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Mostly Book Talk

Katy Donnelly and Alison Palmer

A podcast for teachers, librarians, and parents who are passionate about supporting children"s and teenagers" reading for pleasure. We dive into the vibrant world of children’s and YA literature, offering expert book recommendations, engaging author interviews, and practical advice on how to nurture a lifelong love of reading.Whether you’re looking to expand your classroom or library collection, discover fresh titles for your students or children, or explore proven strategies for creating

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Episode 16 - An interview with David Litchfield about...

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2024/12/07

An interview with David Litchfield about his new book The Dinosaur Next Door and about the upcoming 10th Anniversary Edition of The Bear and the Piano.David's other books include:The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the FiddleThe Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's ConcertGrandad's Secret GiantLights on Cotton RockKid Christmas: of the Claus Brothers Toy ShopHis website is https://www.davidlitchfieldillustration.com/And he can be found on Intstagram @david_c_litchfieldBlueSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.so...

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49:47

Episode 15 - Diverse Book Awards Picture Book Winners

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2024/11/23

Interviews with Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown who won the Diverse Book Award Readers' Choice Award for Thunder Boots and with Erika Meza who won the Picture Book Category with To The Other Side.Other books by Naomi JonesThe Perfect FitHow to Make a StoryThe Odd FishOther books by Rebecca AshdownMy Granny is a QueenThe WhopperHow the Library (Not the Prince) Saved RapunzelOther books by Erika MezaStop that's not my StoryThe Memory Book!Seven SistersSend us a message

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Episode 14 - Diverse Book Awards YA Winners Interviews

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2024/11/18

Interviews with the winners of the Diverse Book Awards YA categories - Simon James Green, winner of the YA Readers' Choice Award for Boy Like Me; Sophie Cameron, runner up for the YA Category for Away with Words; and Jenny Ireland, winner of the YA Category with The First Move.A full list of the books shortlisted for the YA Diverse Book Awards can be found here.Simon James GreenBoy Like MeThe Big AskLlama GlamaramaA Year of Pride and Joy: 52 LGBTQ+ Voices Share Their Life PassionsDance on My ...

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Episode 13 - Interviews with J P Rose and Anthony...

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2024/10/30

In this episode we talk with J P Rose about her new book, Birdie. And Ali interviews Anthony McGowan with Jason Rosam (originally broadcast on Riverside Radio) about his book Dogs of the Deadlands.Birdie by J P Rose is a set in 1950s Yorkshire and is a story of hope and courage following Birdie Bagshaw and the racism she experiences moving to a mining village but also the bond she forms with a pit pony Mr Duke. J P Rose's YA book is The Haunting of Tyrese Walker. She has also written lo...

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Episode 12 - 'Help Create a Reader' Coram Beanstalk...

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2024/10/03

An interview with Amy Lewis, Head of Coram Beanstalk and Sara Browne, one of their volunteers. Plus chat about 100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Café by Julian Sedgwick and Chie KutsuwadaCoram Beanstalk Link to the Media Trust Film Website: https://www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/Find out about volunteering: https://www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/Pages/Category/about-volunteeringMedia Trust Charity FilmsLink to information about filmsBook Clubs in School’s FilmBooks mentioned:You Choose, by ...

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Episode 11 - Picture book edition, including an...

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2024/08/31

In this episode we talk to Jacob Sager Weinstein about his picture book, What Rosa Brought (illustrated by Eliza Wheeler). We also chat about some picture books (old and new) that have caught our attention recently.Jacob Sager WeinsteinWhat Rosa Brought, illustrated by Eliza WheelerThe City of Secret RiversThe City of Guardian StonesOther books mentionedThe Diary of a Young Girl, Anne FrankWhen Hittler Stole Pink Rabbit, Judith KerrTadpole’s Promise, Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Tony R...

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Interviews with YA authors Diana Anyakwo and Denise...

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2024/08/01

Interviews with YA authors Diana Anyakwo and Denise BrownIn this episode we talk to Diana Anyakwo about her book My Life as a Chameleon which has just been longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards. We also talk to Denise Brown about her second book, It All Started with a Lie.Diana AnyakwoMy Life as a ChameleonContact for school visits: https://contactanauthor.co.uk/author/3518/diana-anyakwoInstagram @dianaanyakwo Books MentionedBroken Threads: My Family From Empire to Independence, M...

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Episode 9 - An interview with author, Tom Palmer and...

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2024/07/12

In this episode we talk to Tom Palmer about his latest book Angel of Grasmere and his other Lake District books. Plus we talk to Deborah Maclaren, the Managing Director of Love Reading about how they are building a social purpose into their book selling.Tom Palmer’s Lake District booksArmistice Runner After the War Angel of Grasmere Other books mentionedArctic Star D-Day DogResistInformation on all Tom Palmer’s books can be found on his websiteTom can be found on Twi...

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48:39

Episode 8 - Film Clubs and books with Into Film...

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2024/06/30

Film Clubs and books with Into Film Ambassador Charlotte Harrison plus an interview with author Ross Montgomery about his new book, I am RebelCharlotte Harrison can be found on social media: @sometimesmoviesFind out more about Into Film here.Books mentioned:Princess Bride, by William GoldmanRoss Montgomery can be found on social media: @mossmontmomeryHis website is hereBooks mentioned:I am RebelThe Chime SeekersAnd Ross’s other books can be found hereFind us on social media:X/Twitter: @Mostly...

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Episode 7: Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 Shortlist

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2024/06/10

A look at the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 shortlist including the benefits of shadowing with Alison Jewitt from The London Nautical SchoolCarnegie Medal for Writing 2024 Shortlist booksAway with Words by Sophie CameronChoose Love by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Peter HoracekSaffiyah’s War by Hiba Noor KahnSteady for This by Nathanael LessoreThe Boy Lost in the Maze by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Kate MilnerCrossing the Line by Tia FisherThe Door of No Return by Kwame AlexanderThe Song ...

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Episode 6 - An interview with the author Tia Fisher...

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2024/06/07

Mostly Book Talk - Episode 6An interview with the author Tia Fisher about her Carnegie shortlisted book Crossing the Line.Crossing the Line by Tia FisherBooks mentioned in the interview The Weight of Water by Sarah CrossanWhere the Heart Should Be by Sarah CrossanBrown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline WoodsonMake Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff The Black Flamingo by Dean AttaLong Way Down by Jason Reynolds We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen OxenburyDi...

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Episode 5: Elle McNicoll talking about her new book...

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2024/05/17

An interview with Elle McNicoll about her new book Keedie, her CBBC adaptation of A Kind of Spark, her forthcoming YA book and diversity in children's books (as well as how she manages to do so much...)Books mentioned in the interview with Elle McNicolA Kind of SparkKeedieShow Us Who You AreLike a CharmLike a CurseSome Like it ColdMatilda by Roald DahlCharm School by Anne FineLots by Jacqueline Willson Elle can be found on social media at X/Twitter: @booksandchokersInstagram: ...

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48:31

Episode 4 - Dungeons and Dragons and Graphic Novels

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2024/04/29

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Episode 3 - Abiola Bello, The Diverse Book Awards and...

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2024/04/15

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Episode 2 - Science Book Club

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2024/03/28

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Episode 1

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2024/03/14

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