One More Page

One More Page is a podcast for lovers of kids’ books. Whether you’re a kid, a librarian or just one of those people who never grew up…this is the podcast for you. Packed full of interviews, book reviews and industry gossip, not to mention the occasional fart joke, One More Page is your fortnightly foray into the world of children’s books.

Episode 76: Kate, Liz and Nat's Totally Awesome Grand Finale and 2022 Christmas Spectacular 12/07/2022

Episode 76: Kate, Liz and Nat's Totally Awesome Grand Finale and 2022 Christmas Spectacular Join us on the pod one last time in our Grand Finale episode! Not only that, it's also our 2022 Christmas special, so get ready for some festive shenanigans. We take a trip down OMP memory lane, recommend some fab new reads (perfect for Christmas stockings), and meet the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future! We also hear from some of our wonderful past guests who pop in to spread some One More Page love. Merry Christmas!! Thanks so much for tuning in, and whether you're a more recent listener or you've been with us from the start, don't forget we have five year's worth of episodes you can still listen to, covering all kinds of kidlit themes! We'll still be popping into our socials now and then with book reviews and recommendations, so be sure you're following us across at each @onemorepageau, and our author accounts too: Kate Simpson: Liz Ledden: Nat Amoore: Read the show notes: Email us at: Find us on Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/25145130

Episode 75: The InbeTWEENers 11/15/2022

Episode 75: The InbeTWEENers In this episode, we're shining a light on the super important reading space between younger kids' novels and YA - upper middle grade! Australia has a wealth of talent in this area, and we chat to two of the industry's finest. First up, meet the accomplished Emily Gale. Hear about her brand new release The Goodbye Year, which straddles the space between childhood and the teen years. Hear more about her varied writing career and achievements, like making change in the industry. And in Kids Capers, young superfan Amelie interviews the amazing Jeremy Lachlan! Hear more about his exciting books in the upper middle grade category, such as Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds, and his upcoming title, Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales. We have a great book pack to give away thanks to Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, the usual shoutouts and jam-packed book reviews, and a special announcement you don't want to miss in our On Our Radar segment. Yes, we're wrapping up the podcast after five exciting years of episodes to focus on writing and other commitments, but never fear, we are still around and will continue to pop on our socials with book reviews: @onemorepageau across Instagram/FB/Twitter. We're not done yet though, stay tuned in December for our Christmas episode! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-75 Email us at: Find us on Facebook: Twitter: /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/24974079

Episode 74: Debutantes 10/18/2022

Episode 74: Debutantes Welcome to the One More Page Debutante Ball! An episode dedicated to an amazing crop of first-time authors with kids' books published this year. First up, meet the dynamic Dani Vee and hear all about her debut picture book, My ExtraOrdinary Mum. Plus discover her other work in the world of books, the inspiration behind her debut and her exciting upcoming titles in the works. Then, get to know Anna Battese, the chapter book author behind PD McPem's Agency for Mysterious Mysteries. Hear tips for creating series, the real-life stories behind her stories, and how she celebrated her first book hitting the shelves. You'll also meet new author Reece Carter, whose debut kids' novel A Girl Called Corpse is creating lots of bookish buzz. Hear how the book came to be after an exciting bidding war, how he found his ideas for this unique and spooky story and much more. As always, we have a great book giveaway, this time thanks to Allen & Unwin, lots of book reviews, shoutouts and book chat. Read the show notes: Email us at: Find us on Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/24704118

Episode 73: The Animal Bookdom 09/20/2022

Episode 73: The Animal Bookdom In this episode of One More Page, we're exploring The Animal Bookdom! That is, the wealth of amazing kids' books highlighting animals, from fascinating facts, to stories based on real-life animal tales, to the fictional, anthropomorphic kind! First up, meet amazing author Irma Gold. Hear about her picture books Seree's Story and Where the Heart Is, both based on real animal stories, plus hear more about her multi-faceted career in the world of writing, editing and podcasting! In Kids Capers, we have debut author Carla Fitzgerald in the hotseat, being interviewed by her son, Lachie! Hear more about her picture book Keeping up with the Dashchunds packed with cheeky animal characters, plus her middle grade novel How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five. We have a prize pack of animal picture books to give away, thanks to Larrikin House, plus book reviews, shoutouts and more! Read the show notes: Email us at: Find us on Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/24413001

Episode 72: Tackling the TBR 08/23/2022

Episode 72: Tackling the TBR In this episode, the Book Month festivities continue as we each tackle our enormous to be read piles! Hear Kate, Liz and Nat's picks from their piles of the latest kids' reads, from gorgeous picture books to must-read middle grade. Get your pens out and your wishlists written as we share books, books and more books! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-72 Email us at: Find us on Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/23884239

Book Week Bonus 3: Belinda Murrell 08/16/2022

Book Week Bonus 3: Belinda Murrell In our third Book Week Bonus episode (our series of mini episodes celebrating Book Week all month long!), we meet the curator of the Kids and YA Festival at the event itself - wonderful author Belinda Murrell! Get the lowdown on one of the kids' book industry's most loved festivals, bringing together publishers, authors, illustrators and book lovers in a day full of inspiring panels, pitch sessions and networking. Plus hear all about Belinda's own writing career, including her latest middle grade release The Silver Sea! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/ Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/23884212

Book Week Bonus 2: Wai Chim 08/09/2022

Book Week Bonus 2: Wai Chim In our second Book Week Bonus episode (yes, we're celebrating Book Week throughout the entire month of August!) we have another author interview recorded at the recent Kids and YA Festival, held at Writing NSW in Sydney and curated by author Belinda Murrell. This time, hear from super-accomplished kids and YA author (and recent Survivor contestant!) Wai Chim. Hear more about her writing career, books like The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling, Freedom Swimmer and more! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/ Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/23884191

Book Week Bonus 1: Deborah Abela 08/02/2022

Book Week Bonus 1: Deborah Abela To celebrate Book Month (because we all know the Book Week festivities really go all month long!), we have a series of episodes coming to you throughout August! Team OMP recently attended the amazing Kids and YA Festival held at Writing NSW in Sydney, curated by author Belinda Murrell. On the day, Kate interviewed several of the authors who spoke at the festival, and the first of these was Deb Abela. In our first Book Week Bonus episode, hear a fascinating chat with one of the Australian kids' book industry's most beloved authors. Discover more about her brand new middle grade release, The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, insights into her writing life and lots more! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/ Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/23884176

Episode 71: A Cast of Characters 07/19/2022

Episode 71: A Cast of Characters This time, we have a bumper episode for you where'll you meet not one but four kidlit creators! Meet illustrator extraordinnaire Jess McGeachin, and discover his mix of fiction and non-fiction picture books. Find out how his museum work has influenced his settings and stories. Next, get to know exciting picture book duo behind new release Where?, Jordan Collins and Phil Lesnie. Hear more about their important new book which examines the question many are often asked - where do you come from? And last but not least, hear from kidlit star Tristan Bancks, discussing his brand new middle grade release Cop and Robber and much more. As always, we review a stack of new releases, reveal our latest book giveaway and chat all things kids' books. Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-71 Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/23773361

Episode 70: Thrills and Spills 06/21/2022

Episode 70: Thrills and Spills In this episode, we're talking thrills, sprills and stunts! Meet an exciting new middle grade author on the kidlit scene, Trent Roberts, and hear about his debut kids' book STUNT KIDS. Discover his journey to becoming an author and insights into his working life. Check out team OMP's latest reads in our Whatcha Readin section, plus hear what our written reviewer Georgina's been reading for our website reviews. As always, we have an exciting book giveaway - this time thanks to Pan Macmillan -bookish shoutouts and lots of kidlit chat! Read the show notes: Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/23479151

Episode 69: Arty Party 05/17/2022

Episode 69: Arty Party This episode, we're having an Arty Party with amazing illustrator (and author!), Sophie Beer! Discover more about her books, background, working life as a kids' book creator, productivity tips and more. It's a super inspiring and insightful chat with the creator of Loves Makes a Family, illustrator of Izzy and Frank and many more beloved titles. Then we meet the second winning bidder in the recent Lismore Flood Recovery Auction run by Zanni Louise - the talented Rebecca Timmis. Hear more about her Mertales series and bookish news. As always, we have kids' book reviews, shoutouts and a fabulous giveaway, this time thanks to Hardie Grant Children's Publishing and their Bright Light imprint - follow them on Insta via https://www.instagram.com/brightlightpublishing/ Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-69 Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/23113349

Episode 68: Real-life Adventures 04/19/2022

Episode 68: Real-life Adventures This time, we're chatting real-life adventures with a fascinating special guest. Delve into the the world of Antarctic exploration with an in-depth interview with author Joanna Grochowicz. Hear all about her new book with Allen & Unwin, Shackleton's Endurance, and the research and knowledge behind it. Then in place of our usual Kids' Capers antics, we have another special guest - the first of three winners in our podcasterly prizes offered in the Lismore Flood Recovery auction, run by author Zanni Louise. Tune in to hear from kids' book author (and shoe lover) Emma Bowd! Then we have a great book prize to share (actually, there's more than one!), lots of book reviews, shoutouts and fun bookish chat. Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-68 Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/22823144

The Magic of Childhood with Edwina Wyatt 03/15/2022

The Magic of Childhood with Edwina Wyatt In this episode, we delve into the magical (and emotional) moments of childhood. Meet author Edwina Wyatt, whose many books incorporate universal childhood experiences, as well as everyday magic. From her junior fiction books like Magnolia Moon to her wide array of picture books, hear more about her stories, writing processes, and the moments that have sparked her ideas. Then in Kids Capers, hear from a young reader and discover the magical moments they're living right now through the pages of books! We also shoutout to author Zanni Louise's Lismore Flood auction, and the huge assortment of items on offer to raise money for a super important cause (including some from team OMP!). As usual, we have some great book prizes on offer and lots of reading recommendations! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-67 Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/22433996

Episode 66: Building a Book with Nicola Santilli 02/15/2022

Episode 66: Building a Book with Nicola Santilli If you've ever wondered how a book is built - from its foundations to the final product, this is the episode for you! Meet Kids and YA Editor at Allen & Unwin, Nicola Santilli, and head behind the scenes of making books. From reading submissions to the sometimes complex editing process, there's so much to happen before a book hits the shelves! And in our Kids Capers segment, discover the ins and outs of self-publishing as a teen author! Tune in to this fascinating chat with Kanako Okiron for a firsthand account of book-building. And as always, we have another great giveaway, book reviews galore and fun bookish chat. Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-66 Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/22120403

Episode 65: Office Xmas Party 12/14/2021

Episode 65: Office Xmas Party Pop on your Christmas costumes and gather round the watercooler – it’s time for OMP’s office Xmas party! With special guest, our very own illustrator, Ramona Davey. /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/21462914

Episode 64: The Great British Book Off 11/16/2021

Episode 64: The Great British Book Off Pack your passports and journey with us to the UK! Meet three stars of the kidlit scene across the pond – Clare Weze, Harriet Muncaster and James Lancett! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/21159365

Episode 63: All the Feels 10/19/2021

Episode 63: All the Feels In this episode, we’re curling up with kids’ books full of feeling. Meet Maryam Master, who discusses tackling tricky topics, and in Kids Capers hear from Peter Carnavas! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/20850548

Episode 62: Tidda Time 09/21/2021

Episode 62: Tidda Time In this episode, make time to get to know some amazing Aboriginal creatives. Meet illustrator Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, and young Pen chats with author Kirli Saunders! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/20530469

Episode 61: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds 08/17/2021

Episode 61: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds It’s time to celebrate Book Week! Meet emerging kids’ book authors Rory H. Mather and Victoria Mackinlay, plus hear team OMP’s play published in the recent CBCA anthology. /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/20152391

Episode 60: We are Family 07/20/2021

Episode 60: We are Family In this episode, we’re celebrating family with a fabulous interview with Radhiah Chowdhury, publishing professional and author of The Katha Chest. And Josh Pyke and son Augie take over our Kids Capers segment! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/19850741

Episode 59: Think Different 06/15/2021

Episode 59: Think Different In this episode, we’re meeting some amazing minds! First up is the multi-talented Jess Thom, a sensitivity reader on Nat’s new book THE RIGHT WAY TO ROCK. Then in Kids Capers, meet PAWS author Kate Foster! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/19477718

Episode 58: We Can't Believe We Haven't Had You On The Show Yet! 05/18/2021

Episode 58: We Can't Believe We Haven't Had You On The Show Yet! In this episode, we get to know three kids' book creators we've long admired. In fact, we can't BELIEVE it's taken us so long to have them on One More Page! Meet Yvette Poshoglian, Liz Anelli and Felice Arena. /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/19129298

Episode 57: Your Parents Would Not Approve 04/20/2021

Episode 57: Your Parents Would Not Approve Your parents won’t approve of the hijinks in Huda and Me. But they will TOTALLY approve of our special guest, its author H. Hayek! Plus, hear the winning story in our kids’ writing comp! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/18661067

Episode 56: Writing Royalty 03/16/2021

Episode 56: Writing Royalty Meet three Australian writers deserving of ‘the’ crown – the wonderful Wendy Orr, Ursula Dubosarsky and Alison Lester! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/18338945

Episode 55: New Kids on the Block 02/16/2021

Episode 55: New Kids on the Block Meet the newest kids on the publishing block, James Layton and Mary Anastasiou of Larrikin House. And in Kids Capers, get your nerd on with Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/17907314

Episode 54: Naughty or Nice 12/08/2020

Episode 54: Naughty or Nice Somehow, team OMP are all on Santa's naughty list this year! Join us for an epic Christmas quest full of kids' book recommendations, and find out if we redeem ourselves! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/17087783

Episode 53: Stranger than Fiction 11/17/2020

Episode 53: Stranger than Fiction In this episode, we're talking all things wild, wacky and wondrous yet true! That's right, it's all about kids' non-fiction. Meet Terry Denton and hear about his latest fact-filled release, and in Kids Capers, meet illustrator of the moment, Sami Bayly. /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/16818176

The 130-storey Book Week Bonus 10/22/2020

The 130-storey Book Week Bonus Meet author extraordinaire behind the mega-successful Treehouse series, the 'Just' books and more, Andy Griffiths! Settle in for an in-depth chat about everything from Andy's rise to literary fame to his latest release. /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/16397195

Episode 52: Curious Creatures Wild Minds 10/20/2020

Episode 52: Curious Creatures Wild Minds Celebrate curious creatures and wild minds in our Book Week 2020 episode! Meet author/illustrator James Foley and hear more about his new releases, and in Kids Capers, meet Real Pretty Kind ambassador and book lover, Chickpea! /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/16391996

Episode 51: Picture Book Palooza 09/15/2020

Episode 51: Picture Book Palooza This episode it's party time - we're having our very own picture book palooza! Meet some of our most favourite picture book creators - Gus Gordon, Kate & Jol Temple and Lucinda Gifford - in this jam-packed bumper celebration of all things PB. /episode/index/show/onemorepagepodcast/id/15995513

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