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Episode 50: Own Voices Aug 18, 2020

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This episode is dedicated to all things #OwnVoices. This movement (which you've no doubt come across on social media) champions diverse creators, and people telling their own stories - whether that be about their race, culture, disability or sexuality.

We shine a spotlight on some of Australia's outstanding own voices talent, interviewing not one but three creators in the kidlit and YA spaces. (Please note we span some older reads than usual, should you have little ears listening out for kid-based content!).

Meet middle grade author Remy Lai, author of critically acclaimed books Pie in the Sky and Fly on The Wall; artist, writer and Deaf activist Asphyxia, author of MG series The Grimstones and upcoming YA novel Future Girl; and award-winning YA author Alison Evans, author of Ida, Highway Bodies and Euphoria Kids.

We also review some excellent new reads by Own Voices creators, so standby for book recs!

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Episode 49: The Magic of Libraries Jul 14, 2020

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This time, we're celebrating the magic of libraries - our favourite libraries, books about libraries, and even what kind of secret libraries we'd have!

Our special guest is debut author Julianne Negri, whose new middle grade novel THE SECRET LIBRARY OF HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE has just hit the bookshop shelves. Listen to a fascinating interview with Julianne about her writing journey, the way she's woven bits of her life into her book, and how her very own library job has helped influence the book's setting.

In Kids Capers, we get some kids in on the library fun. Hear all about our latest reads, shout-outs and what's on our radar, and as always, discover an awesome book giveaway, including two new releases thanks to Affirm Press.

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Episode 48: Serious Business Jun 16, 2020

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In this episode, get the lowdown on the serious business of books with none other than Publishing Director at Penguin Random House, Laura Harris.

Hear thoughts on the current state of the kids' book market, hot sellers and news about exciting upcoming releases. If you create kids' books, work in the kids' book space or have a passion for children's literature, you're sure to find this a fascinating chat!

In Kids Capers, Nat is interviewed by Evie of Rockin Reads all about her brand new release middle grade book, The Power of Positive Pranking. A bookstagrammer, book vlogger and friend of the pod, Evie grills Nat on all things Pranking, then the two of them get up to a bit of mischief themselves. Listen on to hear them prank call kids' book author Adrian Beck!

As always, we review our latest kids' reads, reveal an awesome prize pack up for grabs and more.

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Episode 47: Secret Agent May 19, 2020

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In this episode, we're delving into the lives of secret agents!

First up is our special guest Danielle Binks, who is not only a literary agent with a passion for all things #LoveOzMG and #LoveOzYA, but lives a dual life as a middle grade author. Hear more about her debut novel THE YEAR THE MAPS CHANGED plus all things agenting in this fascinating chat.

Then in Kids Capers, we get some secret agent tips from a pack of crime fighting pigeons, as we meet REAL PIGEONS author Andrew McDonald. Some book loving kids also interview Andrew to uncover more about this 'super coo' book series, illustrated by Ben Wood.

And as always, we review our latest reads, reveal our latest giveaway, chat what's on our radar and more.

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Episode 46: Gross is Good Apr 14, 2020

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This episode is all about gross things in kids' books. Find out the disgusting stuff we all like best, and even better, hear from our special guest Mick Elliott.

With his hit series The Turners and latest series, Squidge Dibley (not to mention a background in kids' TV), Mick is a master at weaving all things gross into stories full of humour and heart. Hear more about Squidge, including his insta-antics, and some wise words on how we can support creators in the time of Corona.

In Kids Capers, we have an awesome treat in store - the winning story in our recent gross writing competition for kids is performed by Nat, bringing the clever winner's words to life.

There's all our usual segments too, from shoutouts to what's on our radar, and we announce another must-have prize.

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Episode 45: Branching Out Mar 17, 2020

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This episode is all about branching out - whether it's reading new things, writing new things or experimenting with a different illustration style.

We meet fabulous illustrator (turned writer, too) Jess Racklyeft, and hear all about her work illustrating the podcast's own Kate Simpson's new book, Anzac Girl. Hear about Jess's work branching out into non-fiction and collage work, plus more about her ever-evolving kidlit career.

In Kids Capers, we continue the theme with a fun experiment - taking a bunch of young book lovers, and exposing them to kids' books in genres they don't normally read. Whether you're super into mysteries but never read sport books, or love contemporary and steer clear of fantasy, these interviews may just inspire you to read something new.

Find out what the One More Page team have been reading lately, discover out latest bookish giveaway, learn what's on our radars and more.

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Episode 44: Industry All-Rounder Feb 18, 2020

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Welcome back to another year of podcast fun with One More Page! Our first episode for 2020 is about industry all-rounders, those amazing, multi-talented people who do all the kidlit things! And who better to meet than author/illustrator extraordinaire, Tania McCartney. With a huge haul of fiction and non-fiction books in print, a newly released junior fiction series EVIE AND POG and loads of exciting projects on the go, Tania offers a fascinating insight into the busy life of a kids’ book all-rounder. In Kids Capers, we meet dynamic young book lover Evie and hear all about her fabulous Instagram (sorry, bookstagram!) account, Rockin Reads. We each review our latest kids' reads, reveal an awesome competition prize and lots more.

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Episode 43: Christmas Q&A Dec 17, 2019

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It's our Christmas 2019 special, where we reflect on a fantastic year of podcasting, indulge in some Christmas cheer and answer a whole lot of questions submitted by listeners!

Join team OMP, Kate, Liz and Nat, for a fun and festive virtual Q&A session, with a side serve of gift opening. Discover everything from our most anticipated reads of 2020, to bookish gift suggestions, to the kids' books we'd most like to live in.

And of course, no One More Page Christmas special would be complete without a bit of carolling, so make sure you stay tuned till the very end (eggnog and earmuffs optional!).

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Episode 42: Graphic Novels Dec 03, 2019

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In this episode, we chat all things graphic novels for kids! Our special guests are two rising stars of the Australian graphic novel scene.

We meet Gavin Aung Than, whose hugely popular Zen Pencils comics for adults have not only garnered him an enormous social media following, but kicked off a new career as a kids' graphic novelist. Hear about his exciting series with Penguin Random House, SUPER SIDEKICKS, thoughts on the rise in the popularity of graphic novels, the Australian vs. US scene and much more.

In Kids Capers, a young graphic novel fan joins Nat and ACTION TANK creator Mike Barry for a fun q&a. We also chat what's on our radar - Little Literature Co., shout out to the awesome SCBWI crew and the upcoming Sydney Christmas party, reveal our latest competition, and share the graphic novels we've all been reading.

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Episode 41: On Country Nov 19, 2019

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In this episode, we shine a spotlight on some of Australia's supremely talented Indigenous kids' book creators.

First up, we meet author/illustrator Dub Leffler, who illustrated the CBCA Eve Pownell Award-winning picture book, Sorry Day, written by Coral Vass. Hear about his fortuitous start in the world of kids' books, his illustration process (some fascinating methods!) and all about his upcoming releases in 2020 plus future projects.

In Kids' Capers, the kids interview graphic novelist Brenton E. McKenna. Find out more about what 'country' means to him, his Ubby's Underdogs books and much more.

We announce another epic book giveaway, chat what's on our radar, and review our latest reads.

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