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Mostly Book Talk

De: Katy Donnelly and Alison Palmer
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A podcast for teachers, librarians, and parents who are passionate about supporting children's and teenagers' reading for pleasure. We dive into the vibrant world of children’s and YA literature, offering expert book recommendations, engaging author interviews, and practical advice on how to nurture a lifelong love of reading.

Whether you’re looking to expand your classroom or library collection, discover fresh titles for your students or children, or explore proven strategies for creating reading-rich environments, you will find it here. From picture books to young adult novels, we highlight new releases, hidden gems, and must-read favourites that are sure to grow your 'To Be Read' pile.

Tune in for thoughtful conversations and inspiring ideas that make reading irresistible for every young reader.

- Perfect for educators, school librarians, and book-loving families
- New episodes regularly featuring authors, reading experts, and literacy advocates
- Build reading cultures, spark book buzz, and celebrate the joy of stories

Subscribe now and join a community committed to making reading a pleasure.

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  • Episode 27 - Teresa Cremin  - what the research says about children's reading for pleasure

    Episode 27 - Teresa Cremin  - what the research says about children's reading for pleasure
    May 25 2025

    In this episode we talk with Teresa Cremin, the  co-director of the Open University's Literacy and Social Justice Center, about what the research says about children's reading for pleasure and about the work the OU is doing to support teachers develop reading for pleasure cultures in their schools.

    You can find out more about the OU Reading for Pleasure activities here.

    Some recent books by Teresa Cremin include:

    Reading Teachers: Nurturing Reading for Pleasure, ed. Teresa Cremin, Helen Hendry, Lucy Rodriguez Leon and Natalia Kucirkova

    Reading for Pleasure: International Perspectives, ed. Teresa Cremin and Sarah McGeown

    Teaching English Creatively, by Teresa Cremin

    Children Reading for Pleasure in the Digital Age: Mapping Reader Engagement by Natalia Kucirkova and Teresa Cremin







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    51 m
  • Episode 26 - Lisa Thompson talking about her new book The Boy in the Tree

    Episode 26 - Lisa Thompson talking about her new book The Boy in the Tree
    May 16 2025

    Listen to Lisa Thompson talk about her new book, The Boy in the Tree (illustrated by Katie Kear), and also her many other books including the forthcoming follow up to The Goldfish Boy - The Skeleton Puzzle (out in September.)

    Information about all Lisa's books and also extra resources can be found at www.lisathompsonauthor.com

    Links to the books we talked about

    The Goldfish Boy

    Owen and the Soldier

    The Treasure Hunters

    Sidney and Carrie Have a Party

    Worry Boots

    The Boy in the Tree

    The Magpie Riddle

    The Skeleton Puzzle

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    43 m
  • Episode 25 - An interview with Tom Percival, author of The Wrong Shoes

    Episode 25 - An interview with Tom Percival, author of The Wrong Shoes
    Apr 8 2025

    In this episode we talk with Tom Percival about his book The Wrong Shoes and also about some of his picture books.

    Tom has a website here, but probably the best way to stay up to date with what he is up to is on Instagram @tompercivalbooks or on X @TomPercivalSays

    His books can be found here:

    The Wrong Shoes (currently in hardback, paperback available 8 May 2025)

    Quiet (illustrated by Richard Jones)

    The Invisible

    Perfectly Norman

    The Bridges

    Squirrel and Duck - Mission Improbable


    Some of the other books mentioned:

    The Harder they Fall, Bali Rai

    It's a No-Money Day, Kate Milner

    The Great (Food) Bank Heist, Onjali Q Rauf


    If you are doing something interesting in a school or other setting to support young people's reading for pleasure and would like to come and talk on the podcast, get in touch at info@mostlybooktalk.com


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    45 m
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