yvette Poshoglian about her junior fiction series Ella and Olivia and Puppy Diary, plus middle grade historical novel Escape from Cockatoo Island. Hear her thoughts on writing first chapter books, and the serendipitous kayak landing that led to her exploration of Cockatoo Island!

Next, Kate meets the amazing illustrator Liz Anelli. Hear all about her start in the world of illustrating kids' books, a behind the scenes look at her processes, her upcoming books, a very exciting illustration exhibition in Newcastle, and much more.

Nat then chats with multi-talented author Felice Arena. From his acting experience to his start in kids' book writing, to more about his books like the Specky Magee series and historical middle grade novels, plus insights into successful school visits, it's a super fascinating interview. 

We also review a bunch of new release kids' books, share exciting news about team OMP's upcoming story in CBCA's anthology, announce a bumper book prize thanks to Walker Books and more.

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In this episode, your parents will NOT approve of the hijinks the characters get up to in our special guests new book, Huda and Me. However, they will definitely approve of its amazing author, H. Hayek! Hear more about this debut author and her super fun new middle grade read, involving a daring parent-free trip to Lebanon.

In Kids Capers, the parental disapproval continues, as we reveal the winning story in our kids' writing competition in fully audio glory. This is a story we think perfectly encapsulates this episode's theme!

And we're back with our usual shoutouts, book chat, reviews of our latest reads and an awesome book giveaway, thanks to Allen and Unwin.

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In this episode, we meet not one but THREE members of Australia's writing royalty. Think awards, accolades, movie adaptations, gazillions of book sales, and even appearing on a postage stamp!

We chat to Wendy Orr, author of thrilling bronze age novels including new release The Cuckoo's Flight. Hear more about these plus her smash hit Nim's Island, adapted to a Hollywood movie.

Also on the show is current Australian Children's Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky, accomplished author of many award-winning novels for kids and picture books too, with a brand new release illustrated by Tohby Riddle, The March of the Ants.

And we also meet Alison Lester, a mainstay of the kidlit scene for several generations of kids, with her beloved books including The Magic Beach, Noni the Pony, her recent collaboration with Jane Godwin, Sing Me the Summer, and loads more. Hear more about her novel The Quicksand Pony, just re-released to celebrate one million book sales with Allen and Unwin.

Delve into the writing (and illustrating) life of these three wonderful women, our very own writing royalty!

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Welcome back to a fresh new season of One More Page! In this episode, we're talking New Kids on the Block.

Meet a recent addition to the Australian kids' book publishing scene, team Larrikin House. Listen in as Founder and Publisher James Layton plus Creative Director Mary Anastasiou chat everything from the challenges in entering the market, to what they're looking for in submissions. We also hear a bit more about the podcast's own Liz Ledden's new picture book with Larrikin House, Walking Your Human.

Then in Kids Capers, we have a super fun visit from author Nathan Luff and illustrator Chris Kennett, aka the zany brains behind The Nerd Herd! Hear more about this hot (and hilarious) new junior fiction series, as a young reader grills the guys.

We're also back with an epic prize pack (with options for writers and readers), and our regular shoutout and on our radar segments too.

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https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-55

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He's making a list, and checking it twice, gonna found out who's naughty or nice ...

OMG - you're not going to believe who's on Santa's naughty list this year!! Somehow, all three of team OMP have been deemed naughty. Even Liz! How will your hosts get back on the nice list? And come to think of it, how did they get ON the naughty list in the first place?

Tune in for festive fun and a Christmas sleigh full of kids' book recommendations, as team OMP channel their inner elves. Whether you're after presents for lovers of fun picture books, thoughtful middle grade, non-fiction or even some kidlit or YA that adults will love too, join us for an epic book-filled Christmas quest!

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In this episode, we're diving into the weird, wondrous world of all things wild yet true. That's right, we're talking kids' non-fiction!

Meet Terry Denton (yes, THAT Terry of Treehouse series fame) and hear all about his non-fiction work. Head behind the scenes of his brand new fact-filled release, Terry Denton's Really Truly Amazing Guide to Everything, plus loads more.

In Kids Capers, meet illustrator on the rise Sami Bayly, the creator of stunning kids' non-fiction like the Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals, with a new title on dangerous creatures. Some curious kids also put Sami to the test with some questions of their own.

As usual, we have an excellent book pack to give away, shout outs and book reviews, from recent non-fiction reads to a few sneaky fiction recommendations, too.

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This episode is a super special Book Week bonus - an in-depth chat with one of Australia's most successful kids' book authors!

Meet author extraordinaire behind the Treehouse series, the 'Just' books and more, the one and only Andy Griffiths! Settle in for an epic chat about everything from Andy's rise to literary fame to his latest release, the 130-Storey Treehouse. Happy Book Week!

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This episode we're celebrating curious creatures and wild minds. That's right - it's Book Week 2020!

Meet our special guest James Foley, WA-based author/illustrator behind iconic picture books like My Dead Bunny and graphic novel series S. Tinker Inc. plus the artwork in the Toffle Towers series. Hear more about his brand new releases (yes, there's multiple!), his hilarious Book Week anecdotes and much more.

In Kids Capers, hear from Real Pretty Kind ambassador Chickpea, and discover a bunch of awesome kids' book recommendations straight from a young reader. We reveal a fabulous book pack prize thanks to Walker Books, shout out to Braille House, reveal our own favourite curious creatures from children's literature and loads more bookish fun.

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This episode it's party time - we're having our very own picture book palooza! Meet some of our most favourite picture book creators in this jam-packed bumper celebration of all things PB.

First, we chat to Gus Gordon and delve into the inspiration behind his latest release Finding Francois, the French connection, his love of collage, plus his top tips for picture book creators.

We also meet dynamic duo Kate and Jol Temple for the lowdown on their creative partnership. Discover how they go about writing books together, their array of picture books from the absurd (I Got This Hat) to the poignant (Room on Our Rock), and a sneaky diversion from picture books to hear about their latest junior fiction release, The Battle of Book Week (third in the Yours Troolie Alice Toolie series).

And the fun doesn't stop there - we also have Lucinda Gifford on the show, the multi-talented creator of beloved picture books like the Kevin the Cat series, Dogasaurus and many more. Hear about her illustration work on junior fiction books too, plus her brand new junior fiction release, the Wolves of Greycoat Hall.

We have a picture book prize pack to give away thanks to publishers Larrikin House, shout-out to the new CBCA NSW/SCBWI venture Story Scoop (with a special appearance from Deborah Abela herself) AND review loads of recent picture book reads.

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