Bookmarked by Storyfest
Bookmarked by Storyfest
Bookmarked by Storyfest
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.
Episode 3 | Andrew Daddo & Stephen Michael King
Grant Peel in conversation with Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King and co-hosted alongside Somerset College students, sisters Camilla and Matilda Guthrie.  In this episode we talk about their collaboration on the Atticus van Tasticus book series, why pirates are so timeless and how sandcastles can help to spark creativity.
Jun 16, 2021
14 min
Episode 2 | Evelyn Araluen
Grant Peel in conversation with Evelyn Araluen and co-hosted alongside year 9 Somerset College student Summer Edgley. Evelyn is the co-editor of Overland literary journal. She is also a poet, an educator, and a researcher working with Indigenous literature. In this conversation, Evelyn reflects on the importance of literary journals, the literary landscape in Australia, and her debut poetry collection, Dropbear.
May 27, 2021
18 min
Episode 1 | Jess Hill & Susanne Gervay
This is a must-listen episode with two of Australia’s most prolific authors and activists - working in areas of anti-bullying and domestic violence prevention - the launch of this episode coincides with Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, together with last night’s airing of Jess Hills landmark three-part SBS series ‘See What You Made Me Do’ based on her book of the same name. Hosted by Storyfest Festival Director and CEO Andrea Lewis. *Trigger warning* This podcast episode discusses issues that may cause distress to some and includes topics of domestic abuse and family violence. It is advised that young people listen with an adult present.
May 6, 2021
23 min