Latest Publishingkidsbooks Podcast Episodes
A chat with Mr Luke - promoting on social media
Reading with a chance of tacos - July 18, 2024 01:10 - 38 minutesA Chat with Mr Luke – promoting on social media On today’s show, we chat to an author and popular primary school teacher who has become a social media sensation with 1.8 million Tik Tok Followers. Today’s special guest is a school teacher, a social media sensation, an actor, a plant ...
The Kindness Project
Reading with a chance of tacos - July 15, 2024 03:55 - 44 minutesWriting a verse novel, process, self-doubts, taking feedback, killing your darlings, moving your reader Today’s special guest is a multi-award-winning children’s author. She’s won YABBA’S, KOALA’S, the Outstanding International Book Award, Speech Pathology and Aurealis Awards. And she...
A Chat with Andrea, Hayley, and David
Reading with a chance of tacos - July 12, 2024 08:17 - 55 minutesDRINKS WITH KEN Today, we chat to author and teacher librarian Hayley Gannon, Picture Book of the Year Winning author, Andrea Rowe, and one of the funniest comic writers in the country, David Lawrence.
The Magical World of Numbers and Shapes
Reading with a chance of tacos - July 01, 2024 22:55 - 36 minutesThe Magical World of Numbers and Shapes A brilliant tool to help kids learn to count using nature’s building blocks. See numbers, shapes, and the universe in a whole new awesome way! On today’s show, we chat about an awe-inspiring picture book for those artistically inclined, all abo...
What does a Publicist do?
Reading with a chance of tacos - June 26, 2024 02:43 - 51 minutesWhat does a Publicist do? You’ve signed with a publishing house, now what? On today’s show, we chat to a publicist from Affirm Press, one of this country's favourite publishing houses, all about what to expect when your book gets accepted. What assistance do you receive? What media? Ho...
A catch up with Adrian, Sarah, and Rory
Reading with a chance of tacos - June 21, 2024 07:32 - 50 minutesDRINKS WITH KEN G’day everyone, welcome to Friday and Drinks with Ken, where I catch up with some writing and book friends for a relaxing drink and chat about all things writing, illustrating, books, and the industry. A chance to wind down and reflect on life as a creative, what the industry...
On Writing with Lian Tanner
Reading with a chance of tacos - June 19, 2024 05:56 - 52 minutesOn Writing with Lian Tanner – writing a sequel, a first draft, where to begin a story and why On today’s show, we chat to a legend children’s author about everything writing. How to write a sequel. How to write each draft. Where to begin your story and why. And, even how to work with editor...
Bring on the Poets
Reading with a chance of tacos - June 04, 2024 03:47 - 43 minutesJoel McKerrow On Today's show, we’re slamming some poetry your way. We’ve got one of the country’s best and most sought-after poets who is showing our kids how cool this genre is. Plus, we chat about an awesome graphic novel born from brush of this amazing poet. Today's guest is an a...
An author. A Duck. And an Octopus
Reading with a chance of tacos - May 31, 2024 10:26 - 30 minutesOn today’s show, we chat to an Aussie author about different ways to write, places to write, various opportunities, magazines, and of course, picture books. Plus, Liv reviews an amazing picture book perfect for kids everywhere. Today’s special guest has been a Deputy Editor of a magazine,...
To and Fro. On writing a book from your own experiences.
Reading with a chance of tacos - May 29, 2024 10:17 - 31 minutesTo and Fro. On writing a book from your own experiences On today’s show, we chat to the author of an amazing book of self-identity, the author’s own experiences, and how to write a book that means so much to the author. Plus, Liv reviews two fun picture books that you’ll sure to want for yo...
Creativity and a Giraffe named Jeff
Reading with a chance of tacos - May 02, 2024 07:06 - 35 minutesCreativity and a Giraffe named Jeff On today’s show, we go from Sea Cucumbers to Giraffes, from Wombats to Snails. We find out if the right page of a book is better than the left. And we chat to one of the most creative authors in the country about creativity, how she comes up with ideas,...
This is my Happy Place
Reading with a chance of tacos - April 30, 2024 03:29 - 36 minutesThis is my Happy Place On today’s show we ask, where’s your happy place? And chat to an author all about her happy place, her writing journey, and how to get into writing books for kids. Plus, Liv reviews two amazing new picture books: Dinosaur in my Pocket and Tree. To...
Saturday is Pancake Day
Reading with a chance of tacos - April 23, 2024 04:16 - 39 minutesSaturday is Pancake Day On today’s show we chat about pancakes, creating stories, and the process of writing picture books. And Liv reviews not one, but three amazing new picture books. All on today’s show. It’s gunna be huge. Today’s special guest grew up in a magical wor...
Gathering a Body of Work – what to do while you’re waiting to be published.
Reading with a chance of tacos - March 20, 2024 02:39 - 29 minutesGathering a Body of Work – what to do while you’re waiting to be published. On today’s show we chat to one of Australia’s busiest authors about gathering publishing deals, and how important it is to gather a body of work before you’re published. Today’s guest has wr...
Where is Cheeky Monster?
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 29, 2024 11:08 - 41 minutesOn today's show we chat to Mike Lucas and Heidi McKinnon and go insearch of a cheeky monster. These two amazing creatives share thier process for writing and illustrating award-winning picture books. Plus, Hayley in the Library is back to let us know what kids are reading, what they're excite...
A Chat with Nat
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 27, 2024 01:36 - 42 minutesOn today’s show we chat to one of Australia’s most popular authors for kids. She’s always so much fun to talk to, and Bianca’s Book Club is back to chat about books by Sally Rippin, Phillip Bunting, and a popular series that’s coming to an end. Today’s special guest is one of Austra...
The author who persisted
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 20, 2024 03:27 - 32 minutesOn today’s show we chat to an author who persisted in a manuscript he believed in, rode the rejections, and now looks like being a big success. We’ll discover what the book is, why it was rejected, how it got published, and watch it burst into the world. Today’s guests are an auth...
The Beehive with Megan Daley
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 16, 2024 06:06 - 42 minutesOn today’s show we chat about what kids are reading at school, what’s changing, and what kids are excited about, with one of the most celebrated teacher librarians in the country. As well as an awesome new picture book all about Bees. There’s a real Buzz in the air. Today’s guest w...
How to be creative and stand out from the crowd
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 12, 2024 05:17 - 31 minutesHow to be creative and stand out from the crowd On today’s show we chat to one of the most creative illustrators, authors and designers in kids books. We chat about what creativity is and what goes into making a book really stand out from the crowd. Today’s guest is a creat...
How to be a ground-breaking, top-selling author
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 08, 2024 20:13 - 45 minutesHow to be a ground-breaking, top-selling author On today’s show we chat to a legend and ground-breaking, top-selling author of kids books, who was one of the first authors to get reluctant readers excited about books. He’s garnered several awards, including six Australian Children C...
Finding your Creative Path
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 05, 2024 23:06 - 41 minutesFinding your Creative Path On today’s show we chat about finding your true creative path. We talk to someone who turned his life around focussing on his true life-dreams. And Liv is back with what could be one of the big, laugh-out-loud, picture books of 2024! Today’s guest say...
Our Australian Heart
Reading with a chance of tacos - February 02, 2024 10:06 - 33 minutesOn today’s show we dive into the heart of Australia with three amazing and creative people who have helped put together a wonderful anthology celebrating the diversity, life, and colours of Australia. The book is called, Our Australian Heart. The purpose, the joy, and everything thi...
Wear a Purple Poppy to Remember War Animals
Reading with a chance of tacos - January 31, 2024 00:38 - 36 minutesWear a purple poppy to remember war animals On today’s show we look at a book that’s remembering animals in war and chat about the purple poppy. Plus, Liv is back with two picture books that are sure to be huge hits throughout 2024. All on today’s show. It’s gunna be huge! T...
Publishing Picture Books with Mary Anastasiou
Reading with a chance of tacos - January 23, 2024 01:04 - 32 minutesPublishing Picture Books with Mary Anastasiou On today’s show we look inside two publishing houses with Mary Anastasiou. We talk about what she does in publishing, what books she’s working on, the process these books go through with the publishers, and how they get out into the world....
Writing Decodable Books for Early Readers
Reading with a chance of tacos - January 15, 2024 11:06 - 22 minutesOn today’s show we chat about books for first readers, struggling readers, and books being read in early primary school. We’re talking today about Decodable Books – how they assist young readers to engage in fun and adventurous books, and we’ll share tips on writing for the genre. T...
So Many Self Publishing Tips
Reading with a chance of tacos - January 13, 2024 22:21 - 49 minutesSo Many Self-Publishing Tips On today’s show we have a fun chat with a super enthusiastic and successful indie author who so generously shares her process and tips on self-publishing. Plus, we chat about her author journey and all things kid lit. Today’s guest is what you’d call...
Neurodiversity in Books
Reading with a chance of tacos - January 11, 2024 07:42 - 43 minutesNeurodiversity in books – with Ky Garvey, Kate Foster and Michelle Worthington On today’s show we chat with 3 amazing creators who live in neurodiverse families. We discuss what the publishing industry looks like for kids and families living with neurodiversity, what’s still needed, and...
The journey of a picture book – from a manuscript to a bookstore
Reading with a chance of tacos - December 21, 2023 05:43 - 28 minutesThe journey of a picture book – from a manuscript to a bookstore On today’s show we chat to a first-time author and follow the journey of her picture book from submitting to acceptance, what marketing ideas she has, and how she’ll work to make it a success. Plus we share a very spicy c...
Writing Magic for Kids with Sarah Armstrong
Reading with a chance of tacos - December 15, 2023 05:11 - 36 minutesWriting Magic for Kids with Sarah Armstrong On today’s show, we share a delicious crunchy taco with guacamole, chicken and melted cheese with a Walkley Award winning author, and Liv reviews two picture books that travel the world. Today’s guest began as journalist at ABC Ra...
Illustrating picture books with Briony Stewart
Reading with a chance of tacos - December 06, 2023 00:09 - 34 minutesIllustrating picture books with Briony Stewart On today’s show we chat about illustrating picture books, writing picture books, we look at the journey of an illustrator, and Liv reviews an awesome picture book perfect for the new year. Today’s guest is an award-winning aut...
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