Best Deborah Abela Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 16: Authors - Deborah Abela & Sarah Street 17:10

26d ago17:10

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In Episode 16 of Kaleidoscope Kids, we continue on from the Literary Festival and include interviews with two remarkable authors authors Deborah Abela and Sarah Street. First, we sit down with the beloved Deborah Abela, whose latest work, The Kindness Project, has captured hearts with its poignant message. Then, we dive into the mystical realms wit…

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YKNR 162: 10 minutes with Yuot A. Alaak 42:34

4h ago42:34

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Allison chats to Yuot A. Alaak about the young readers edition of his extraordinary memoir FATHER OF THE LOST BOYS, blending the personal and the global and ... adopted puppies. Plus, Megan has a great recommendation for educators planning for CBCA Book Week. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, …

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2.15 The Unconscious Mind 8:49

18h ago8:49

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Hello friends, and welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. This week, the team chats about connecting and trusting the unconscious mind— the part of you that uses intuition to create a story. How do you connect to your unconscious mind? Are you someone who sits down to write with only a very loose plan or do you spend a good chunk of your time plannin…

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WRITER 607: Author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli on how they collaborated to create 'Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree' 1:01:38

1h ago1:01:38

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Meet author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli. They discuss their collaborative process in creating the picture book Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree. They talk about the research, writing, and illustration process, how they balance text and visuals, and the importance of accuracy in children’s non-fiction. 00:00 Introduction and welcome 0…

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Episode 19: Chicago Marathon, Museum of Disease & French Scripts 13:23

6d ago13:23

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear from Mastra Casu about her involvement in the Chicago Marathon, Year 12 Biology Students and their excursion to the Museum of Disease and Year 7 French Beginner students' ordering food at a cafe. 2:04 Global Voices Listen to Mastra Casu chat in Italian about her experience preparing for and running …

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YKNR 161: Books about anxiety 35:07

3h ago35:07

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With anxiety in young people on the rise, Megan and Allison discuss books – both non-fiction and novel – to help kids and the adults in their lives explore and explain their feelings. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.c…

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WRITER 606: B.M. Carroll on her latest novel 'One Of Us Is Missing' 48:52

8d ago48:52

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Valerie interviews B.M. Carroll, whose latest thriller, One of Us Is Missing, revolves around a family dealing with a mysterious disappearance of one family member during a concert. The conversation also touches on B.M. Carroll's writing process, character development, and the importance of feedback and rewriting. 00:00 Introduction and shoutout to…

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2.14 Your Typical Writing Day 8:12

7h ago8:12

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes, friends! This week, the team chat about their typical writing day and are surprised to find out how similar their daily practices are! Any night-time writers out there? We'd love to hear from you because... how on earth do you make it work? We just don't get it. 🤪 Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks…

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Episode 18: A Midsummer Night's Dream 12:50

7d ago12:50

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear from Ms Morabito talking the IGS play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the students who are part of the cast. Kaleidoscope Kids is a podcast created by students at the International Grammar School in Sydney, Australia. If you would like to take part in our podcast, please email us at kimberleyl@igss…

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YKNR 160: 10 minutes with Catherine Doyle 42:53

3d ago42:53

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Allison chats to bestselling author Catherine Doyle about her new, stand-alone fantasy novel PIRATES OF DARKSEA, sibling relationships, and dealing with the hard stuff. Plus, Megan has tips about creating anthologies and Allison survives the leadlighting workshop. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Alli…

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WRITER 605: Amy Hutton on her novels 'Love From Scratch' and 'Sit, Stay Love'. 59:05

11d ago59:05

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Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love. Amy discusses her journey from TV producer to successful romance novelist, the importance of social media presence for authors, and practical tips for aspiring writers. Host Valerie Khoo also chats to author Nat Newman who shares her experience with the Meisner acting technique, and provi…

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2.13 Deep Dive: Cora Seen and Heard by Zanni Louise 6:13

9d ago6:13

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Welcome back friends! This week we get Zanni in the hot seat and as her lots of questions about her wonderful new book, Cora Seen and Heard. Have you read it yet? Let us know your thoughts! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni L…

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Episode 17: Reconciliation Week 24:23

8d ago24:23

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear from the Koori students here at IGS, some Indigenous voices from the community including Mindy Gibbs, Todd Philips and IGS Artist in Residence Aunty Bianca. 3:08 Global Voices Listen to the Koori students chat about their backgrounds and what their culture means to them. 7:42 Community Connections L…

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YKNR 159: 10 minutes with Anna Battese 40:22

14d ago40:22

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Allison interviews author Anna Battese about the latest book in her PD McPEM’S AGENCY FOR MYSTERIOUS MYSTERIES series, writing satisfying mysteries for very young readers and adding sharks and red herrings. Plus, Megan is raving about a new picture book AND a YA fantasy novel. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Conn…

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WRITER 604: Valerie talks to copywriting guru Bernadette Schwerdt on how she co-wrote entrepreneur Radek Sali’s memoir, 'How to Build a Billion Dollar Business'. 51:40

14d ago51:40

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Explore the world of co-writing and collaboration with Radek Sali and Bernadette Schwerdt. They explore the collaborative effort behind writing Radek’s book, How to Build a Billion Dollar Business, discussing challenges, the process of co-writing, the importance of capturing emotional depth in storytelling, and the profound impact of building a pur…

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YKNR 158: Short Middle Grade Novels 33:14

17d ago33:14

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Megan and Allison discuss a recent surge in requests for short middle-grade novels, and Megan has some recommendations. Plus, brilliant bookmail and reality reflects fiction. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | chil…

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WRITER 603: Picture book author Megan Daley on how to nurture your children to become readers. 46:31

18d ago46:31

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Meet Megan Daley, author of The Beehive. Megan talks about her passion for children’s literature, her role as a teacher librarian, and her picture book The Beehive. She also discusses her book Raising Readers, which emphasises the importance of instilling a love of reading in children from a young age and offers practical advice for parents. 00:00 …

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Episode 15: Literary Festival, Day 2 9:57

1M ago9:57

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear short audio stories written by our Year 9 & 10 students as part of the inaugural Literary Festival. Kaleidoscope Kids is a podcast created by students at the International Grammar School in Sydney, Australia. If you would like to take part in our podcast, please email us at kimberleyl@igssyd.nsw.edu…

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YKNR 157: 10 minutes with Deborah Abela 46:53

1M ago46:53

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Allison interviews author Deborah Abela about her new middle-grade verse novel THE KINDNESS PROJECT, going where the writing takes you and the joy (or not) of group projects. Plus, Megan's new favourite junior fiction series, writing workshops, and more. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan…

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WRITER 602: Meet Jo Peck, author of the memoir 'Suddenly Single at Sixty'. 48:24

25d ago48:24

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Meet Jo Peck, whose memoir Suddenly Single at Sixty details her journey through divorce and rediscovery. Jo discusses her writing process, the therapeutic value of journalling, the challenges of constructing a memoir , and her inspirations. She also offers advice for writers on being honest in their writing and the importance of self-analysis. 00:0…

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2.12 Writing Personal Stories 8:40

1M ago8:40

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Today, the team chat about how important it is for them to put themselves—even in the smallest of ways—into their stories. It may not be as obvious as a character that looks like you, but it could be writing a character that believes in the things you do, or reacts in ways you'd react! Do you need to inject a little bit of YOU into your characters,…

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Episode 14: Literary Festival, Day 1 10:41

1M ago10:41

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear short audio stories written by our Year 9 & 10 students as part of the inaugural Literary Festival. Kaleidoscope Kids is a podcast created by students at the International Grammar School in Sydney, Australia. If you would like to take part in our podcast, please email us at kimberleyl@igssyd.nsw.edu…

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YKNR 156: Graphic Novels 2.0 33:31

1M ago33:31

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The changing discussion around graphic novels, new recommendations and two particular age groups emerge as hot buttons. Plus, Megan is raving about a new YA novel. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksd…

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2.11 Deep Dive: The Kindness Project by Deborah Abela 7:05

1M ago7:05

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Welcome back! In this episode, we ask Deb Abela some burning questions about her latest book, The Kindness Project. Have you read it? What did you think? Feel free to ask your burning questions of your own over on our Youtube channel! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstro…

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WRITER 601: Meet Deborah Abela, author of 'The Kindness Project', her 29th book! 59:44

1M ago59:44

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Meet Deborah Abela, author of The Kindness Project. Deborah is one of Australia’s most beloved children's authors. Her latest middle grade novel is The Kindness Project, which is her 29th book. Recently, she also released the Book of Wondrous Possibilities. While Deb writes mainly in middle grade, she has also written chapter books and picture book…

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Episode 13: Climate Fresk, Slam Poetry & Japanese Exchange 23:57

1M ago23:57

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear from the organisation Climate Fresk, our Year 7 students participating in a Slam Poetry competition and Japanese students who visited IGS. 2:09 Sustainable Living Listen to Climate Fresk chat about climate change and the IGS Sustainable Futures students share their feedback on training IGS Teachers.…

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YKNR 155: 10 minutes with Joel McKerrow 46:40

2M ago46:40

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Allison spends 10 minutes with Joel McKerrow, chatting about poetry, kids and creativity, and his debut graphic novel URBAN LEGEND HUNTERS. Plus, Megan shares 5 things your school librarian wants you to know, and Allison is raving about a new picture book. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Meg…

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WRITER 600: Meet Inda Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books. 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Meet Indah Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books including her latest How To Measure The Ocean. Indah, a doctor turned picture book author, delves into her career transition, the inspiration behind her books, and her advocacy work. 00:00 Celebrating 600 episodes: A journey of writing and publishing 01:19 Upcoming seminar: Mastering action in story…

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2.10 What To Do When Writing Is Hard 6:52

2M ago6:52

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. In our 30th episode, we want to let you know that seasoned writers sometimes find it hard to write too! You are not alone! But here are a few things we do to try to move our stories forward. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com …

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YKNR 154: All about verse novels 37:12

2M ago37:12

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Megan and Allison examine the rise and rise of verse novels: why verse novels are increasingly popular, why kids love them, how to read them and what to do with them in a classroom situation. Plus, a list of recommended verse novels and links to more! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan an…

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WRITER 599: Becky Holmes on her memoir 'Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You' 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

Introducing Story Seeds! A month’s worth of writing prompts that you get for free. Find out how to get Story Seeds for May. The episode features Becky Holmes, author of Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You, a memoir and exploration into online romance scams. Becky shares her journey from opening a Twitter account during lockdown that led to interac…

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2.9 Build That Set 8:08

2M ago8:08

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How do you create realistic locations that your readers can see (and, more importantly, FEEL) as they read your story? In this episode, the writers share techniques to build sets that are as important as the characters! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tan…

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YKNR 153: 10 minutes with John Larkin 38:29

2M ago38:29

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Allison interviews multi-award-winning author John Larkin about his latest novel 'Brittany & Co Take On Paris', hobby horses, and teaching creative writing. Plus, two highly recommended middle-grade novels and a heads up about World Bee Day. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your…

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2.8 Writing Stuff That Matters 8:42

2M ago8:42

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In this episode, the team chat about how important it is to write about the things that matter to you, because that's when your writing improves, and story really shines. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantan…

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WRITER 598: Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile. 51:01

2M ago51:01

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Meet Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile Press, as well as a former creative director at Larrikin House. Mary shares her journey from aspiring writer to influential figure in the children's book industry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of publishing picture books. She discusses the importance of illustrato…

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Episode 12: Primary School Language Camp 11:59

2M ago11:59

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear from students who attended the Primary School Language Camp, 'Kaleidoscope Kids'. You'll also hear a performance from African Beat www.africanbeat.com.au Kaleidoscope Kids is a podcast created by students at the International Grammar School in Sydney, Australia. If you would like to take part in our…

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YKNR 152: Insider’s Guide to Literary Festivals 39:27

2M ago39:27

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Allison and Megan go behind the scenes of children’s literary festivals to discuss why parents/carers/educators should take young readers long, what makes a terrific author presentation, and how authors can get themselves on the program. Plus, Megan is fan-girling over one Australian author. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsne…

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2.7 Deep Dive: Fledgewitch by Lian Tanner 7:31

2M ago7:31

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Hello friends! This episode is a little bit different. Today, we spend some time talking about Lian's brand new book, Fledgewitch, Book 2 of the Dragons of Hallow series! Do you have any questions for Lian? Feel free to leave a comment! Check out Fledgewitch here. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com …

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WRITER 597: Kell Woods on her novel 'After The Forest'. 52:50

2M ago52:50

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Meet author Kell Woods, who discusses her approach to writing, her novel After the Forest, a sequel to Hansel and Gretel, and the blend of history and fantasy in her work. Kell shares insights on the research and discipline required to weave together historical accuracy and compelling storytelling. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and liste…

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Episode 11: The Making of the Kaleidoscope Kids Jingle 7:10

2M ago7:10

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear about how our students from IGS created the incredibly catchy jingle, 'Kaleidoscope Kids'. Kaleidoscope Kids is a podcast created by students at the International Grammar School in Sydney, Australia. If you would like to take part in our podcast, please email us at kimberleyl@igssyd.nsw.edu.au…

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YKNR 151: 10 minutes with Kate & Jol Temple 44:01

2M ago44:01

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Allison interviews dynamic writing duo Kate & Jol Temple about their brand-new junior graphic novel series FROG SQUAD, as well as writing together, great school talks and more. Plus, Megan has new audio book tips. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community o…

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WRITER 596: Carrie Sun on her memoir 'Private Equity' 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

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Meet Carrie Sun, whose memoir Private Equity explores her journey from a high-paced finance role to embracing a writing career. Carrie discusses her writing process, the challenges of memoir writing, and the transformation she underwent during her time in the finance industry. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast co…

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2.6 Sparking The Action 8:49

3M ago8:49

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In this episode, the 5 Writers talk about inciting incidents—that big life-changing event that takes the main character on their journey! Think of your favourite movies or stories. What's your favourite inciting incident? Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian T…

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Episode 10: Special Episode? 1:34

2M ago1:34

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Kaleidoscope Kids is a podcast created by students at the International Grammar School in Sydney, Australia.By International Grammar School

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Episode 9: Francophonie Week 20:27

3M ago20:27

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear about Francophonie Week and how we celebrate this occasion in Australia. Here are our segments: 1:15 Community Connections You'll hear an interview between the IGS students and Denis Morandet, the General Manager of the Alliance Française. French Translation: Q: Bonjour, Mr. Morandet. Thank you for …

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YKNR 150: Ask Us Anything 2.0 43:00

2M ago43:00

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Megan and Allison answer questions from the Your Kid's Next Read community, from how to enjoy poetry with young readers to how to convince a young writer their work needs editing. Plus, a new MG novel provokes a parenting debate. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next …

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WRITER 595: Jodi Gibson on the world of indie publishing and her latest novel Reinventing Emily Brown 50:40

3M ago50:40

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Is indie publishing right for you. Discover the intricacies of indie publishing with author Jodi Gibson. Delve into Jodi’s journey across traditional and independent publishing avenues for her novels. She highlights the distinct processes involved in each. Jodi shares valuable tips for indie authors, ranging from understanding why you want to indie…

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2.5 Making Rewriting Fun 8:42

3M ago8:42

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Welcome back! In this episode, the gang chats about collecting other sources of inspiration to help them as they dig deeper into their stories. What do you do? Do you create a soundtrack for your story? Do you have a vision board? Are you extra high-tech and use augmented reality to immerse yourself in the setting? Let us know! Visit the authors: T…

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Episode 8: Harmony Week 19:13

3M ago19:13

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On this episode of Kaleidoscope Kids, you'll hear about Harmony Week and the diverse people that make up Australia. Here are our segments: 1:43 Global Voices You'll hear from teachers and students speaking about their backgrounds. You also get to hear content in Chinese and German. Mandarin/Cantonese Translation: I think the celebration of Harmony …

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YKNR 149: 10 minutes with Nat Amoore 44:32

3M ago44:32

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Allison interviews ‘bucket of fun’ children’s author Nat Amoore about the first instalment in her new junior fiction series ‘Showerland’. Plus, Megan is celebrating (and breaking the internet) and we’re having a special event! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Rea…

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