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Bookmarked by Storyfest is a literary podcast for curious kids and adults. Co-hosted each week by our resident host Grant Peel and a revolving door of kid booklovers. Not only will you learn more about the origins of your favourite books and their authors, but you will learn how storytelling can positively impact and inspire change in the world.

24/01/2022

Episode 13 | Ursula Dubosarsky

Grant Peel in conversation with Ursula Dubosarsky, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College student Isabel van der Walt. In this episode, we discuss Ursula's appointment as the Australian Children's Laureate for 2020–2021, how the pandemic changed the way the Laureate delivered its programs and where does the mysteriousness of writing come from.

16 min
22/12/2021

Episode 12 | Bruce Whatley

In conversation with Bruce Whatley and co-hosted alongside somerset college student, Camilla Guthrie. In this episode, we talk about the differences in illustration styles depending on the age of the reader, why changing up which hand you draw with can help to spark creativity and the odd places book ideas come from.

12 min
08/12/2021

Episode 11 | Isobelle Carmody

Year 9 Somerset College students Summer Edgley and Hayeon Byun in conversation with Isobelle Carmody. In this episode, these incredible students tackle some big and difficult topics. The discussion touches on how climate change can affect our mental health and the burden this can take on the younger generations, how activism and vulnerability go hand in hand and how being a writer is an extension of one’s own inner and outer worlds. Don't worry it's not all heavy and gloomy, there's also a whole lot of hope bombs too! *Trigger warning* This podcast episode discusses issues that may cause distress to some listeners and includes topics of family loss and mental health struggles. It is advised that young people listen with an adult present.

27 min
16/11/2021

Episode 10 | Short & Curly

In conversation with Carl Smith, Kyla Slaven and Matt Beard of the hit ABC podcast Short & Curly! In this episode, we talk ethics and consider how to frame life's biggest and trickiest questions in ways that are fun and imaginative for kids, the nuts and bolts of what it takes to create a podcast about ethics and why audio, like podcasts, is such a great medium for every type of thinker and learner.

21 min
18/10/2021

Episode 9 | Tim Cope

Grant Peel in conversation with Tim Cope, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College student Izzy Chang. In this episode, we discuss Tim's life of adventure, writing and film, his many years of travel throughout Russia, Mongolia, and Central Asia together with the various modes of transport Tim used for travel - bicycle, rowboat, skis, horse and camel to name a few. Tim also talks us through his love of getting to know people in their home environments by travelling in traditional and local ways.

12 min
29/09/2021

Episode 8 | Caroline Graham

Grant Peel in conversation with Journalist Caroline Graham, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College students Eden Dourat and Olivia Thaning. In this episode, we discuss the process of creating journalistic podcasts, Caroline's recently released book Larrimah which she co-authored with journalist Kylie Stevenson - based on their Walkley Award-winning podcast Lost in Larrimah.

11 min
07/09/2021

Episode 7 | Recorded Live at SWELL Fringe - Art Therapy Panel Discussion

For this episode, we’ve teamed up with SWELL Fringe Festival to deliver a special episode recorded LIVE at local institution Dust Temple. Join us as guest host Belinda Raposo dissects Art Therapy with panellists – Anna Ward (Arts Therapist); Shelly Kelly (2021 SWELL artist and researcher); and John Anthony Forno (2021 SWELL artist). *Trigger warning* This podcast episode discusses issues that may cause distress to some listeners and includes topics of mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction and childhood trauma. It is advised that young people listen with an adult present.

1h 36m
17/08/2021

Episode 6 | Zoe & Georgia Norton Lodge

Grant Peel in conversation with creative sister duo Zoe & Georgia Norton Lodge, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College student Isabel van der Walt. We discuss the art of sisterly collaboration, how to gain your scribble confidence when learning how to draw and what the differences are between writing books compared to writing for television.

24 min

Bookmarked by Storyfest is a literary podcast for curious kids and adults. Co-hosted each week by our resident host Grant Peel and a revolving door of kid booklovers. Not only will you learn more about the origins of your favourite books and their authors, but you will learn how storytelling can positively impact and inspire change in the world.

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Bookmarked by Storyfest
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
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