Yarn Quest Awesome Black

Storytelling is the heart of Yarn Quest, so why don’t you have a go at writing your own?
In the Write Your Own Stories episode of Yarn Quest we hear a story from Sibyl and Aunty Brooke. They tell us their very own made-up story all about being a writer. Then Aunty Brooke will take you through writing your very own fiction (that’s made up) story! Then we hear from published writer and editor Jasmin McGaughey, she shares with us why writing stories is her favourite thing ever, and how you could become a writer when you grow up.
Thank you to Yarnie Sibyl for their help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!
Expert Guest: Jasmin McGaughey
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 
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There are so many stories that talk about peace and war. What do you think war is all about? And how do we find peace? This episode is all about finding peace in times of imaginary war.
In the Peace & War episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane. They tell us their imaginary yarns about war and how they have found ways for their characters to find peace. Adelaide even shares with us what she learnt about the saying “the pen is mightier than the sword!” Then we hear from podcaster, historian and activist Boe Spearim, he shares with us what he’s learnt making his grown ups podcast called Frontier War Stories, and why is super important to learn the truth about the continent we all live on.
Thank you to Yarnies Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane for their help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Boe Spearim
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 
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In the Love episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Monty, Violet and Bonnie. They tell us their yarns all about some of the people and things that they love the most. Then we hear from podcaster, storyteller and LGBTQ advocate Jane Yettica, she shares with us why love is so important to not just her, but the whole world.
Thank you to Yarnies; Monty, Violet and Bonnie for their help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!
Expert Guest: Jane Yettica
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 
An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 19: Love first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be famous? When you grow up do you want to be a movie star or a big time reporter? Well this episode is for you!
In this episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Pania, Bonnie and Jalani. They tell us their imaginary yarns all about what it would be like if they were famous. Then we have a real life famous TV presenter, podcaster and radio host Rae Johnston, she shares with us what it’s like doing her many jobs and how you can be just like her when you grow up.
Thank you to Yarnies Bonnie, Pania and Jalani for their help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!
Expert Guest: Rae Johnston
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin 
An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 18: If I Was Famous first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

In this extra special episode Yarnies Sibyl, Tane and Pania travel to the NSW Central Coast to the Australian Reptile Park to meet with Zoo Keeper Neville Williams Boney! Neville shows the Yarnies some amazing reptiles, native Australian plants and other animals. We also have imaginary yarns from Bonnie and Tilly about some very cute lizards. Of course we have Kira’s fact break with some deadly yarns and jokes all about reptiles.
A huge thank you to The Australian Reptile Park for supporting Yarn Quest to come and visit. Thank you to Yarnies Tilly, Bonnie and Kira for their help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!

Expert Guest: Neville Williams Boney
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin The post Episode 17: The Australian Reptile Park first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yummy yummy yummy! It’s time for a Yarn Quest all about what goes in your tummy! This episode is all stories about food. We get some great stories and we hear from a Food Geographer. What’s that? You’ll have to listen to find out.
A huge thank you to Yarnies Tane & Wynter for their stories and help with this episode.
Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode!
Expert Guest: Dr Miri Raven
Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot
Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin
Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie
Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries
Artwork by: Jade Goodwin
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