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Reading with a chance of tacosKidlit Community, Book Deals, and Frogs On today’s show, we chat to someone who went from winning a competition to being recognised as a CBCA Notable and from there went on to publish another book, and that book won a CBCA Notable. And, now she has a 4-book series. We find out how she’s achieved all this, how she goes about her writing, her love of frogs, and her process of being a children’s book author on the rise. Today’s special guest won Just Write for Kids Pitch It! Competition in 2020, and was the recipient of an ASA...2025-03-2136 min
Creative Science for KidsFantastic plants – seed science with Cassy PolimeniLet’s get growing with five fascinating fast facts about seeds, a deep dive into seed banks, an interview with Cassy Polimeni, a children’s author who writes stories featuring science, and a see-through seed growing activity for you to try yourself at home.
Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.
https://www.creativescience.com.au
Episode content:
00:00 Introduction and fast facts
03:09 Seed banks
03:47 Cassy Polimeni and ‘Th...2025-03-1310 min
The Teacher's Tool Kit For LiteracyPart 4: Blessing the Book with Sharon CallenIn Blessing the Book: Exploring Picture Books with Sharon Callen – Part 4, listeners are once again invited into the world of children’s literature as Sharon Callen shares her insightful exploration of picture books that captivate the imagination while addressing real-world themes. In this episode, Sharon highlights how carefully chosen picture books can be powerful tools for teachers, offering both joyful escapism and meaningful engagement with complex topics like grief, resilience, and environmental stewardship.Sharon dives into a series of picture books that exemplify the magic of storytelling for young readers. From the heartwarming journey in The G...2024-10-1335 min
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 623: Exploring the world of children's writing with Cassy PolimeniCassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children's market. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast02:02 Writing tips with Nat Newman09:46 Interview with Cassy Polimeni11:21 Writing and publishing children's books13:34 Crafting Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra20:25 Cassy’s writing process and routine27:28 Future plans and final thoughts28:53 Conclusion and course promotion Read the show notes Connect wi...2024-09-0529 min
Writers off the PageCreating picture books with Cassy Polimeni & Briony StewartThe Garden at the End of the World is a gorgeous new picture book written by Cassy Polimeni & illustrated by Briony Stewart. The pair join me to chat all about picture books and how it works when a book is written and illustrated by two different people.2023-05-0827 min
The Sunshine House2.9 Going to the End of the World with Cassy PolimeniCassy Polimeni is a freelance editor and children’s/YA author who has always loved words and faraway places. Her past jobs include travel writer, magazine editor, TV book reviewer and airport chauffeur. The Garden at the End of the World is her first picture book. In 2022 she was awarded an Australian Society of Authors/Copyright Australia Mentorship to develop a middle grade novel, also set in Norway.----A big thank you goes to Inês F. Oliveira for sponsoring this episode! Her book, Calvin and the Sugar Apples, is available for pre-order now!2023-05-0324 min
KidLit ClassicsCassy Polimeni talks Hating Alison Ashley, KidLit Classics Podcast S2 Episode 11About this episode’s KidLit Classic:Hating Alison Ashley, written and published by Robin Klein in the 1980s, is an endearing classic of Aussie #LoveOZMG and #LoveOzYA kidlit.In this episode children's author and editor Cassy Polimeni discusses reading this book as a child and reading it as an adult, its popularity and legacy, and the themes of class and adolescent insecurity that underpin the Erica vs Ashley drama. Cassy tells us about her new picture book, The Garden at the End of the World, and why so many Aussie authors write across categories an...2023-04-2742 min
Reading with a chance of tacosThe Garden at the end of the world Visit one of the world's most amazing real-life places in Cassy Polimeni's brand new picture book, The Garden at the end of the World. Cassy Polimeni is a freelance editor and children’s author who has always loved words and faraway places. In a past life, she’s been a travel writer, magazine editor and a TV book reviewer. She’s popped in today to talk all about her first picture book called The Garden at the end of the world, illustrated by the amazing Briony Stewart. So everybody, please give it up for Cassie Polimeni. Plu...2023-04-0420 min