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The Children's Book Author PodcastWhy Grit Matters More Than Talent with Adrian BeckSend us a textToday I interview Children's Book Author Adrian Beck and we talk in depth about school visits, yes again, and this time I must admit I felt like maybe I really could do school visits... and boy do I laugh through this entire interview. I was tempted to name this episode How to Be the Funnest Author, because Adrian is fun, fun, fun!!! And if you, like me, want to be a fun type kids author, this is the interview for you.But then we get serious and Adrian gives...2023-11-301h 12
Yarra Libraries PodcastBook Week: Adrian Beck on writing, drawing and footy playing robots"Kids! Listen up! Authors are real! You are listening to one right now! And anyone can do it!” – Adrian Beck
Adrian Beck writes funny, action-packed stories for kids. He is the author of the Derek Dool series, the Champion Charlies series and Alien Zoo 1 and 2. He’s the co-author of the Little Legends series with Nicole Hayes, plus the Kick it to Nick series with AFL hall-of-famer Shane Crawford.
In this special Book Week episode of the Yarra Libraries Podcast, Yarra Libraries Children’s and Youth Librarian Lizzie Gilmour talks to Adrian about what he was like as a kid, where ge...2020-10-1840 min
The KidLit ClubThe KidLIt Club Season 2 FinaleICYMI - The KidLit Club season finale was a Love Your Bookshop Day extravaganza! We were joined by our author friends Nat Amoore, Mick Elliott, Remy Lai, Adam Cece, James Foley, Lian Tanner and Oliver Phommovanh. Plus, Josh Pyke kicked off a special storytime featuring booksellers from across the country.2020-10-101h 08The KidLit ClubKidLIt Club S2, E5 - Renee Treml and Michelle NyeAuthors Sally Rippin and Adrian Beck are joined by bookseller extraordinaire, Leesa Lambert, to talk all things KidLit! In this episode the YABBA President, Michelle Nye, drops by, there's a TOP SECRET big announcement and author/illustrator Renee Treml is the very special guest.2020-09-2400 minThe KidLit ClubThe KidLIt Club S2, E4 - Heidi McKinnon, A.L. Tait and Lucinda Gifford.Sally Rippin, Adrian Beck and Leesa Lambert talk all things children's books! Heidi McKinnon drops by to discuss the 'Drawn Together' project, A.L. Tait has some excellent writing advice and this episode's special guest is author/illustrator extraordinaire, Lucinda Gifford.2020-09-1700 minThe KidLit ClubKidLit Club with George Ivanoff, Fiona Harris and Oliver PhommavanhSally Rippin, Adrian Beck and Leesa Lambert talk all things kidlit! George Ivanoff discusses writing non-fiction, Fiona Harris explains how her Super Moopers books are helping kids in lockdown and Oliver Phommavanh gives some excellent author advice.2020-09-0900 minThe KidLit ClubThe KidLIt Club S2, E2 - Jane Godwin, Emily Gale, Deborah Abela and Shelley WareSally Rippin, Adrian Beck and Leesa Lambert catch up with Shelley Ware to talk Indigenous Literacy Day, Deb Abela for some author advice, Emily Gale for a BIG announcement and the very special guest is Jane Godwin.2020-09-0200 minThe KidLit ClubKidLit Club S2, E1 - Lili Wilkinson, Megan Daley and Leesa LambertSally Rippin and Adrian Beck are joined by new team member, Leesa Lambert - Bookseller Extraordinaire! Plus, celebrity teacher/librarian, Megan Daley, drops by with some great reading suggestions for tough times. AND superstar author, Lili Wilkinson, explains the inspiration behind her new series 'How To Make A Pet Monster'.2020-08-2600 min
Middle Grade MavensEpisode 52: Industry insider chat: Leesa Lambert of The Little Bookroom / Marisa Pintado of Hardie Grant EgmontToday on Middle Grade Mavens we chat with Leesa Lambert of The Little Bookroom Carlton Victoria and Marisa Pintado of Hardie Grant Egmont, about the changing face of the children's book selling and publishing industry during Covid 19.
The Little Bookroom recommendation quiz link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiSQ2stZ5U-iNwsjB1t2veU9o-dqAVetdiMHKnM41o6XDJOw/viewform
Hardie Grant Egmont links:
https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/egmont
Ampersand Prize: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/egmont/ampersand-prize
2020-04-0946 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 20 - Louise Park, Michelle Nye from YABBAs and Tristan BancksEpisode 20 - Louise Park, Michelle Nye from YABBAs and Tristan Bancks by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-10-2900 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 19 - Deborah Abela, Gavin Aung Than and quacktastic newsEpisode 19 - Deborah Abela, Gavin Aung Than and quacktastic news by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-10-1500 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 18 - LIVE "Behind the Bookshop" with Leesa LambertEpisode 18 - LIVE "Behind the Bookshop" with Leesa Lambert by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-10-0100 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 17 - Elise Hurst, Jude Rossell and Australian Reading HourEpisode 17 - Elise Hurst, Jude Rossell and Australian Reading Hour by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-09-1700 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 16 - Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood and Sarah Mayor CoxEpisode 16 - Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood and Sarah Mayor Cox by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-09-0300 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 15 - Gabrielle Wang, Michael Wagner's advice and Nat Amoore talks Books In HomesEpisode 15 - Gabrielle Wang, Michael Wagner's advice and Nat Amoore talks Books In Homes by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-08-2000 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 14 - Tristan Bancks, StoryBox Library and Gabrielle Wang's writing tipsEpisode 14 - Tristan Bancks, StoryBox Library and Gabrielle Wang's writing tips by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-08-0600 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 13 - Jude Rossell, Adam Wallace and James HartEpisode 13 - Jude Rossell, Adam Wallace and James Hart by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-07-2400 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 12 - Nat Amoore, Serena Geddes and Amanda WilliamsEpisode 12 - Nat Amoore, Serena Geddes and Amanda Williams by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-07-0900 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 11 - Michael Wagner, Adam Cece and Room to Read in focus.Episode 11 - Michael Wagner, Adam Cece and Room to Read in focus. by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-06-2500 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 10 - Matt Cosgrove and Dr Susan La MarcaEpisode 10 - Matt Cosgrove and Dr Susan La Marca by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-06-1100 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 9 - Nova Weetman and Jacqueline HarveySally and Adrian catch up with children's author Nova Weetman, get some advice from Jacqueline Harvey and highlight two great #ownvoices initiatives.2019-05-2800 min
One More PageBeyond the Book with Adrian Beck and Sally RippinJoin 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 held an awesome session about the creation of her brand new book, the final story in the Polly and Buster trilogy, The Search for the Silver Witch. Adrian was kept busy in the storytelling area in the Big Backyard as well as hosting the hilarious Never-ending Quack Up! session along with Sally and beloved kids' book authors, R.A. Spratt, Deborah Abela and Oliver Phommavanh.2019-05-2145 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 8 - Megan McDonald, Matt Cosgrove and Booktopia!Episode 8 - Megan McDonald, Matt Cosgrove and Booktopia! by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-05-1400 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 7 - Adam Wallace, James Hart, 100 Story Building and Sally Rippin's greatest advice.Episode 7 - Adam Wallace, James Hart, 100 Story Building and Sally Rippin's greatest advice. by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-04-3000 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 6 - Adam Cece, Kate O'Donnell and Scott Edgar's InstaSally Rippin and Adrian Beck catch up with 2017 Text Prize winner, Adam Cece, and chat with author/publisher/bookseller, Kate O'Donnell.2019-04-1700 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 5 - Davina Bell and Oliver P's tasty insta postsEpisode 5 - Davina Bell and Oliver P's tasty insta posts by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-04-0200 minThe KidLit ClubEp 4 - Felice Arena and Hannah PotterSally Rippin and Adrian Beck talk sporty books, how to get kids reading and catch up with emerging graphic novelist, Hannah Potter, as well as bestselling author, Felice Arena.2019-03-1900 minThe KidLit ClubEp 3 - Jacqueline Harvey, Dymocks Children's Charities and Mick Elliott's InstaSally and Adrian discuss the Kensy & Max series with special guest, Jacqueline Harvey, plus they pay tribute to the incredible work of Dymocks Children's Charities and The Turners author, Mick Elliott features in 'Social Media Watch'.2019-03-0500 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 2 - Leesa Lambert and Mat LarkinEpisode 2 - Leesa Lambert and Mat Larkin by Sally Rippin & Adrian Beck2019-02-1900 minThe KidLit ClubEpisode 1 - Kim Kane and Kristin GillSally Rippin and Adrian Beck talk all things KidLit and catch up with publisher, Kristin Gill and author, Kim Kane.2019-02-0500 min