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Episode 24: Page to Screen Jan 29, 2019

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Welcome to our first episode for 2019! We hope you've had a fabulous break (with lots of reading and podcast-listening time!).

In Episode 24, we're delving into kids' books adapted for the screen. We interview Justin Monjo, the screenwriter behind the brand new Storm Boy movie. Discover the ins and outs of bringing Colin Thiele's beloved children's book to the big screen in this fascinating chat.

In Kids' Capers, hear from some insightful kids on which books they believe would be perfect brought to life on screen. Also, your co-hosts review their latest screen-worthy reads, and we announce our first giveaway for the year!

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Episode 23: Merry Bookmas! Dec 11, 2018

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It's One More Page's final episode of 2018 - our first year in podcast-land. Thank you so much for listening, commenting, sharing and joining the bookish fun!

In this episode, we celebrate the year that was, and get the lowdown from three awesome kids' booksellers on their picks for Christmas and end of year book gifts. We chat to Kasia Janczewski from Where the Wild Things Are in Brisbane, Angela Crocombe from Readings Kids in Melbourne, and Paul Macdonald from The Children's Bookshop in Sydney. From picture books through to middle grade, and a few wildcard categories in the mix, discover some wonderful kids' books well worth seeking out.

There's also some Bookmas gift-giving of our own, a few highlights of the year and we share our to-read piles for the summer break. Happy holidays, kids' book lovers!

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Episode 22: Series Addiction Nov 27, 2018

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In this episode, we delve into the world of kids' book series. We have a fascinating chat with one of Australia's most successful authors of children's series, Jacqueline Harvey, whose Alice Miranda and Clementine Rose books have sold over 1 million copies.

She shares her approach to writing a series, the amazing places her research has taken her, information on the next Kensy and Max book, and more about Alice Miranda coming to TV.

In Kids Capers, we get serious about series with some wonderful students from St Catherine's school in Sydney, who reveal their favourite series, and try and convince Nat why she should read them. It's a lot of fun, and you may just have your arm twisted to try a series you haven't read yet!

There's also a fantastic book prize to win thanks to Penguin Random House, a special shout out to one of our hosts (hint: book news!) and much more.

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Episode 21: Spreading The Love Nov 13, 2018

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This episode, there's a whole lot of love swirling around OMP HQ - bookish love, that is! We chat to Jess Seaborn, a publicist at Allen & Unwin, to find out all about her role (a.k.a. professional book love spreader) and hear some insights into some of A&U's hot new kids' book releases.

In Kids Capers, we meet Luca Fraillon, a 13-year-old bookish dynamo. From helping judge the prestigious INKY Awards to interviewing literary superstar Jess Townsend of Nevermoor fame, Luca shares how he got involved, highlights and future plans.

We shoutout to some of the most important people behind sharing the book love, Teacher Librarians (we heart you!) discuss the brilliant Books in Homes in 'On our Radar', share details of our latest competition and more.

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Episode 20: Trick or Treat Oct 30, 2018

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Don a cloak, pop on a witch's hat and grab your broomstick, it's Halloween! And the trick or treating fun is extending all the way IRL from your very own neighbourhood and into your eardrums. Yes, we're trick or treating on the show, dropping by some of our favourite authors of spooky reads. Let's see what they add to our loot bags!

We'll also be meeting children's author Cate Whittle, and hearing more about her books featuring mythical creatures and magic, from the Trouble series for young readers starring a dragon, to her new middle grade novel, Wyrd, about a girl who accidentally gains magical powers amidst family and friendship struggles.

In Kids Capers, we reveal the winner of our Spooky Stories comp for kids. Nat performs the winning piece (move over, Stig Wemyss!) so brew up a magical broth in your cauldron and settle in for a fun scary story fest. (Hot Halloween tip: stick around till the end for blooper time, for bonus story fun!).

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Episode 19: There's a Hippopotamus On Our Podcast Eating Cake! Oct 16, 2018

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In Episode 19, we have a very special visitor to One More Page - it's a hippo! Eating cake! Oh, and super prolific author Hazel Edwards is dropping by, too. Join us for a conversation with an enduring and multi-faceted writer and mentor, the creator of one of Australia's most beloved picture book characters (yes, our cake-eating hippo friend), plus many many more, spanning children's to adult literature.

Plus, our Kids Capers this episode features a teen illustrator, entrepreneur and collaborator, Xanthe Turner, who at only 14 years of age started her own book publishing company! Tune in for a fascinating and inspiring chat with a proactive young creative.

Hear our reading recommendations, discover our latest giveaway, and join the bookish fun as we reveal what we'd do if we found a hippo on our roof. Also - stick around for the bloopers, you won't want to miss it!

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Episode 18: The Power of Story Oct 02, 2018

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In Episode 18, we're discussing the power of story. We meet beloved author, Order of Australia recipient, literacy advocate, head of the Australia East and NZ branch of SCBWI and so much more, Susanne Gervay.

Hear about her beautiful, empowering books from award-winning picture book Elephants have Wings to her I am Jack series, which delves into the issue of bullying. Susanne has much to share, from the driving force behind her passion for story and literacy, to the many important causes she champions. We also discover more about her upcoming books and her work with SCBWI in a fascinating chat.

In Kids Capers, we hear from a wonderful range of children about the stories that have touched them the most - the life changing reads that have inspired, struck a chord, and will likely be carried with them throughout life. And as usual, hear from your hosts about their latest reads and bookish discoveries, our current giveaway and much more.

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Episode 17: Listen Up! Sep 18, 2018

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Episode 17 is all about audio! The rise of audiobooks has taken the book world by storm, and to find out more, we chat to Rebecca Herrmann, the CEO of leading audiobook publisher, Bolinda Audio. Discover more about the company behind beloved audiobooks from your favourite kids' authors and beyond, from Bolinda's beginnings to what they look for in their narrator talent.

And speaking of talented narrators - we also have one of Australia's most in-demand audiobook stars on the show, Stig Wemyss! Stig is the voice behind all of Andy Griffiths' audiobooks and many more, and he stops by for a chat in our Kids Capers section.

Not only that, but Stig narrates the winning story from the kids' writing competition we held recently. Hear nine-year-old Serena's story The Loneliest Fish in the Sea brought to life in an expertly produced Bolinda Audio production! Plus, hear about our latest competition (yes, audiobooks are involved), our latest 'listens' in lieu of reads, what's on our radar and more.

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Episode 16: Indigenous Literacy Day Sep 04, 2018

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Join us this Indigenous Literacy Day as we highlight Australia's amazingly talented Indigenous kids' book creators!

In Episode 16, we meet the publisher at Magabala Books, Rachel Bin Salleh. We find out more about Australia's oldest Indigenous children's book publisher, news on their creators, and more about Rachel's own foray into writing as we discuss her poignant picture book, Alfred's War.

And in Kids' Capers, we hand the interviewing reins to a young Indigenous book lover, who chats to author/illustrator Gregg Dreise, the creator of vibrant picture books including Mad Magpie.

Discover your hosts favourite childhood Dreamtime stories and recent reads, enter our latest book giveaway, find out what's on our radar and much more!

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Episode 15: Book Week Bash Aug 21, 2018

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In episode 15 we're celebrating the most exciting week on the book lovers' calendar - Book Week!

To get the inside word on Book Week, we chat to CBCA NSW President Gail Erskine. She provides a wealth of knowledge about the awards, from who can judge to how the final winners are chosen, and what the different categories mean. It's a fascinating look at the inner workings of these prestigious awards, and Gail shares some of her own favourite Australian kids' book creators, too.

In Kids Capers, there's another special guest - the legendary Paul Jennings! Hear from one of Australia's most beloved children's book writers about the beginnings of his writing career through to his latest releases.

And as well as discovering our latest reads, hear what your hosts are dressing as for Book Week, and who we thought would win the CBCA Book of the Year Awards (how right were we? Listen on and find out!).

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