Storytelling is the heart of Yarn Quest, so why don’t you have a go at writing your own?

In the Write Your Own Stories episode of Yarn Quest we hear a story from Sibyl and Aunty Brooke. They tell us their very own made-up story all about being a writer. Then Aunty Brooke will take you through writing your very own fiction (that’s made up) story! Then we hear from published writer and editor Jasmin McGaughey, she shares with us why writing stories is her favourite thing ever, and how you could become a writer when you grow up.

Thank you to Yarnie Sibyl for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Jasmin McGaughey

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 

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There are so many stories that talk about peace and war. What do you think war is all about? And how do we find peace? This episode is all about finding peace in times of imaginary war.

In the Peace & War episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane. They tell us their imaginary yarns about war and how they have found ways for their characters to find peace. Adelaide even shares with us what she learnt about the saying “the pen is mightier than the sword!” Then we hear from podcaster, historian and activist Boe Spearim, he shares with us what he’s learnt making his grown ups podcast called Frontier War Stories, and why is super important to learn the truth about the continent we all live on.

Thank you to Yarnies Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Boe Spearim

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 

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In the Love episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Monty, Violet and Bonnie. They tell us their yarns all about some of the people and things that they love the most. Then we hear from podcaster, storyteller and LGBTQ advocate Jane Yettica, she shares with us why love is so important to not just her, but the whole world.

Thank you to Yarnies; Monty, Violet and Bonnie for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Jane Yettica

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 

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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be famous? When you grow up do you want to be a movie star or a big time reporter? Well this episode is for you!

In this episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Pania, Bonnie and Jalani. They tell us their imaginary yarns all about what it would be like if they were famous. Then we have a real life famous TV presenter, podcaster and radio host Rae Johnston, she shares with us what it’s like doing her many jobs and how you can be just like her when you grow up.

Thank you to Yarnies Bonnie, Pania and Jalani for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Rae Johnston

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 

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In this extra special episode Yarnies Sibyl, Tane and Pania travel to the NSW Central Coast to the Australian Reptile Park to meet with Zoo Keeper Neville Williams Boney! Neville shows the Yarnies some amazing reptiles, native Australian plants and other animals. We also have imaginary yarns from Bonnie and Tilly about some very cute lizards. Of course we have Kira’s fact break with some deadly yarns and jokes all about reptiles.

A huge thank you to The Australian Reptile Park for supporting Yarn Quest to come and visit. Thank you to Yarnies Tilly, Bonnie and Kira for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Neville Williams Boney

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin

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Yummy yummy yummy! It’s time for a Yarn Quest all about what goes in your tummy! This episode is all stories about food. We get some great stories and we hear from a Food Geographer. What’s that? You’ll have to listen to find out.

A huge thank you to Yarnies Tane & Wynter for their stories and help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Dr Miri Raven

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin

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Music is any exciting collection of sounds and this episode of Yarn Quest we learn all about it from our Yarnies and musician Mr Rhodes!

Yarnies Tilly, Sibyl and Sibyl’s dad share some yarns all about music. Sibyl even writes a special song with her dad this episode to show us just how easy it is to make your own music, especially when your dad can play the guitar. The expert for this episode is Blake, who goes by Mr Rhodes and he is a professional musician!

A huge thank you to Yarnies Tilly and Sibyl for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Original Song ‘It’s ok if you don’t have friends’ written Sibyl and Randall,

Lyrics by Sibyl

Guitar by Randall

Expert Guest: Blake Rhodes

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 

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Join Uncle Mot on a story writing adventure as he takes you through a guided activity to help you write a story all of your very own. This episode has a special sound that will play so that you know to pause the podcast and have time to write.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin

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Yarnies Bonnie, Charlotte, Tilly, Lola and Jalani share some yarns all about families. There’s so much love in this episode you won’t want to miss it. Our expert is Peppa Smith, Gamilaraay mum of 7 and Aunty of many more! Don’t know much about different kinds of families or how First Nations families worked before colonisation? Well Kira’s Fact Break will help you learn all about it! Jump on in and learn all about families

A huge thank you to Yarnies Bonnie, Charlotte, Tilly, Lola and Jalani for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Peppa Smith

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 

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Yarnies Lilah, Sunday, Sibyl, Cedar, Winter, Tane, Pania and baby Walu share some yarns and songs all about their mob, Country and languages including Bundjalung, Gathang, Ngiyampaa and Gomeroi. This episode is hosted by Aunty Jazlie Davis and Uncle Jesse Hodgetts, who share a beautiful song Gathang together from Biripai Country, and they even translate the whole Yarn Quest introduction in Gathang and Ngiyampaa languages! This episode’s expert is Nathan Brennan, Gumbayngirr language teacher! Don’t know the history of First Nations languages on this continent? Well Kira’s Fact Break will help you learn all about it! Jump on in and learn all about NAIDOC week.

A huge thank you to Aunty Jazlie, Uncle Jesse and yarnies Lilah, Sunday, Sibyl, Cedar, Winter, Tane, Pania and baby Walu for their help with this episode.

Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Nathan Brennan

Hosted by: Brooke Scobie, Jazlie Davis & Jesse Hodgetts

Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin

Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie

Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries

Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 

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