In Episode 8 this week we hear from Katie from Heyfield Primary School in Victoria. We have international guests Niamh and Calen from Wheatfields Primary School in England. The #Lit challenge this week is to have a go at writing a short poem that puts a smile on somebody's face! Send any writing in to us at [email protected] to feature on the pod!

In Episode 7 we have Billie sharing a section of her narrative story about friendship. We have Lilly on the show to share with us her book recommendations. As always our popular fact or fib segment, with Amy and Kady. The #kidlitchallenge this week is playing with words. Last week was Roald Dahl day so we thought it would be fun to have a go at mking up some of your very own Roald Dahl style wordaroonees! Send any in to [email protected]

In Episode 6 this week we hear from Jarrod, Emma and Phoenix who share their writing on the pod. We have a new feature this eek called 'Who am I?' where students share some writing and we have to guess what animal they are describing. The #litchallenge this week is to have a go at writing your own 'Who am I?' It can be an animal or even an object. Get creative and send them in to [email protected]. Enjoy the pod!

In episode 5 we hear from young authors Harvey, Eleanor and Prudence. We have an interview with Zanni Louise a published children's book author from NSW. We have our first international guest, Aidan on the show, all the way from England! Our popular fact or fib segment. This week the #lit challenge is to list 5 things that a teacher should never say. Something you list may make a funny teacher character for a future story. Enjoy the pod!

In episode 4 this week we hear from Austin and Oliver from Newhaven Primary School. Tamsin does a podcast takeover!! Of course we have more fact or fibs as always and our #litchallenge. The #litchallenge this week is to write about what kitchen appliance you would be and why!? Be as creative as you can be and send in your writing to [email protected] if you want some writing to feature on air!

In episode 3 we have a feature length episode to celebrate Book Week! We have Toby and India from Grade 1 sharing their writing this week. Of course we have our weekly fact or fib. We hear from Newhaven Primary School teachers about books they will be reading for Book Week. We catch up with an old friend and a couple of pre- schoolers to hear about their book recommendations. We also have an exclusive interview with local Phillip Island Author/Illustrator Karen Allen! In the Lit Challenge this week we encourage you to lift a line from 5 different books. Find the opening sentences in 5 books and record them in a Writing journal or notebook, have a go at writing the follow up lines, who knows it may lead to a new story!

In episode 2 we catch up with Rhylee and Saxon who share a piece of writing, some book recommendations and some fact or fibs.

#Litchallenge for the week is to list ten things that you are grateful for. Recording lists is a great way to get inspiration for further writing, give it a go and see where you end up! If you have any writing you would like to share then send it to [email protected]

Listen to Jess and Melinda, two Grade 6 students, share their poetry on the Kid Lit Treehouse Podcast first episode.