Podcast Episodes

Deborah Abela: A Conversation about Diversity in Children’s Books #5

In episode 5, Deborah Abela talks to Cheryl Akle about the benefits of diversifying children's literature, and her work with young people in Sydney's…

6 years ago

Rachel Bin Salleh from Magabala Books: A Conversation about Diversity in Children’s Books #6

In episode 6, Rachel Bin Salleh from Magabala Books talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to becoming a publisher, the importance of giving diverse …

6 years ago

Tara June Winch revisited: on life, the land, and writing her Miles Franklin winning novel, The Yield

Tara June Winch has won the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award for The Yield. Here we revisit our podcast with Tara, where she talks to Cheryl Akle a…

6 years ago

Julia Gillard: on Women and Leadership

Former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard speaks to Cheryl Akle about the influence of gender on women’s access to positions of leadership, e…

6 years ago

Susan Allott: on Life in the UK and how Environment Shapes our Writing

Author of The Silence, Susan Allott talks to Cheryl about life in the UK, how our favourite authors impact us, and how our environment ultimately sha…

6 years ago

Hayley Katzen: on finding her place in the world

South African urban academic, Hayley Katzen talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to finding 'home' on a cattle property in Northern NSW, and her be…

6 years ago

Jacqueline Harvey: on why Reading is Important for Kids, and How to Make it fun for Them at Home

Best selling kids author, Jacqueline Harvey talks to Cheryl about why reading is important for kids, and how to make it fun for them at home.

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6 years, 1 month ago

Chris Flynn: on the climate, science and the future of cloning

Mammoth author, Chris Flynn talks to Cheryl Akle about nature during quarantine, the climate, and the future of cloning. 

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6 years, 1 month ago

Dugald Bruce Lockhart: on acting, writing and being the son of a spy

Dugald Bruce-Lockhart talks to Cheryl Akle about his journey to becoming an author, and the very interesting childhood he had as the son of a spy.

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6 years, 1 month ago

Lisa Ireland: on giving older people a voice in her new novel

Lisa Ireland talks to Cheryl Akle about her life, her journey to becoming an author, and creating older characters, without the stereotypes. 

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6 years, 1 month ago