Podcasts by One More Page

Episode 76: Kate, Liz and Nat's Totally Awesome Grand Finale and 2022 Christmas Spectacular from 2022-12-07T16:00

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 memor...

Episode 75: The InbeTWEENers from 2022-11-15T16:00

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...

Episode 74: Debutantes from 2022-10-18T16:00

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 he...

Episode 73: The Animal Bookdom from 2022-09-20T17:00:41

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 anima...

Episode 72: Tackling the TBR from 2022-08-23T17:00:16

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 gorge...

Book Week Bonus 3: Belinda Murrell from 2022-08-16T17:00:36

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 B...

Book Week Bonus 2: Wai Chim from 2022-08-09T17:00:46

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...

Book Week Bonus 1: Deborah Abela from 2022-08-02T17:00:38

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...

Episode 71: A Cast of Characters from 2022-07-19T17:00:45

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-fi...

Episode 70: Thrills and Spills from 2022-06-21T17:00:58

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. Di...

Episode 69: Arty Party from 2022-05-17T17:00:54

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 a...

Episode 68: Real-life Adventures from 2022-04-19T16:00

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...

The Magic of Childhood with Edwina Wyatt from 2022-03-15T15:00:06

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. F...

Episode 66: Building a Book with Nicola Santilli from 2022-02-15T15:00

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 ...

Episode 65: Office Xmas Party from 2021-12-14T15:00

Hooray, it's end of year party season! And this episode is the official One More Page office Christmas party. Not only are your hosts Kate, Liz and Nat celebrating, but the illustrator of our fu...

Episode 64: The Great British Book Off from 2021-11-16T15:00

In this episode, we're going all post-lockdown and taking a trip beyond Australia's borders (well, virtually anyway)! Join us in a celebration of British books, and meet three exciting stars of ...

Episode 63: All the Feels from 2021-10-19T15:00

In this episode, we are delving into kids' books that evoke all the feels. From touching friendship stories to books tackling deep and sometimes tricky topics, we speak to some amazing authors w...

Episode 62: Tidda Time from 2021-09-21T16:00

In this episode, it's time for some quality chat with several stars of the kidlit scene - Aboriginal, female creators with fascinating stories and spectacular books.

First up, meet illust...

Episode 61: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds from 2021-08-17T16:00

While Book Week may look a little different this year for many of our listeners, we are still celebrating virtually with a bumper Book Week themed episode!

First up, meet emerging picture...

Episode 60: We are Family from 2021-07-20T16:00

In this episode, we're celebrating families - a key theme in kids' books, and of course, our lives!

We meet Radhiah Chowdhury, and hear about her important work in the publishing industry...

Episode 59: Think Different from 2021-06-15T16:00

In this episode, we are celebrating a brand new kids' book release written by one of our own! Nat's new middle grade THE RIGHT WAY TO ROCK is out in the world! We wrap up her fab launch, then me...

Episode 58: We Can't Believe We Haven't Had You On The Show Yet! from 2021-05-18T16:00

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!

First up, Liz chats to author ...

Episode 57: Your Parents Would Not Approve from 2021-04-20T16:00

In this episode, your parents will NOT approve of the hijinks the characters get up to in our special guests new book, Huda and Me. However, they will definitely approve of its amazing author, H...

Episode 56: Writing Royalty from 2021-03-16T15:00

In this episode, we meet not one but THREE members of Australia's writing royalty. Think awards, accolades, movie adaptations, gazillions of book sales, and even appearing on a postage stamp! Listen

Episode 55: New Kids on the Block from 2021-02-16T15:00

Welcome back to a fresh new season of One More Page! In this episode, we're talking New Kids on the Block.

Meet a recent addition to the Australian kids' book publishing scene, team Larri...

Episode 54: Naughty or Nice from 2020-12-08T15:00

He's making a list, and checking it twice, gonna found out who's naughty or nice ...

OMG - you're not going to believe who's on Santa's naughty list this year!! Somehow, all three of team...

Episode 53: Stranger than Fiction from 2020-11-17T15:00

In this episode, we're diving into the weird, wondrous world of all things wild yet true. That's right, we're talking kids' non-fiction!

Meet Terry Denton (yes, THAT Terry of Treehouse se...

The 130-storey Book Week Bonus from 2020-10-22T15:00

This episode is a super special Book Week bonus - an in-depth chat with one of Australia's most successful kids' book authors!

Meet author extraordinaire behind the Treehouse series, the ...

Episode 52: Curious Creatures Wild Minds from 2020-10-20T15:00

This episode we're celebrating curious creatures and wild minds. That's right - it's Book Week 2020!

Meet our special guest James Foley, WA-based author/illustrator behind iconic picture ...

Episode 51: Picture Book Palooza from 2020-09-15T16:00

This episode it's party time - we're having our very own picture book palooza! Meet some of our most favourite picture book creators in this jam-packed bumper celebration of all things PB.

Episode 50: Own Voices from 2020-08-18T16:00

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 t...

Episode 49: The Magic of Libraries from 2020-07-14T16:00

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 J...

Episode 48: Serious Business from 2020-06-16T16:00

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...

Episode 47: Secret Agent from 2020-05-19T16:00

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 ...

Episode 46: Gross is Good from 2020-04-14T16:00

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 T...

Episode 45: Branching Out from 2020-03-17T15:00

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 wr...

Episode 44: Industry All-Rounder from 2020-02-18T15:00

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 ...

Episode 43: Christmas Q&A from 2019-12-17T15:00

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 ...

Episode 42: Graphic Novels from 2019-12-03T15:00

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 Z...

Episode 41: On Country from 2019-11-19T15:00

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 ...

Episode 40: Rising Stars from 2019-11-05T15:00

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on some amazing rising kids' book stars. Each author has had an amazing 2019, whether releasing their debut picture books or middle grade novels, or embarki...

Episode 39: Unlikely Friendships from 2019-10-22T15:00

In Episode 39, we are beyond excited to chat with ... drumroll ... Kate DiCamillo!! Yes, New York Times bestselling author, Newbery Medal-winning Kate DiCamillo - that one!!!

Make yoursel...

Episode 38: Meet Your Heroes from 2019-10-08T15:00

In this episode, we meet some of our (and quite possibly your) literary heroes!

First up, we meet longstanding, award-winning children's book author Libby Hathorn. Hear about her many boo...

Episode 37: Stop, Collaborate&Listen! from 2019-09-24T16:00

Meet some of Australia's top collaborating kids' book creators, as we chat about their careers, books and working as a team.

First up is Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys, the award-winning...

Episode 36: The End is Nigh(ish) from 2019-09-10T16:00

An asteroid’s approaching, there are zombies on the loose and our HQ, the Writing NSW building, is fast running out of biscuits (not to mention we’re surviving on instant coffee – help!).
...

Episode 35: CYA Conference 2019 from 2019-08-27T16:00

Welcome to our second CYA Conference special! This fantastic annual conference in Brisbane, held by Tina Clark and team, features inspiring workshops, talks and panels. The conference also offer...

Episode 34: Oh My Ghosh! from 2019-08-13T16:00

In this episode, hear from Ronojoy Ghosh, the illustrator talent behind picture book hits like I'm Australian Too by Mem Fox. Get a behind the scenes look at his latest work, illustrating OMP's ...

Bonus Episode: Karen Foxlee from 2019-07-28T16:00

In this bonus episode recorded at the CBCA Conference 2019, we meet accomplished author Karen Foxlee.

She delves into the behind the scenes story of Lenny's Book of Everything, her CBCA B...

Bonus Episode: Morris Gleitzman from 2019-07-14T16:00

In another bonus episode recorded live at the CBCA Conference 2019, we meet legendary kids' book author Morris Gleitzman for an in-depth chat about his 30-plus year writing career.

Hear h...

Bonus Episode: Bruce Pascoe from 2019-07-02T16:00

Join us for the second bonus episode in our series of interviews recorded at the recent CBCA Conference in Canberra.

This time, Kate meets award-winning Dark Emu author Bruce Pascoe, who ...

Bonus Episode: Allayne Webster from 2019-06-26T16:00

This is the first in a series of bonus episodes during our winter 'break' - an in-depth chat with author for kids and teens, Allayne Webster!

Kate and Nat recently attended the CBCA Confe...

Episode 33: Publishing Insider from 2019-06-04T16:00

In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of kids' book publishing. Our special guest is a publisher for young readers at Penguin Random House Australia, the mega accomplished Zoe Walton!...

Episode 32: Beyond the Book from 2019-05-21T16:00

Join us as we go backstage at the Sydney Writers' Festival 2019 with kids' book authors (and SO much more!), Sally Rippin and Adrian Beck!

We chat about the festival itself, where Sally h...

Episode 31: Fantasy Fun from 2019-05-07T16:00

This time, we're entering the magical, mysterious realm of fantasy fiction.

Hear from author Rebecca Lim, author of numerous fantasy novels for both children and teens, including The Empe...

Episode 30: Teacher Librarian Love from 2019-04-23T16:00

In this episode, we celebrate the superheroes of any school - Teacher Librarians!

Hear from three super passionate TL's about their roles, their initiatives, the importance of keeping sch...

Episode 29: Gateway Books from 2019-04-09T16:00

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on gateway books - those first read-alone novels that get kids hooked on books. We chat all things junior fiction, from our favourite reads, to what makes a...

Episode 28: Once Upon a Rhyme from 2019-03-26T15:00

In this episode, we're exploring the world of rhyming stories for kids. Our special guest is author/illustrator Chrissie Krebs, the talent behind picture books including This is a Circle and Pig...

Episode 27: Artist at Work from 2019-03-12T15:00

This time, we're putting down our paintbrushes for a brilliant chat with illustrator extraordinaire, Sarah Davis!

Hear more about her illustration career and abundance of kids' books, and...

Episode 26: Epic Adventures from 2019-02-26T15:00

In this episode, we're heading off an an epic adventure with none other than adventure series author extraordinaire, A.L. Tait!

Hear the inside word on her adventurous stories for kids, f...

Episode 25: Back to School from 2019-02-12T15:00

Pack your bags and pull your socks up because school is well and truly in!

In this episode, join us at the front of the class with teacher turned kids' book author Tim Harris. Hear more a...

Episode 24: Page to Screen from 2019-01-29T15:00

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 th...

Episode 23: Merry Bookmas! from 2018-12-11T15:00

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 celebrat...

Episode 22: Series Addiction from 2018-11-27T15:00

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 Mir...

Episode 21: Spreading The Love from 2018-11-13T15:00

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. profession...

Episode 20: Trick or Treat from 2018-10-30T15:00

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. Ye...

Episode 19: There's a Hippopotamus On Our Podcast Eating Cake! from 2018-10-16T15:00

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 en...

Episode 18: The Power of Story from 2018-10-02T16:00

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, S...

Episode 17: Listen Up! from 2018-09-18T16:00

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....

Episode 16: Indigenous Literacy Day from 2018-09-04T16:00

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 Sall...

Episode 15: Book Week Bash from 2018-08-21T16:00

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 provi...

Episode 14: Whiz Bang Books from 2018-08-07T16:00

Episode 14 coincides with National Science Week, so we're talking science-related kids’ books, with a whole lot of science jokes along the way. Whether or not they’re funny, you be the judge! Listen

Episode 13: Go Teamwork! from 2018-07-24T16:00

In Episode 13, we chat bookish teams. So much teamwork goes on to bring a book to life, and the balance between the text and illustrations in the production of a picture book is a fascinating co...

BONUS EPISODE - CYA Conference from 2018-07-17T16:00

Join us at the 2018 CYA Conference, a professional development and networking event held annually in Brisbane. In our first ever Bonus Episode, we bring you a behind the scenes look at this insp...

Episode 12: Book Shop TIll You Drop from 2018-07-10T16:00

In Episode 12, we're talking shop. Bookshops that is, our favourite places on earth! Besides libraries of course. And maybe the beach ... Anyway, we have a wonderful chat to bookshop owner and k...

Episode 11: Around The World in 80 Pages from 2018-06-26T16:00

In Episode 11, we explore settings in kids' books. Our interview with author, editor and ex-Walker Books publisher Sue Whiting delves into her research process while writing her middle grade nov...

Episode 10: Food Glorious Food from 2018-06-12T16:00

Why does the inclusion of food in kids' books hold such strong appeal? We set out to discover this in episode 10's exploration of food in stories for kids. From old favourite Charlie and the Cho...

Episode 9: Laugh Out Loud from 2018-05-29T16:00

Why is humour important in kids' books? What purpose do funny books have? And what types of humour have the most appeal to kids? In our Laugh Out Loud episode, we get our giggle on in an attempt...

Episode 8: Lost In Space from 2018-05-15T16:00

In this episode, get ready to BLAST OFF! into space with our special guest author, Shelly Unwin. Hear about her new space-themed picture book (er, Blast Off!), from the inspiration behind it, to...

Episode 7: Behind The Books from 2018-05-01T16:00

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the children's publishing industry with an in-depth chat with Anna McFarlane of Allen & Unwin. Hear how she decides what to publish, the process...

Episode 6: Literary Legends from 2018-04-17T16:00

In episode 6, meet legendary Australian children's author Deb Abela. We talk everything from her abundance of writing awards, including a KOALA Legend award in 2017 (as voted by kids!), her writ...

Episode 5: Ideas Are Everywhere from 2018-04-03T16:00

In episode 5, meet children's author Zanni Louise, and discover where her abundance of ideas comes from. From the inspiration behind her picture books Too Busy Sleeping and Archie a...