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Parra Pods is a digital voice of City of Parramatta Libraries. It is a podcast about books and authors. We hope that, with the rapid development of the digital world, literature will still have it’s relevant place in people’s lives, regardless of the format in which it appears. To enjoy reading is to enjoy life experiences beyond our imagination. Our podcast, your voice.

10/02/2025

City of Parramatta Libraries Programs and Services

Join us in this exciting episode of Parra Pods as we delve into the vibrant world of City of Parramatta Libraries. Learn about our diverse range of free programs, from sewing and knitting groups to cutting-edge technology workshops like 3D printing and virtual reality. Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter and visiting our City of Parramatta Library website and book into your library event today. Don't miss the chance to explore our extensive collections, enjoy public iPad lending, and make use of our convenient library app. Tune in for all the details, and we look forward to welcoming you to one of our seven library locations soon!

7 min
17/12/2024

Dive into Summer Reading: Parramatta's 2024-2025 Program Unveiled

Welcome to the latest episode of Parra Pods, the City of Parramatta Libraries podcast dedicated to book lovers. Today, Erica is joined by Shelley, a seasoned children's book reviewer from the Children's Book Council of New South Wales, to delve into the City of Parramatta Libraries Summer Reading Holiday Program for 2024-2025. This year, the program invites young readers aged 0-16 to 'Escape into a World of Imagination' with a myriad of exciting stories and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Shelley highlights three must-read picture books available in the library's collection, offering insights into storytelling that fosters creativity and learning. From whimsical bunnies in "I Am Wrigley" (Ages 3+) to the thoughtful narratives of "The Turtle and the Flood" (Ages 3+) and "A Friend for Ruby," (Ages 4 - 8) these reads cater to varied age groups and interests. Listeners will also learn how to become library members and access these wonderful resources. Stay tuned for more Parra Pods episodes in the coming year, sharing new adventures in storytelling! Library Website https://parra.city/libraryhomepage Library Catalogue Home | Parramatta Library Mentioned books: I am wriggly by Michael Rosen and Robert Starling, published by Walker Books 2023 The turtle and the flood by Jackie French & Danny Snell, published Harper Collins 2023 A Friend for Ruby by Sofie Laguna

7 min
23/05/2022

In conversation with Alicia Jasinska Sydney Writers Festival 2022

A library technician by day and considered a master of dark, atmospheric fantasy in her writing, Alicia Jasinska is the author of the enchanting dark fairy tale, The Dark Tide. Join Alicia as she discusses her new novel The Midnight Girls – her standalone YA fantasy set in a snow-cloaked kingdom where witches are burned, and two enchantresses secretly compete for the heart of a prince, only to discover that they might be falling for each other. In partnership with Sydney Writer's Festival 2022.

49 min
23/06/2021

Classic Fiction for Young Readers

What makes a book a classic? The fact that it is beloved? That it has stood the test of time? That it is of a quality that makes it stand out? Like fairytales and folk tales before them, children’s classics are usually a mix of all of these things. Join Nisa and Antonia as they talk about some established and modern classics for children: Chronicles of Narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. (Originally published) Geoffrey Bles, 1950. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. (Originally published) Reynal & Hitchcock, 1943 Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret by Judy Blume. (Originally published) Bradbury Press, 1970 Hitler’s daughter by Jackie French. HarperCollins Publishers, 1999

39 min
16/05/2021

Even More YA Reads

Spanning the last years of primary and all the way up to early adulthood, young adult fiction has an appeal that knows few bounds. Back by popular demand, this is the third in our series of YA book chats. Join Nisa and Antonia as they discuss the following titles: Listen Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied. Penguin Books, 2021 Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina. Allen & Unwin, 2018 Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas. Walker Books, 2021 The Selection by Kiera Cass. Harper Collins, 2012

37 min
19/04/2021

Thrillers & Crime Fiction

Thrillers and crime fiction are genres of writing that fascinate the reader through the depiction of danger, of darkness, of suspense and anxiety that surrounds the criminal or crime-related events described in the story. Join Nisa and Bryony as they discuss some books that fall neatly and not-so-neatly within the overlapping boundaries of these genres: The Herd by Andrea Bartz, Ballantine Books, 2020 Keeper by Jessica More, Penguin, 2020 Your House Will Pay by Step Cha, Faber & Faber, 2019 The Animals of Lockwood Manor, Mantle, 2020

47 min
31/03/2021

Fantasy Fiction

Fantasy Fiction Sitting under the umbrella of ‘speculative’ fiction, Fantasy Fiction pulls the reader into a universe made up of complex relationships, of magical beings, of fascinating creatures and of supernatural elements that are often based on or influenced by existing myths and mythology. Join Nisa and Rachel as they discussed two novels and two novellas in the genre: The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart. Orbit, 2020 The Unspoken Name by A. K. Larkwood. Tor, 2020 The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo. Tor, 2020 Order of the Pure Moon Reflected by Water by Zen Cho. Tor, 2020

36 min
08/03/2021

More Young Adult Reads

YA books can be about love, loss, transitions, first experiences, school, future aspirations… anything experienced by young people. What makes YA literature unique is that the perspective is a teenage one. Back with more YA in 2021, join Nisa and Antonia for the first set of books they’d like to highlight: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Electric Monkey, 2019 Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. Hot Key Books, 2020 Welcome to the New World: Waking Up in Trump’s America by Jake Halpern and (illustrated by) Michael Sloan. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020. Craving some more YA chat? Checkout our other YA podcast here!

47 min

Parra Pods is a digital voice of City of Parramatta Libraries. It is a podcast about books and authors. We hope that, with the rapid development of the digital world, literature will still have it’s relevant place in people’s lives, regardless of the format in which it appears. To enjoy reading is to enjoy life experiences beyond our imagination. Our podcast, your voice.

Creator

parralibrary
Years Active

2018 - 2025
Episodes

78
Rating

Clean
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